![]() ![]() This summary contains dozens of direct quotations and paraphrases from the copy-righted teleplays of the Program, and also contains detailed descriptions of plot, character, and setting. ![]() The defendants' Book contains a detailed summary of these eight episodes. distributes "Welcome to Twin Peaks," which bears that defendant's SIGNET imprint.Īt issue in this case are the two hour premiere and seven subsequent hour-long episodes broadcast weekly in the spring of 1990. It also owns the mark "Twin Peaks."ĭefendants Publications International, Ltd., ("PIL") and Scott Knickelbine have written and published an unauthorized book entitled "Welcome to Twin Peaks" (the "Book"), which purports to be "A Complete Guide to the Who's Who and What's What" of the Program. TPP (formerly named Lynch/Frost Productions, Inc.) is the producer of the television series "Twin Peaks", (the "Program") and owns all rights, title and interest in and to the Program. ![]() ![]() ("TPP") moves for judgment granting plaintiff the injunctive and monetary relief (in a sum to be determined by the Court) requested in the complaint, on its claims for copyright infringement under § 501 of the Copyright Act of 1976, trademark infringement, unfair competition under both § 43(a) of the Lanham Act and New York common law, and violation of § 368-d of the New York General Business Law (injury to business reputation), together with costs, and attorneys' fees. ![]()
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