Michael Jackson Estate Scores a Major Win in Court

[MaryK]

Roger Friedman  :icon_rolleyes:
But anyway:

http://www.showbiz411.com/2012/08/10/michael-jackson-estate-scores-a-major-win-in-court

Michael Jackson Estate Scores a Major Win in Court
08/10/12 3:08pm Roger Friedman

The Michael Jackson estate has won a major victory in court. The executors have triumphed over Howard Mann, the Canadian business man who published a book of photos with Katherine Jackson without the estate's permission. Mann also purchased a boatload of souvenirs and Jackson family memorabilia from a warehouse owner in New Jersey. Among the items were tapes of music by Michael Jackson. Mann claimed ownership of the copyrights of those tapes even released a song from the collection. Now, with a summary judgment, the court has ruled against Mann. He'll have to shut down his Jackson websites, especially the one selling the book of photos. Mann took a bath on that book, too. He has cartons and cartons of them somewhere. More to come...

also read this, when I first reported what was going on:

http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/11/07/tmz-jackson-secret-vault-back-off-their-new-song

Here's a statement from Howard Weitzman:

A Federal Court Judge ruled today that Howard Mann cannot exploit intellectual property created by the late Michael Jackson, including trademarks, copyrights, name, likeness and image.

These assets are owned by the late singer's Estate for the benefit of his children and mother. The Court found that Mann and his entities improperly claimed to own the assets, and intended in bad faith to profit from them using his various websites. Zia Modabber, one of the lawyers who represents the Estate in this matter states "The Court's ruling makes clear that Howard Mann had no right to use Michael Jackson's intellectual property for his own benefit." The Court ruled that Mann and his entities in fact do not own any of Michael Jackson's intellectual property and should be permanently enjoined from unlawfully using Michael Jackson's intellectual property in the future.

Howard Weitzman, a lawyer for the Estate indicated that "The Court's ruling means that a trial set for September 4, 2012 will involve how much in damages the Michael Jackson Estate is entitled to collect from Mann and his various entities." The Executors of the Michael Jackson Estate are extremely pleased with the Court's ruling which prevents Mann from continuing to unlawfully profit from Michael Jackson and his intellectual property.

[YoungMack]

Damn that sucks!!!! Why will no one look into the damn will????????

[hesouttamylife]

So since he was partnered with Katherine Jackson and she also profited from sales of the book, will she also have to pay the Estate?  :Pulling_hair: 

[YoungMack]

What can we do to help this??????? Can someone leak it to. Media sources so people will dig further!!!!! Just an idea as I am trying to find a good way to bring more light upon the will and have people look more into it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Could also be MJ trying to expose those in our judicial system who are crooked etc...........

[hesouttamylife]

Here's a copy of the partial judgement

http://www.scribd.com/doc/102574251/Mann-Mj-Estate-Partial-Summary-Judgement

[Thémis]

Damn that sucks!!!! Why will no one look into the damn will????????

If Michael is still alive, he knows this will, I ask myself why he didn't ask to someone to intervene? ???

[wishingstar]

I have a really basic, almost stupid question.....
But wouldn't all this stop if Michael would just bam.....
if he shows up, the will is no longer needed.  He
has the power to change his own will, if in fact
he doesn't want any particular people involved with
it....or am I nuts here?
So that's why I guess I am just going along for the
ride.......the hoax is a deep woven, complex thread
of inconsistencies, double-speek, double-takes and
old-fashioned WTFoosball moments.  Why would the
issues with the will be any different?  Michael is in
control....aren't you Michael?

LOVE

[MaryK]

Well I know what you are trying to say Wishingstar.

I think we are only trying to figure out possible "procedures" that will lead the way to BAM.

Like: how is the "stage" going to be prepared, what will be the prelude.

In this particular case I think maybe the whole thing was aimed at Howard Mann to right a wrong  :icon_e_wink:

[bec]

Possibly.

But he released Confusion aka Opis None and that's super hoaxy.

MJALIVE coupon code on Ms. Katherine's book.

There's more going on. Best just keep watchin'.

[marumjj]

Yeah! MJ is in control  :th_bravo:

[MaryK]

Possibly.

But he released Confusion aka Opis None and that's super hoaxy.

MJALIVE coupon code on Ms. Katherine's book.

There's more going on. Best just keep watchin'.

I know what you mean.

But: who knows what has been said and done behind closed doors and maybe planted into Mr. Mann´s brain.
Maybe he was just totally clueless and executed hoaxy tasks without his knowledge.
Wouldn´t that be the sweetest tidbit of revenge and wily in a very pleasant and crafty way?

[bec]

That would be confusing indeed, Mary.

MJ is a clever one. Hard to get a handle on.

[MaryK]

That would be confusing indeed, Mary.

MJ is a clever one. Hard to get a handle on.

I love the thought.

Abuse the abuser, so to speak.

Like: "screwed me?-screw you!"  :icon_lol:

btw: sorry for the language  ;)...but I think you get my point  :icon_e_wink:

[2good2btrue]

I thought it wasn't the WILL being contested in this hearing, just the claim of unlawfully using MJ's name, property, pictures etc without valid consent from the estate...

I'm thinking.....Just how good these executors are...infact, they are just too good and it seems like they are getting alot more help than what we are led to beLIEve .  That leaves alot of questions to be answered...As someone else has mentioned, this must go further up the ladder....

Which would suggest the Court judges again....Remember, they can be bought..!!

But on the other hand, if Mann was corrupting the estate, and using Katherine, then I am happy.

[YoungMack]

Exacptly 2good!!!!  To expose the crooked judicial system and all aspects!!