Shyamalan Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against Apple, Judge Confirms
A judge has ruled in favor of writer Francesca Gregorini in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Apple Inc. and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. Gregorini claims that her 2013 movie, “The Truth About Emanuel,” was copied in the Apple TV+ show “Servant.”
Judge Sunshine S. Sykes confirmed the validity of Gregorini’s copyright registration, eliminating this question from the upcoming trial set to begin next week in the US District Court for the Central District of California.
Apple, Shyamalan, and writer Tony Basgallop had argued that Gregorini’s registration was invalid, but the judge’s ruling clears the way for the lawsuit to proceed as planned.
This legal development sheds light on the complexities of intellectual property rights in the entertainment industry, highlighting the importance of protecting original creative works from unauthorized use. Stay tuned for further updates on this case as it unfolds.
