Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Trial to determine value of some Michael Jackson copyrights that businessman improperly used
Original Publication Date: September 3, 2012 10:01PM
Publication Updated: January 9, 2025 4:58AM
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A jury will consider whether the business partner of Michael Jackson’s mother should be forced to pay the singer’s estate millions of dollar for infringing on its copyrights.
The amount is the sole issue at stake in a trial set to begin on Tuesday against Howard Mann, who has collaborated with Katherine Jackson on several projects.
A judge has already ruled that Mann violated Jackson estate copyrights and ordered his website shut down. Attorneys for the businessman argue the estate doesn’t actually own the proper rights and the ruling should be tossed out.
So far, the court has refused and the trial is expected to feature limited testimony. An expert for the estate has the value of licenses for the infringed works are worth between $5 and $12 million.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
