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Apr. 8, 2017

9th Circuit mulls "Walk of Shame" similarities

Attorneys for the plaintiff claim the trial court judge took an overly narrow approach.

By Steven Crighton
Daily Journal Staff Writer

A superior court judge's overly narrow interpretation of the "substantial similarity" standard led to the improper dismissal of an infringement lawsuit brought by Shame On You Productions Inc., the company's attorney argued before a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel Thursday.

The lawsuit filed against actress Elizabeth Banks, whose movie "Walk of Shame" allegedly...

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