Second Circuit Affirms Stris & Maher’s Complete Copyright Defense Victory for Barnes & Noble

This morning, the Second Circuit released its decision in Smith v. Barnes & Noble, No. 15-3508, affirming the summary judgment decision that the firm previously obtained in the Southern District of New York before the Honorable Andrew L. Carter Jr., an Obama appointee, in Barnes & Noble’s favor. In a unanimous decision, we prevailed. Opinion

In this case, the firm successfully defended Barnes & Noble against copyright infringement and unfair competition claims brought by an e-book author. After we secured summary judgment in Barnes & Noble’s favor on all claims, the author appealed to the Second Circuit. Partner Elizabeth Brannen argued the appeal on May 20, 2016. Oral Argument | Our Brief

For more information, please contact the firm’s chair of intellectual property litigation, Ms. Brannen at elizabeth.brannen@strismaher.com or (213) 995-6809.

Read our case study:
Barnes & Noble—Victory in New York

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