Advanz Behavioral Management Resources, Inc. v. Miraflor

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION 1

WISTRICH, United States Magistrate Judge.

The question presented by this case is whether forms designed for recording information about medical patients are copyrightable subject matter. The answer to that question turns on the scope of the so-called “blank forms rule.” Correct application of that rule as it presently exists within the Ninth Circuit to the facts of this case leads to the conclusion that the forms are not copyrightable subject matter.

Facts

Plaintiff Advanz Behavioral Management Resources, Inc. (“Advanz”) is a corporation in the business of home health…