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anatomy_of_the_case [2017/01/06 00:07] – [Full History of the Case] Carlos Pedrazaanatomy_of_the_case [2017/01/27 11:08] – [Full History of the Case] updates throughout Carlos Pedraza
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 This **anatomy of the case** ([[:lawsuit|Paramount Pictures, et al. v. Axanar Productions, et al.]]), breaks down the parts of the lawsuit into an easy-to-navigate timeline. This **anatomy of the case** ([[:lawsuit|Paramount Pictures, et al. v. Axanar Productions, et al.]]), breaks down the parts of the lawsuit into an easy-to-navigate timeline.
  
-===== Upcoming Lawsuit Dates =====+/* ===== Upcoming Lawsuit Dates =====
  
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-{{:case-timeline.png?direct|Timeline}}+{{:case-timeline.png?direct|Timeline}} */
  
 ===== Full History of the Case ===== ===== Full History of the Case =====
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 <wrap lo>Click on any subheading to reveal details about each element of the suit.</wrap> <wrap lo>Click on any subheading to reveal details about each element of the suit.</wrap>
  
---> Legal Complaint — December 29, 2015#^+--> Legal Complaint — December 29, 2015#
 [{{ :cbs_logo.gif?nolink&100|**PLAINTIFFS** CBS Studios and Paramount Pictures}}] [{{ :cbs_logo.gif?nolink&100|**PLAINTIFFS** CBS Studios and Paramount Pictures}}]
   * The [[lawsuit|legal complaint]] by [[:Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] and [[:CBS]] is filed in U.S. Central District Court of California by the studios' attorneys [[:Loeb & Loeb]].   * The [[lawsuit|legal complaint]] by [[:Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] and [[:CBS]] is filed in U.S. Central District Court of California by the studios' attorneys [[:Loeb & Loeb]].
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---> Amended Legal Complaint — March 11, 2016#^+
 [{{ :loeb-logo.jpg?nolink&100|Law firm **Loeb & Loeb**}}] [{{ :loeb-logo.jpg?nolink&100|Law firm **Loeb & Loeb**}}]
 On March 11, CBS and Paramount files a more detailed, [[summary_of_the_lawsuit|amended legal complaint]] in response to the defense's [[Motion to Dismiss]] on February 22, 2016. On March 11, CBS and Paramount files a more detailed, [[summary_of_the_lawsuit|amended legal complaint]] in response to the defense's [[Motion to Dismiss]] on February 22, 2016.
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 In the amended complaint, the plaintiffs submit a [[summary_of_the_lawsuit#side-by-side comparisons|28-page list]] of specific copyrighted Star Trek elements infringed upon by //Prelude to Axanar//, the //Axanar// script and the already produced footage shot for the full //Axanar// feature. In the amended complaint, the plaintiffs submit a [[summary_of_the_lawsuit#side-by-side comparisons|28-page list]] of specific copyrighted Star Trek elements infringed upon by //Prelude to Axanar//, the //Axanar// script and the already produced footage shot for the full //Axanar// feature.
  
---> Defendants' Answer#^+--> Defendants' Answer#
 Defendants' answer was filed May 23, 2016. Defendants' answer was filed May 23, 2016.
  
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---> Defendants' Responses#^+
 [{{ :alec_peters.jpg?nolink&100|Axanar's **Alec Peters**}}] [{{ :alec_peters.jpg?nolink&100|Axanar's **Alec Peters**}}]
 [[lawsuit#Defendants]] Alec Peters and Axanar Productions Inc., via attorneys [[:Winston & Strawn]], file their initial response to the legal complaint. [[lawsuit#Defendants]] Alec Peters and Axanar Productions Inc., via attorneys [[:Winston & Strawn]], file their initial response to the legal complaint.
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---> Pre-Trial Activities#^+<-- 
 +--> Pre-Trial Activities#
 This phase of the case includes motions, pleadings, conferences or court hearings leading up to the trial. Settlements often happen during this period. This phase of the case includes motions, pleadings, conferences or court hearings leading up to the trial. Settlements often happen during this period.
  
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---> Lawyers Reply to Opposition to Excluding Evidence — January 21, 2017# 
-By this date, attorneys must reply to opposing counsel's objections to excluding evidence. The judge can then rule any time before trial is scheduled to begin January 31. 
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---> Trial Begins — January 31, 2017# +--> Settlement Announced — January 20, 2017# 
-The trial begins at 9 a.m. PST with jury selection. It is expected to last between 10 and 15 days.+Just 11 days before the trial was due to begin, Axanar reached an accord with CBS/Paramount. The [[axanar_settles|settlement]] allows Alec Peters to produce a two-part, 30-minute short version of //Axanar//, but prohibits him from seeking further public funding. Peters also admitted he ran afoul of the studio's copyrights in Star Trek.
  
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