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December
03 2015

DONIGER / BURROUGHS SECURES NAME RIGHTS FOR TOM BINNS

Venice, CA – Doniger / Burroughs has successfully transitioned veteran jewelry designer Tom Binns out of a disputed partnership. Mr. Binns has a sparkling reputation for jewelry design, having been featured in dozens of international publications and shows over the past 30 years, including Italian Vogue, the New Yorker, French Vogue, the London Observer, Women’s Wear Daily, Japanese Vogue, Italian Elle, the Financial Times, Image Magazine, Donna Italia, The New York Times, and Stern.

When a company he started in 2007 went south and the minority owner of the company claimed trademark rights in “Tom Binns,” Stephen Doniger and Frank Gregory Casella of Doniger / Burroughs designed an elegant solution for Mr. Binns to retain all rights in his name and work. Unchained from that company, Mr. Binns can now return to creating great art.

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May
18 2015

Doniger / Burroughs Obtains Fee Award of Over $357,000.00 Against Urban Outfitters [Copyright Law] [Fashion Law]

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Venice, CA – Earlier this year, Doniger / Burroughs tried to a jury a copyright infringement case against retail chain Urban Outfitters. The claims at issue were that Urban Outfitters had copied one of the plaintiff’s fashion designs at an overseas mill, and then sold garments with the knock-off design to its customers under its “FREE PEOPLE” label. Urban Outfitters denied all charges, claiming a variety of defenses that were all found to be bogus. A unanimous jury returned a finding of willful infringement against Urban Outfitters, and Doniger / Burroughs thereafter filed a motion to recover the attorneys’ fees incurred in prosecuting the infringement claim.

Urban Outfitters argued that no fees should be awarded, but this position was also rejected. Late last week the Court awarded over $357,000.00 in attorneys’ fees, and another $9,000.00 in costs, under the Copyright Act.

Scott A. Burroughs and Trevor W. Barrett of Doniger / Burroughs represented the plaintiff.

Miles D. Scully and Tara L. Martin of Gordon & Reese represented the defendants. 

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March
05 2015

Doniger / Burroughs Resolves Dispute over Sci-Fi and Horror Films

Venice, CA – Doniger / Burroughs, representing the owner of certain cult horror and science fiction films from the 1950s, has resolved a dispute regarding these titles. The dispute arose when unlicensed copies of the films Invasion of the Saucer-Men and The Amazing Colossal Man began appearing in both English- and Italian-language versions for sale through a film distributor. These copies were unlicensed and unauthorized, and Doniger / Burroughs filed a copyright infringement action to address this unlawful distribution. This week the matter settled amicably.

The owner of the films was represented by Scott A. Burroughs and Trevor W. Barrett.

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  • About the Firm

    Doniger / Burroughs is California’s premier fashion, art, entertainment, and technology law boutique. The firm has resolved more than 1,000 disputes over the almost 20 years it has been in existence, and has represented all manner of individuals and businesses in the creative industries. Its lawyers have extensive state and federal court experience, and hail from well-regarded law schools. The firm has been on the forefront of cutting-edge copyright law, appearing often before judges, juries, and the Courts of Appeal. It has tried more copyright infringement cases than virtually any other firm over the last 5-10 years, and has obtained for its clients numerous six- and seven-figure verdicts and settlements.

    The firm is committed to representing artists and content creators, and enforcing intellectual property rights. It has litigated successfully against many of the nation’s largest retailers, film and television studios, web sites, and news organizations. Its partners speak and write often on art and copyright law issues, and devote significant time and resources to ensuring a level playing field for those responsible for the creation of art and content.