Plaintiff Flyland Designs, Inc., has brought suit in the Northern District of Georgia for violations of exclusive rights under the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. §§ 106 and 1202, in relation to Defendant Jake’s Fireworks, Inc.’s packaging.  Flyland Designs, Inc., is the exclusive licensee of freelance graphic artist Brian Allen, who creates artworks for various businesses.  Plaintiff accuses Defendant of importing, distributing, selling, displaying, and creating derivative works of Mr. Allen’s copyrighted designs on fireworks packaging and on other merchandise, including tee-shirts.  The Complaint brings counts for copyright infringement and removal of copyright management information, and seeks injunction, statutory damages or profits, fees, costs, and interest.

The case has been assigned to Judge Steve CarMichael Jones.