Desire v. Manna
Sep 28, 2017OUTCOME: Willful infringement of 3 parties and a verdict of $480,000
Copyright Infringement of artwork used as a textile pattern. Total gross profits on the infringing sales of the 5 defendants was approximately $40,000.
Stephen Michael Doniger's Legal Cases (8)
Venice, CA
Copyright infringement Lawyer at Venice, CA
Practice Areas: Copyright Infringement, Business ... +3 more
TMB III Movie, LLC v. Dean Jones, et al., Case No. 2:13-cv-04949
Jan 26, 2017OUTCOME: Willful infringement verdict of $470,000; Secured full rights in film for client; liability for infringement established at arbitration against distributors; damages phase pending.
Client produced sequel to the 2003 Toolbox Murders film (Tobe Hooper directed) featuring a cameo by Oscar winner Bruce Dern. Dean Jones was hired to direct but after a dispute arose took the footage an ... d made a new film called "Coffin Baby" which he distributed through PFG Entertainment. Jones then filed suit for infringement against TBM III Movie, LLC and others (clients) who counter-sued for infringement.
Gastroceuticals LLC v. Diamond Water, LLC
Sep 08, 2014OUTCOME: After defeating a preliminaty injunction motion, the case was amicably settled.
Clients Diamond Water LLC and its reality television star owner, Asa Soltan Rahmati (Shahs of Sunset) were sued for trademark infringement by a company claiming that "Diamond Water" violated their righ ... ts in a registered trademark "Dymund" used on various beverages.
Avid v. Exist, et al., Case 2:10-cv-09383-JGB-AJW
Dec 20, 2013OUTCOME: Jury Verdict - willful infringement and $1,754,272 in damages. Case then settled before Plaintiff's motion for attorneys' fees.
Client claimed infringement of 28 proprietary textile designs by Exist and its customer Ross. Ross settled out of the case prior to verdict, and Plaintiff filed separate litigation against Exist's othe ... r customers (which was also resolved with the ultimate settlement of this case).
LA Printex v. Aeropostale, Case No. 2:09-cv-02449
Apr 24, 2013OUTCOME: Finding of willful infringement in bifurcated trial, followed by a low seven-figure settlement.
Client claimed infringement of its proprietary textile design by Aeropostale and its vendor, Ms Bubbles, Inc. Summary judgment in favor of Defendants was granted and then reversed on appeal to the Nint ... h Circuit. The case was then sent back for trial, which proceeded before Judge Alex Kozinski.
Star Fabrics, Inc. v. Target Corp., et al., Case 2:10-cv-07987-DDP -AGR
Jun 19, 2012OUTCOME: Settlement of $1,100,000 on the day of trial.
Client accused neighboring competitor, its customer, and Target stores of selling unauthorized copies of its proprietary textile design. Summary adjudication of liability was established in client's fa ... vor prior to trial.
EKB Textiles, Inc. v. Target Corporation, CV-10-4443
Jul 27, 2011OUTCOME: A finding of infringement and a verdict of $389,638.00. The case settled prior to hearing on Plaintiff's motion for attorneys' fees.
Client claimed infringement of a proprietary textile design.
United Fabrics International, Inc. v. Lane Bryant, Inc.; et al., 2010 WL 2734439 (Case NO. 08CV06865).
Jan 15, 2010OUTCOME: The jury found for Doniger / Burroughs client United Fabrics, including a finding of willful infringement, and awarded it $447,670.60. Verdict upheld on appeal.
Plaintiff brought suit for copyright infringement for the unauthorized use of original artwork on garments sold by the defendants.
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