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· 10/12/1979

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. v. Showcase Atlanta Cooperative Productions, Inc.

Citations

  • 479 F. Supp. 351
  • 203 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) 822
  • 5 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 2092
  • 1979 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9191

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Judges: Evans

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