United States Ninth Circuit
The Ray Charles Foundation v. Robinson, 13-55421
In an action by the heirs of musician Ray Charles to terminate copyright grants that Charles conferred while he was alive, the district court's dismissal for lack of jurisdiction is reversed where plaintiff, as the sole beneficiary of Charles's estate, had Article III standing to challenge the validity and effectiveness of notices of termination of copyright grants conferred by Charles to the predecessor of Warner/Chappell Music, and the suit was ripe.
Appellate Information
- Decided 07/31/2015
- Published 07/31/2015
Judges
- Christen
Court
- United States Ninth Circuit