Broadcast Music, Inc. v. Evie's Tavern Ellenton, Inc.

RESTANI, Judge:

This appeal follows the district court’s grant of summary judgment in the Appellees’ favor. Appellants argue that summary judgment , was granted improperly because there are genuine issues of material fact as to the copyright ownership of the musical compositions at issue and as to whether they were innocent infringers. Appellants also contest the district court’s award of attorneys’ fees and its imposition of a permanent injunction. After careful review, and with the benefit of oral argument, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

Appellee Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”) is a “performing rights…