· 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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