Coston & Gai v. Dr Pepper/Seven Up Co., Product Movers, et al.

Outcome: Dismissed on summary judgment.

Description: Seven Up distributed a promotional poster before Christmas, having an Advent Calendar forming a picture of Santa Claus' beard. Plaintiffs claimed that the poster infringed the copyright for their Santa Advent Calendar. The case was dismissed on summary judgment, and plaintiff's appeal was dismissed as untimely.