"Jersey Boys" Is Suing and Being Sued

Written By Tamera H. Bennett

The  hit musical "Jersey Boys" has been the subject of a copyright infringement/co-owner lawsuit, as previously discussed here and here. 

Changing hats from being the defendant in a copyright infringement suit to "singing the tune" of the plaintiff,  Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, and the playwrights of the musical  "Jersey Boys" filed suit against "The Boys in Concert" tour, alleging similarity of songs, stage elements, and logos.

According to news reports, the plaintiffs are seeking an injunction against further performances of The Boys, $150,000 US for each of 10 songs from Jersey Boys used in the show, and additional unspecified damages.

Tamera H. Bennett

Tamera H. Bennett is a wife, mom, lawyer, mediator, blogger, podcaster, and legal writer. For two decades she’s helped clients protect what they create by practicing trademark, copyright and entertainment law in Texas and Tennessee.

Tamera has co-hosted more than 85 episodes of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast since 2009. And, she’s been honored to write for BILLBOARD magazine and the TEXAS LAWYER.

In the summer of 2015, Tamera backpacked 100 miles over 10 days with her son's Boy Scout Troop. Tamera walked her first half-marathon in 2012 and walked the Cowtown Half Marathon in February 2016 and February 2017 with a PR each time. You can visit Tamera’s blog at createprotect.com and follow her on Twitter @tamerabennett.

http://www.tbennettlaw.com
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