Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. v. The James Marshall Hendrix Foundation

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OUTCOME: The Foundation prevailed on summary judgment and on appeal in the Ninth Circuit.

James defended The James Marshall Hendrix Foundation against Experience Hendrix’s claims for violations of the Lanham Act and the Washington Personality Rights Act arising out of the Foundation’s promo ... tion of the “The James Marshall Hendrix Awards Ceremony” utilizing rock legend Jimi Hendrix’s likeness, image, photograph, and signature. The Foundation prevailed on summary judgment and on appeal in the Ninth Circuit. Experience’s petition to the United States Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari was denied. The Foundation recovered attorney’s fees.