Marc Haefner and Rukhsanah Lighari Obtain Dismissal of Virtual Studios' Claims

 

Roseland, N.J./February 4, 2011 --- Connell Foley partner Marc D. Haefner and Rukhsanah Lighari were successful in obtaining a partial dismissal of a claim brought by Virtual Studios against Nourison Industries -- a major retailer of rugs.  Virtual Studios claimed that certain electronically-generated backgrounds to it created for the display and advertising of Nourison's rugs were improperly used by Nourison after the time for such usage had expired.  The dismissal of portions of Virtual Studios' claims for copyright infringement, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment, narrowed the case and ultimately helped force the matter to a quick resolution.  The opinion explains the complex interaction between the causes of action improperly asserted by Virtual Studios.

 

Marc Haefner is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation and Intellectual Property practice groups. 

 

Rukhsanah Lighari is a member of the firm's Business Litigation and Intellectual Property practice groups. 

 

For more information, please contact 973-535-0500 or email Marc Haefner at  mhaefner@connellfoley.com and or Rukhsanah Lighari at rlighari@connellfoley.com.