No. 24-711
Joe Morford v. Maurizio Cattelan
Tags: access-proof artwork-copying circuit-split copyright-law striking-similarity substantial-likeness
Key Terms:
Copyright
Copyright
Latest Conference:
2025-04-04
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Can portions of artwork establish striking similarity and prove copying without direct evidence of access?
Question Presented (OCR Extract)
Striking similarity establishes a likeness so strong it can prove copying without the need to show access. Access, when required, is proven by a reasonable opportunity to encounter the material. The questions presented are: 1. Can portions of artwork establish striking similarity? 2. Must artwork be popular, prosperous or promoted to be reasonably accessible online? i
Docket Entries
2025-04-07
Petition DENIED.
2025-03-19
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/4/2025.
2025-03-18
Reply of petitioner Joe Morford filed. (Distributed)
2025-03-05
Brief of Maurizio Cattelan in opposition submitted.
2025-03-05
Brief of respondent Maurizio Cattelan in opposition filed.
2025-01-30
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 5, 2025.
2025-01-15
Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 3, 2025 to March 5, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
2024-12-31
Attorneys
Joe Morford
Joe Morford — Petitioner
Maurizio Cattelan
Adam M. Cohen — Kane Kessler, P.C., Respondent
Adam Moss Cohen — Kane Kessler, P.C., Respondent
Dana Michelle Susman — Kane Kessler, P.C., Respondent