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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 =====
  
-This chart notes significant upcoming dates in the Axanar [[copyright_infringement|copyright]] [[lawsuit]]. The [[#full history of the case]] appears below the chart. <wrap lo>//Click image to view full size. Chart also available in high-resolution// {{ :case_timeline.pdf |PDF (~400K)}}.</wrap>+<WRAP box> 
 +This chart notes significant upcoming dates in the Axanar [[copyright_infringement|copyright]] [[lawsuit]]. The [[#full history of the case]] appears below the chart. <wrap lo>//Click image to view full size. Also available in high-resolution// {{ :case_timeline.pdf |PDF (~400K)}}.</wrap> 
 +</WRAP>
  
-{{:case-timeline.png?direct|}}+{{: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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 --> Objections to Admitting Evidence — December 16, 2016# --> Objections to Admitting Evidence — December 16, 2016#
 Motions are due by this date asking the court to exclude or limit certain evidence at trial. Each side will have until January 5, 2017, to oppose one another's motions, and then until January 21, 2017, to reply to the opposition. The judge will rule prior to trial on January 31. Motions are due by this date asking the court to exclude or limit certain evidence at trial. Each side will have until January 5, 2017, to oppose one another's motions, and then until January 21, 2017, to reply to the opposition. The judge will rule prior to trial on January 31.
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 +--> Memorandum of Fact and Law — December 19, 2016#
 +Both sides [[statement_fact_law|filed summaries]] of what they contend are the facts and law supporting their cases, as well as a joint list of [[witness_list|witnesses]] to be called and [[exhibit list|evidence]] to be admitted at trial.
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 +--> Judge Denies Fair Use Defense — January 4, 2017#
 +While Judge R. Gary Klausner denies both sides' motions for summary judgment, his ruling eliminates fair use as Axanar's defense for copyright infringement. Klausner also determines Axanar was indeed a commercial venture posing potential harm to CBS and Paramount's market for Star Trek, and that the defendants used copyrighted Star Trek elements in their film works. The case moves forward for a jury to determine whether the "total concept and feel" of Star Trek and Axanar are substantially similar, and to what extent the defendants will have to pay damages in the case.
  
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---> Attorneys Oppose Efforts to Dismiss Evidence — January 5, 2017#+--> Attorneys Oppose Efforts to Dismiss Evidence — January 6, 2017#
 By this date, lawyers for both sides must file their opposition to opposing counsel's motion to exclude evidence. By this date, lawyers for both sides must file their opposition to opposing counsel's motion to exclude evidence.
  
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 --> Pre-Trial Conference — January 9, 2017# --> Pre-Trial Conference — January 9, 2017#
-Judges at this final meeting between the parties often use this conference to encourage settling cases. At the conference, the judge and the lawyers can review the evidence and clarify the issues in dispute. They may also try to agree on undisputed facts or points of law in order to shorten the trial's duration.+Judges at these final meetings between the parties often use such conferences to encourage settling cases. At the conference, the judge and the lawyers can review the evidence and clarify the issues in dispute. They may also try to agree on undisputed facts or points of law in order to shorten the trial's duration.
  
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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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