Johannsongs-Publishing, Ltd. v. Peermusic Ltd.
Petition for certiorari denied on April 25, 2022
Issue: Whether, in a copyright infringement case, when deciding whether two musical works are substantially similar, the courts should apply the ordinary-observer test as is the rule in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, or whether the courts should apply the two-part extrinsic/intrinsic test as is the rule in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 02/28/2022 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 1, 2022) |
| 03/28/2022 | Waiver of right of respondent Peermusic Ltd., et al. to respond filed. |
| 04/06/2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/22/2022. |
| 04/25/2022 | Petition DENIED. |