noting defendant may be entitled to judgment "if the similarity between the works concerns only noncopyrightable elements"
Summary of this case from Home Design Services, Inc. v. StewartNo. 94-6503.
December 12, 1994.
noting defendant may be entitled to judgment "if the similarity between the works concerns only noncopyrightable elements"
Summary of this case from Home Design Services, Inc. v. StewartFull title:BEAL v. PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORP. ET AL
Court:U.S.
Date published: Dec 12, 1994
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