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[REDACTED] JOINT EVIDENTIARY APPENDIX IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND CROSS-MOTION AND MOTION AND CROSS-MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT re APPLICATION for Leave to File Under Seal 158 VOLUME 1 OF 8 filed by Plaintiffs Good Morning to You Productions Corp, Majar Productions LLC, Rupa Marya, Robert Siegel. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix VOLUME 1 OF 8 (EXS. 1 TO 5), # 2 Appendix VOLUME 1 OF 8 (EXS. 6-7), # 3 Appendix VOLUME 1 OF 8 (EXS. 8-10)(Manifold, Betsy)
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1 GLENN D. POMERANTZ (State Bar No. 112503)
glenn.pomerantz@mto.com
2 KELLY M. KLAUS (State Bar No. 161091)
kelly.klaus@mto.com
3 ADAM I. KAPLAN (State Bar No. 268182)
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4 MUNGER, TOLLES & OLSON LLP
355 South Grand Avenue
5 Thirty-Fifth Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071-1560
6 Telephone: (213) 683-9100
Facsimile: (213) 687-3702
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8 Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. and
Summy-Birchard, Inc.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
WESTERN DIVISION
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13 GOOD MORNING TO YOU
PRODUCTIONS CORP.; ROBERT
14 SIEGEL; RUPA MARYA; and
MAJAR PRODUCTIONS, LLC; On
15 Behalf of Themselves and All Others
Similarly Situated,
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Plaintiffs,
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WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC, INC.,
19 and SUMMY-BIRCHARD, INC.,
20
Lead Case No. CV 13-04460-GHK
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DEFENDANTS’ ANSWER TO
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CLAIM ONE OF PLAINTIFFS’ FAC
Case 2:13-cv-04460-GHK-MRW Document 99 Filed 05/06/14 Page 2 of 31 Page ID #:864
In accordance with this Court’s Order of April 29, 2014 (Dkt. 96),
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2 Defendants Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. and Summy-Birchard, Inc. (collectively,
3 “Warner/Chappell”), through undersigned counsel, hereby answer Claim One of
4 Plaintiffs’ Fourth Amended Consolidated Complaint (“FAC”) as follows.1
1.
5
The allegations in Paragraph 1 are conclusions of law to which no
6 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
7 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 1 of the FAC.
2.
8
Warner/Chappell admits that the principal place of business of both
9 Defendants is in this District and that both Defendants regularly conduct business in
10 this District. The remaining allegations in Paragraph 2 are conclusions of law to
11 which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
12 Warner/Chappell denies such allegations.
3.
13
Answering Paragraph 3, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
14 agreement referenced in Paragraph 3 is the best evidence of the contents of that
15 agreement. Except as specifically averred herein, Warner/Chappell denies the
16 allegations in Paragraph 3.
4.
17
Paragraph 4 characterizes Plaintiffs’ claims in the FAC and no
18 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
19 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 4.
5.
20
Answering Paragraph 5, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
21 Copyright Office circular referenced in Paragraph 5 is the best evidence of the
22 contents of that document. Except as specifically averred herein, Warner/Chappell
23 denies the allegations in Paragraph 5.
6.
24
Warner/Chappell admits that on or about June 18, 2013, the “About
25 Us” page of Warner/Chappell’s website stated that “Warner/Chappell Music is
26 WMG’s award-winning global music publishing company. The Warner/Chappell
27
1
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DEFENDANTS’ ANSWER TO
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Case 2:13-cv-04460-GHK-MRW Document 99 Filed 05/06/14 Page 3 of 31 Page ID #:865
1 Music catalog includes standards such as ‘Happy Birthday to You’, ‘Rhapsody in
2 Blue’, ‘Winter Wonderland’, the songs of Cole Porter and George and Ira Gershwin,
3 as well as the music of Eric Clapton, Green Day, Katy Perry, Led Zeppelin, Lil
4 Wayne, Madonna, Nickelback, Paramore, Red Hot Chili Peppers, T. I.[,]
5 Timbaland, and others.” The remaining allegations in Paragraph 6 state conclusions
6 of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is
7 required, Warner/Chappell denies such allegations.
8
7.
The allegations in Paragraph 7 are conclusions of law to which no
9 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
10 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 7.
11
8.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
12 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in the first sentence of Paragraph 8 and
13 on that basis denies such allegations. Warner/Chappell admits that Robert Brauneis
14 published an article regarding the copyright in +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX, and avers
15 that the article, while irrelevant and inadmissible in support of Plaintiffs’ claims, is
16 the best evidence of its contents. The remaining allegations in Paragraph 8 are legal
17 conclusions to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a
18 response is required, Warner/Chappell denies such allegations.
19
9.
Paragraph 9 characterizes Plaintiffs’ claims in the FAC and no
20 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
21 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 9.
22
10.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
23 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in the first sentence of Paragraph 10
24 and on that basis denies such allegations. Warner/Chappell admits that on or about
25 March 26, 2013, Plaintiff GMTY paid Warner/Chappell $1,500 for a
26 synchronization license to use +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX, and that on or about April 24,
27 2013, Plaintiff GMTY mailed Warner/Chappell an executed synchronization license
28 agreement for the use +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX, which was “dated” September 26,Ex. 2
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1 2012 “as of” April 1, 2013. Except as specifically admitted herein,
2 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 10.
3
11.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
4 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in the first sentence of Paragraph 11
5 and on that basis denies such allegations. Warner/Chappell admits that on or about
6 July 20, 2009, BIG FAN, entered into a synchronization license with
7 Warner/Chappell for the use of +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX and that BIG FAN paid
8 Warner/Chappell $3,000 pursuant to that license. Warner/Chappell is without
9 knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations
10 in the third sentence of Paragraph 11 and on that basis denies such allegations.
11 Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in
12 Paragraph 11.
13
12.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
14 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in the first, second and third sentences
15 of Paragraph 12 and on that basis denies such allegations. Warner/Chappell admits
16 that on or about June 17, 2013, Plaintiff Rupa paid Warner/Chappell $455 for a
17 compulsory license to use +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX. Except as specifically admitted
18 herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 12.
19
13.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
20 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 13 and on that basis
21 denies the allegations in Paragraph 13.
22
14.
Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in Paragraph 14.
23
15.
Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in Paragraph 15, except that
24 Warner/Chappell denies that Defendant Summy-Birchard, Inc. was acquired by
25 Defendant Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. in or around 1998.
26
16.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that some time
27 prior to 1893, Mildred J. Hill and her sister Patty Smith Hill authored a written
Ex.
28 manuscript containing sheet music for numerous songs composed and written by 2
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CLAIM ONE OF PLAINTIFFS’ FAC
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1 these sisters. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
2 form a belief as to the truth of the remaining allegations in Paragraph 16 and on that
3 basis denies such allegations. Except as specifically admitted herein,
4 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 16.
5
17.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in
6 Paragraph 17.
7
18.
Answering Paragraph 18, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
8 agreement referenced in Paragraph 18 is the best evidence of the contents of this
9 agreement. Except as specifically averred herein, Warner/Chappell denies the
10 allegations in Paragraph 18.
11
19.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in
12 Paragraph 19.
13
20.
Warner/Chappell admits that on or about October 13, 1893, Clayton F.
14 Summy filed a copyright application (Reg. No. 45997) with the Copyright Office for
15 6RQJ 6WRULHV IRU WKH .LQGHUJDUWHQ. Except as specifically admitted herein,
16 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 20.
17
21.
Answering Paragraph 21, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
18 Copyright Application referenced in Paragraph 20 above is the best evidence of the
19 contents of this document. Except as specifically averred herein, Warner/Chappell
20 denies the allegations in Paragraph 21.
21
22.
Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in Paragraph 22.
22
23.
The allegations in Paragraph 23 are conclusions of law to which no
23 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
24 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 23.
25
24.
Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in Paragraph 24.
26
25.
Warner/Chappell admits the lyrics to +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX are as
27 alleged and that the lyrics frequently are performed in conjunction with the melody
Ex. 2
28
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CLAIM ONE OF PLAINTIFFS’ FAC
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1 to *RRG 0RUQLQJ WR $OO. Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell
2 denies the allegations in Paragraph 25.
3
26.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in
4 Paragraph 26.
5
27.
Warner/Chappell admits that in or about 1895, Clayton F. Summy
6 incorporated the Clayton F. Summy Company under the laws of the State of Illinois.
7 On information and belief, Warner/Chappell further admits that in or about 1895,
8 Clayton F. Summy assigned all his right, title, and interest in 6RQJ 6WRULHV IRU WKH
9 .LQGHUJDUWHQ to Clayton F. Summy Company. Warner/Chappell is without
10 knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining
11 allegations in Paragraph 27 and on that basis denies such allegations. Except as
12 specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph
13 27.
14
28.
Warner/Chappell admits that in or about 1896, Clayton F. Summy Co.
15 published a new, revised, illustrated, and enlarged version of 6RQJ 6WRULHV IRU WKH
16 .LQGHUJDUWHQ, which contained illustrations by Margaret Byers. Warner/Chappell is
17 without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
18 remaining allegations in Paragraph 28 and on that basis denies such allegations.
19 Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in
20 Paragraph 28.
21
29.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that on or about
22 June 8, 1896, Clayton F. Summy filed a copyright application (Reg. No. 34260)
23 with the Copyright Office for the 1896 publication of 6RQJ 6WRULHV IRU WKH
24 .LQGHUJDUWHQ. Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the
25 allegations in Paragraph 29.
26
30.
Answering Paragraph 30, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
27 Copyright Application referenced in Paragraph 30 is the best evidence of the
Ex. 2
28
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CLAIM ONE OF PLAINTIFFS’ FAC
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1 contents of this document. Except as specifically averred herein, Warner/Chappell
2 denies the allegations in Paragraph 30.
3
31.
Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in Paragraph 31.
4
32.
The allegations in Paragraph 32 are conclusions of law to which no
5 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
6 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 32.
7
33.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in
8 Paragraph 33.
9
34.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that in or about
10 1899, Clayton F. Summy Company published 6RQJ 6WRULHV IRU WKH 6XQGD\ 6FKRRO,
11 which included the song *RRG 0RUQLQJ WR $OO and did not include the song +DSS\
12 %LUWKGD\ WR <RX or the lyrics to +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX. Warner/Chappell is without
13 knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining
14 allegations in Paragraph 34 and on that basis denies such allegations.
15
35.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that on or about
16 March 20, 1899, Clayton F. Summy Company filed a copyright application (Reg.
17 No. 20441) with the Copyright Office for 6RQJ 6WRULHV IRU WKH 6XQGD\ 6FKRRO.
18 Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in
19 Paragraph 35.
20
36.
Answering Paragraph 36, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
21 Copyright Application referenced in Paragraph 36 is the best evidence of the
22 contents of this document. Except as specifically averred herein, Warner/Chappell
23 denies the allegations in Paragraph 36.
24
37.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
25 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 37 and on that basis
26 denies the allegations in Paragraph 37.
27
38.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in
Ex. 2
28 Paragraph 38.
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DEFENDANTS’ ANSWER TO
CLAIM ONE OF PLAINTIFFS’ FAC
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1
39.
The allegations in Paragraph 39 are conclusions of law to which no
2 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
3 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 39.
4
40.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in
5 Paragraph 40.
6
41.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
7 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 41 and on that basis
8 denies the allegations in Paragraph 41.
9
42.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
10 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 42 and on that basis
11 denies the allegations in Paragraph 42.
12
43.
Warner/Chappell admits that in or about February, 1907, Clayton F.
13 Summy Company released *RRG 0RUQLQJ WR $OO as an individual musical
14 composition. Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the
15 allegations in Paragraph 43.
16
44.
Warner/Chappell admits that on or about February 7, 1907, Clayton F.
17 Summy Company filed a copyright application (Reg. No. 142468) with the
18 Copyright Office for *RRG 0RUQLQJ WR $OO. Except as specifically admitted herein,
19 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 44.
20
45.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in
21 Paragraph 45.
22
46.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
23 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 46 and on that basis
24 denies the allegations in Paragraph 46.
25
47.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
26 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 47 and on that basis
27 denies the allegations in Paragraph 47.
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28
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1
48.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
2 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 48 and on that basis
3 denies the allegations in Paragraph 48.
4
49.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
5 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 49 and on that basis
6 denies the allegations in Paragraph 49.
7
50.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
8 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 50 and on that basis
9 denies the allegations in Paragraph 50.
10
51.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
11 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 51 and on that basis
12 denies the allegations in Paragraph 51.
13
52.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
14 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in the first sentence of Paragraph 52
15 and on that basis denies such allegations. The allegations in the second sentence of
16 Paragraph 52 are conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required.
17 To the extent that a response is required, Warner/Chappell denies such allegations.
18
53.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
19 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 53 and on that basis
20 denies the allegations in Paragraph 53.
21
54.
The allegations in Paragraph 54 are conclusions of law to which no
22 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
23 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 54.
24
55.
The allegations in Paragraph 55 are conclusions of law to which no
25 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
26 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 55.
27
Ex. 2
28
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DEFENDANTS’ ANSWER TO
CLAIM ONE OF PLAINTIFFS’ FAC
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1
56.
The allegations in Paragraph 56 are conclusions of law to which no
2 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
3 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 56.
4
57.
The allegations in Paragraph 57 are conclusions of law to which no
5 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
6 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 57.
7
58.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
8 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 58 and on that basis
9 denies the allegations in Paragraph 58.
10
59.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
11 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 59 and on that basis
12 denies the allegations in Paragraph 59.
13
60.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
14 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 60 and on that basis
15 denies the allegations in Paragraph 60.
16
61.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
17 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 61 and on that basis
18 denies the allegations in Paragraph 61.
19
62.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
20 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 62 and on that basis
21 denies the allegations in Paragraph 62.
22
63.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
23 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 63 and on that basis
24 denies the allegations in Paragraph 63.
25
64.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
26 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 64 and on that basis
27 denies the allegations in Paragraph 64.
Ex. 2
28
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1
65.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
2 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 65 and on that basis
3 denies the allegations in Paragraph 65.
4
66.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
5 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 66 and on that basis
6 denies the allegations in Paragraph 66.
7
67.
Upon information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that Clayton F.
8 Summy sold Clayton F. Summy Company to John F. Sengstack in or around 1930.
9 Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in
10 Paragraph 67.
11
68.
Upon information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that in or about
12 1931, John F. Sengstack incorporated Clayton F. Summy Company under the laws
13 of the State of Delaware. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information
14 sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining allegations in Paragraph
15 68 and on that basis denies such allegations. Except as specifically admitted herein,
16 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 68.
17
69.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
18 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 69 and on that basis
19 denies the allegations in Paragraph 69.
20
70.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
21 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 70 and on that basis
22 denies the allegations in Paragraph 70.
23
71.
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
24 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 71 and on that basis
25 denies the allegations in Paragraph 71.
26
72.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that “[o]n August
27 14, 1934, Jessica Hill, a sister of Mildred Hill and Patty Hill, commenced an action
Ex.
28 against Sam Harris in the Southern District of New York, captioned Hill v. Harris, 2
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1 Eq. No. 78-350.” Answering the remaining allegations in Paragraph 72,
2 Warner/Chappell avers that the complaint/s referenced in Paragraph 72 is/are the
3 best evidence of the claims asserted in the lawsuit referenced in Paragraph 72.
4 Except as specifically admitted or averred herein, Warner/Chappell denies the
5 allegations in Paragraph 72.
6
73.
On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that “[o]n January
7 21, 1935, Jessica Hill commenced an action against the Federal Broadcasting Corp.
8 in the Southern District of New York, captioned Hill v. Federal Broadcasting Corp.,
9 Eq. No. 79-312.” Answering the remaining allegations in Paragraph 73,
10 Warner/Chappell avers that the complaint/s referenced in Paragraph 73 is/are the
11 best evidence of the claims asserted in the lawsuit referenced in Paragraph 73.
12 Except as specifically admitted or averred herein, Warner/Chappell denies the
13 allegations in Paragraph 73.
14
74.
Answering Paragraph 74, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
15 agreement referenced in Paragraph 74 is the best evidence of the contents of this
16 agreement. Except as specifically averred herein, Warner/Chappell denies the
17 allegations in Paragraph 74.
18
75.
Warner/Chappell admits that on or about December 27, 1934, Clayton
19 F. Summy Co. submitted an Application for Copyright, which application is the best
20 evidence of its contents. Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell
21 denies the allegations in Paragraph 75.
22
76.
Answering Paragraph 76, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
23 Application for Copyright referenced in Paragraph 75 above is the best evidence of
24 the contents of this document. Except as specifically averred herein,
25 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 76.
26
77.
Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in the first sentence of
27 Paragraph 77. Answering the second sentence of Paragraph 77, Warner/Chappell
Ex. 2
28 avers that the written Application for Copyright referenced in Paragraph 75 above is
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1 the best evidence of the contents of this document, and that the allegation regarding
2 the scope of the copyright claimed by this Application is a conclusion of law to
3 which no response is required. To the extent that a response is required to this
4 allegation regarding the scope of the copyright claimed, Warner/Chappell denies
5 this allegation. Except as specifically admitted or averred herein, Warner/Chappell
6 denies the allegations in Paragraph 77.
7
78.
The allegations in Paragraph 78 are conclusions of law to which no
8 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
9 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 78.
10
79.
Warner/Chappell admits that on or about February 15, 1935, Clayton F.
11 Summy Co. submitted an Application for Copyright, which application is the best
12 evidence of its contents. Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell
13 denies the allegations in Paragraph 79.
14
80.
Answering Paragraph 80, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
15 Application for Copyright referenced in Paragraph 79 above is the best evidence of
16 the contents of this document. Except as specifically averred herein,
17 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 80.
18
81.
Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in the first sentence of
19 Paragraph 81. Answering the second sentence of Paragraph 81, Warner/Chappell
20 avers that the written Application for Copyright referenced in Paragraph 79 above is
21 the best evidence of the contents of this document, and that the allegation regarding
22 the scope of the copyright claimed by this Application is a conclusion of law to
23 which no response is required. To the extent that a response is required to this
24 allegation regarding the scope of the copyright claimed, Warner/Chappell denies
25 this allegation. Except as specifically admitted or averred herein, Warner/Chappell
26 denies the allegations in Paragraph 81.
27
Ex. 2
28
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CLAIM ONE OF PLAINTIFFS’ FAC
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1
82.
The allegations in Paragraph 82 are conclusions of law to which no
2 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
3 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 82.
4
83.
Warner/Chappell admits that on or about April 3, 1935, Clayton F.
5 Summy Co. submitted an Application for Copyright, which application is the best
6 evidence of its contents. Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell
7 denies the allegations in Paragraph 83.
8
84.
Answering Paragraph 84, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
9 Application for Copyright referenced in Paragraph 83 above is the best evidence of
10 the contents of this document. Except as specifically averred herein,
11 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 84.
12
85.
Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in the first sentence of
13 Paragraph 85. Answering the second sentence of Paragraph 85, Warner/Chappell
14 avers that the written Application for Copyright referenced Paragraph 83 above is
15 the best evidence of the contents of this document, and that the allegation regarding
16 the scope of the copyright claimed by this Application is a conclusion of law to
17 which no response is required. To the extent that a response is required to this
18 allegation regarding the scope of the copyright claimed, Warner/Chappell denies
19 this allegation. Except as specifically admitted or averred herein, Warner/Chappell
20 denies the allegations in Paragraph 85.
21
86.
The allegations in Paragraph 86 are conclusions of law to which no
22 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
23 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 86.
24
87.
Warner/Chappell admits that on or about April 3, 1935, Clayton F.
25 Summy Co. submitted an Application for Copyright, which application is the best
26 evidence of its contents. Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell
27 denies the allegations in Paragraph 87.
Ex. 2
28
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1
88.
Answering Paragraph 88, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
2 Application for Copyright referenced in Paragraph 87 above is the best evidence of
3 the contents of this document. Except as specifically averred herein,
4 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 88.
5
89.
Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in the first sentence of
6 Paragraph 89. Answering the second sentence of Paragraph 89, Warner/Chappell
7 avers that the written Application for Copyright referenced in Paragraph 87 above is
8 the best evidence of the contents of this document, and that the allegation regarding
9 the scope of the copyright claimed by this Application is a conclusion of law to
10 which no response is required. To the extent that a response is required to this
11 allegation regarding the scope of the copyright claimed, Warner/Chappell denies
12 this allegation. Except as specifically admitted or averred herein, Warner/Chappell
13 denies the allegations in Paragraph 89.
14
90.
The allegations in Paragraph 90 are conclusions of law to which no
15 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
16 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 90.
17
91.
Warner/Chappell admits that on or about December 6, 1935, Clayton F.
18 Summy Co. submitted an Application for Copyright as alleged in Paragraph 91.
19 Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in
20 Paragraph 91.
21
92.
Answering the first sentence of Paragraph 92, Warner/Chappell avers
22 that the written Application for Copyright referenced in Paragraph 91 above is the
23 best evidence of the contents of this document. Warner/Chappell admits the
24 allegations in the second sentence of Paragraph 92. Except as specifically averred
25 or admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 92.
26
93.
Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 93.
27
Ex. 2
28
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DEFENDANTS’ ANSWER TO
CLAIM ONE OF PLAINTIFFS’ FAC
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1
94.
The allegations in Paragraph 94 are conclusions of law to which no
2 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
3 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 94.
4
95.
The allegations in Paragraph 95 are conclusions of law to which no
5 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
6 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 95.
7
96.
Warner/Chappell admits that on or about December 6, 1935, Clayton F.
8 Summy Co. submitted an Application for Copyright as alleged in Paragraph 96.
9 Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in
10 Paragraph 96.
11
97.
Answering the first sentence of Paragraph 97, Warner/Chappell avers
12 that the written Application for Copyright referenced in Paragraph 96 above is the
13 best evidence of the contents of this document. Warner/Chappell admits the
14 allegations in the second sentence of Paragraph 97. Except as specifically averred
15 or admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 97.
16
98.
Warner/Chappell admits that the copy of the work deposited with the
17 application that resulted in registration E51990 contained the lyrics “Happy
18 Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear ______, Happy
19 Birthday to you!” Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies
20 the allegations in Paragraph 98.
21
99.
The allegations in Paragraph 99 are conclusions of law to which no
22 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
23 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 99.
24
100. The allegations in Paragraph 100 are conclusions of law to which no
25 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
26 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 100.
27
101. Answering Paragraph 101, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
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28 agreement referenced in Paragraph 101 is the best evidence of the contents of this 2
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1 agreement. Except as specifically averred herein, Warner/Chappell denies the
2 allegations in Paragraph 101.
3
102. Answering Paragraph 102, Warner/Chappell avers that the written
4 agreement referenced in Paragraph 102 is the best evidence of the contents of this
5 agreement. Except as specifically averred herein, Warner/Chappell denies the
6 allegations in Paragraph 102.
7
103. On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that “[o]n October
8 15, 1942, The Hill Foundation commenced an action against [Clayton F. Summy
9 Co.] in the Southern District of New York, captioned The Hill Foundation, Inc. v.
10 Clayton F. Summy Co., Case No. 19-377.” Answering the remaining allegations in
11 Paragraph 103, Warner/Chappell avers that the complaint/s referenced in Paragraph
12 103 is/are the best evidence of the claims asserted in the lawsuit referenced in
13 Paragraph 103. Except as specifically admitted or averred herein, Warner/Chappell
14 denies the allegations in Paragraph 103.
15
104. On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that “[o]n March 2,
16 1943, The Hill Foundation commenced an action against the Postal Telegraph Cable
17 Company in the Southern District of New York, captioned The Hill Foundation, Inc.
18 v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co., Case No. 20- 439.” Answering the remaining
19 allegations in Paragraph 104, Warner/Chappell avers that the complaint/s referenced
20 in Paragraph 104 is/are the best evidence of the claims asserted in the lawsuit
21 referenced in Paragraph 104. Except as specifically admitted or averred herein,
22 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 104.
23
105. Warner/Chappell is not aware of any judicial determination of the
24 validity or scope of any copyright related to *RRG 0RUQLQJ WR $OO. Except as
25 specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph
26 105.
27
106. Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 106.
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1
107. Warner/Chappell admits that in or about 1962, Summy-Birchard
2 Company filed renewals for Reg. Nos. E45655, E46661, E47439, E47440, E51988,
3 and E51990. Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the
4 allegations in Paragraph 107.
5
108. Warner/Chappell admits that on or about December 6, 1962, Summy-
6 Birchard Company filed a renewal application for Reg. No. E51988, and avers that
7 the written copyright renewal referenced in Paragraph 108 is the best evidence of
8 the contents of this document. Except as specifically admitted or averred,
9 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 108.
10
109. Warner/Chappell admits that on or about December 6, 1962, Summy-
11 Birchard Company filed a renewal application for Reg. No. E51990, and avers that
12 the written copyright renewal referenced in Paragraph 109 is the best evidence of
13 the contents of this document. Except as specifically admitted or averred,
14 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 109.
15
110. Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in the first sentence of
16 Paragraph 110. Warner/Chappell admits that Summy-Birchard, Inc., is a subsidiary
17 of Warner/Chappell and a co-defendant in this action. Except as specifically
18 admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 110.
19
111. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
20 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 111 and on that basis
21 denies the allegations in Paragraph 111.
22
112. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
23 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 112 and on that basis
24 denies the allegations in Paragraph 112.
25
113. Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 113.
26
114. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
27 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 114 and on that basis
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28 denies the allegations in Paragraph 114.
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1
115. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
2 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 115 and on that basis
3 denies the allegations in Paragraph 115.
4
116. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
5 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 116 and on that basis
6 denies the allegations in Paragraph 116.
7
117. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
8 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 117 and on that basis
9 denies the allegations in Paragraph 117.
10
118. Warner/Chappell admits that in September 2012, Plaintiff GMTY
11 requested a quote from Warner/Chappell for a synchronization license to use +DSS\
12 %LUWKGD\ WR <RX. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
13 form a belief as to the truth of the allegation that this request was made through
14 Warner/Chappell’s website and on that basis denies this allegation. Except as
15 specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph
16 118.
17
119. Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 119.
18
120. Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 120.
19
121. The allegations in Paragraph 121 are conclusions of law to which no
20 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
21 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 121.
22
122. Warner/Chappell admits that on or about March 26, 2013, Plaintiff
23 GMTY paid Warner/Chappell $1,500 for a synchronization license to use +DSS\
24 %LUWKGD\ WR <RX, and that on or about April 24, 2013, Plaintiff GMTY mailed
25 Warner/Chappell an executed synchronization license agreement for the use +DSS\
26 %LUWKGD\ WR <RX, which was “dated” September 26, 2012 “as of” April 1, 2013.
27 Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in
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28 Paragraph 122.
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1
123. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
2 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 123 and on that basis
3 denies the allegations in Paragraph 123.
4
124. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
5 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 124 and on that basis
6 denies the allegations in Paragraph 124.
7
125. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
8 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 125(a) and (b) and on
9 that basis denies the allegations in Paragraph 125(a) and (b). The allegations in
10 Paragraph 125(c) are conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is
11 required. To the extent that a response is required, Warner/Chappell denies the
12 allegations in Paragraph 125(c).
13
126. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
14 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 126 and on that basis
15 denies the allegations in Paragraph 126.
16
127. Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 127.
17
128. The allegations in Paragraph 128 are conclusions of law to which no
18 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
19 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 128.
20
129. Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in Paragraph 129.
21
130. Paragraph 130(a):
22
Warner/Chappell admits that BIG FAN paid Warner/Chappell $3,000
23 pursuant to its synchronization license. Except as specifically admitted herein,
24 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 130(a).
25
Paragraph 130(b):
26
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
27 belief as to what BIG FAN, the music producer it allegedly hired, or Plaintiff Siegel
28 knew or had reason to know and on that basis denies such allegations. The
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1 remaining allegations in paragraph 130(b) are conclusions of law to which no
2 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
3 Warner/Chappell denies such allegations.
4
Paragraph 130(c):
5
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
6 belief as to what BIG FAN, the music producer it allegedly hired, or Plaintiff Siegel
7 had reason to know and on that basis denies such allegations. The remaining
8 allegations in paragraph 130(c) are conclusions of law to which no responsive
9 pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required, Warner/Chappell
10 denies such allegations.
11
Paragraph 130(d):
12
Warner/Chappell admits that, in accordance with custom and practice in the
13 industry, it did not specify the numbers of the copyright registrations or renewals
14 pursuant to which it owns copyright rights in +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX when it
15 negotiated with BIG FAN regarding BIG FAN’s synchronization license. Except as
16 specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph
17 130(d).
18
Paragraph 130(e):
19
Warner/Chappell admits that there were stories in the press regarding this
20 action. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
21 belief as to the truth of the allegations in the second sentence of Paragraph 130(e)
22 regarding when one in the position of BIG FAN, the music producer it hired, or
23 Plaintiff Siegel allegedly would know the alleged facts supporting this action and on
24 that basis denies such allegations. The allegations in the second sentence of
25 Paragraph 130(e) regarding when BIG FAN, the music producer it hired, or Plaintiff
26 Siegel allegedly had reason to know the alleged facts supporting this action are
27 conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a
28 response is required, Warner/Chappell denies such allegations. Except as
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1 specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph
2 130(e).
3
Paragraph 130(f):
4
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
5 belief as to the truth of the allegations in the first sentence of Paragraph 130(f) and
6 on that basis denies such allegations. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or
7 information sufficient to form a belief as to what BIG FAN, the music producer it
8 allegedly hired, or Plaintiff Siegel knew or had reason to know and on that basis
9 denies such allegations. The remaining allegations in paragraph 130(f) are
10 conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a
11 response is required, Warner/Chappell denies such allegations.
12
Paragraph 130(g):
13
Warner/Chappell admits that Plaintiff Siegel commenced a putative class
14 action against Warner/Chappell on or about June 19, 2013. Warner/Chappell is
15 without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
16 allegations in Paragraph 130(g) regarding when Plaintiff Siegel allegedly knew the
17 alleged facts supporting this action and on that basis denies such allegations. The
18 allegations in Paragraph 130(g) regarding when Plaintiff Siegel allegedly reasonably
19 could or should have known the alleged facts supporting this action are conclusions
20 of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is
21 required, Warner/Chappell denies such allegations. Except as specifically admitted
22 herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 130(g).
23
131. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
24 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 131 and on that basis
25 denies the allegations in Paragraph 131.
26
132. The allegations in Paragraph 132 are conclusions of law to which no
27 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
28 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 132.
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133. Warner/Chappell admits the allegations in Paragraph 133.
2
134. Paragraph 134(a):
3
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
4 belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 134(a) and on that basis denies
5 the allegations in Paragraph 134(a).
6
Paragraph 134(b):
7
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
8 belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 134(b) and on that basis denies
9 the allegations in Paragraph 134(b).
10
Paragraph 134(c):
11
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
12 belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 134(c) and on that basis denies
13 the allegations in Paragraph 134(c).
14
Paragraph 134(d):
15
Warner/Chappell admits that on or about October 29, 2009, Plaintiff Majar
16 paid Warner/Chappell $5,000 for a synchronization license to use +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR
17 <RX in the Film “No Subtitles Necessary: László & Vilmos” and that, in accordance
18 with custom and practice in the industry, Warner/Chappell did not specify the
19 numbers of the copyright registrations or renewals pursuant to which it owns
20 copyright rights in +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX when it negotiated with Plaintiff Majar
21 regarding this license. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information
22 sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 134(d)
23 regarding when Plaintiff Majar allegedly knew the alleged facts supporting this
24 action and on that basis denies such allegations. The allegations in Paragraph
25 134(d) regarding when Plaintiff Majar allegedly had reason to know the alleged
26 facts supporting this action are conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading
27 is required. To the extent that a response is required, Warner/Chappell denies such
28 allegations. Warner/Chappell admits that it is the exclusive copyright owner of Ex. 2
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1 +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX and has held itself out as such since October 29, 2009.
2 Except as specifically admitted herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in
3 Paragraph 134(d).
4
Paragraph 134(e):
5
The allegations in Paragraph 134(e) are conclusions of law to which no
6 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
7 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 134(e).
8
Paragraph 134(f):
9
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
10 belief as to what Plaintiff Majar thought or had reason to think and on that basis
11 denies such allegations. The remaining allegations in paragraph 134(f) are
12 conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a
13 response is required, Warner/Chappell denies such allegations.
14
Paragraph 134(g):
15
Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
16 belief as to the truth of the allegations in the Paragraph 134(g) and on that basis
17 denies the allegations in Paragraph 134(g).
18
135. Paragraph 135 characterizes Plaintiffs’ claims in the FAC and no
19 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
20 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 135.
21
136. Paragraph 136 characterizes Plaintiffs’ claims in the FAC and no
22 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
23 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 136. Warner/Chappell further
24 denies that Plaintiffs can maintain this action as a class action or that any such class
25 can properly be certified.
26
137. Paragraph 137 characterizes Plaintiffs’ claims in the FAC and their
27 purported class and contains conclusions of law, and no responsive pleading is
28 required. To the extent that a response is required, Warner/Chappell denies the Ex. 2
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1 allegations in Paragraph 137. Warner/Chappell further denies that Plaintiffs can
2 maintain this action as a class action or that any such class can properly be certified.
3
138. The allegations in Paragraph 138 are conclusions of law to which no
4 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
5 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 138. Warner/Chappell further
6 denies that Plaintiffs can maintain this action as a class action or that any such class
7 can properly be certified.
8
139. The allegations in Paragraph 139 are conclusions of law to which no
9 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
10 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 139. Warner/Chappell further
11 denies that Plaintiffs can maintain this action as a class action or that any such class
12 can properly be certified.
13
140. The allegations in Paragraph 140 are conclusions of law to which no
14 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
15 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 140. Warner/Chappell further
16 denies that Plaintiffs can maintain this action as a class action or that any such class
17 can properly be certified.
18
141. The allegations in Paragraph 141 are conclusions of law to which no
19 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
20 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 141. Warner/Chappell further
21 denies that Plaintiffs can maintain this action as a class action or that any such class
22 can properly be certified.
23
142. The allegations in Paragraph 142 are conclusions of law to which no
24 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
25 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 142. Warner/Chappell further
26 denies that Plaintiffs can maintain this action as a class action or that any such class
27 can properly be certified.
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28
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1
143. The allegations in Paragraph 143 are conclusions of law to which no
2 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
3 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 143. Warner/Chappell further
4 denies that Plaintiffs can maintain this action as a class action or that any such class
5 can properly be certified.
6
144. The allegations in Paragraph 144 are conclusions of law to which no
7 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
8 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 144. Warner/Chappell further
9 denies that Plaintiffs can maintain this action as a class action or that any such class
10 can properly be certified.
11
145. Warner/Chappell is without knowledge or information sufficient to
12 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations in Paragraph 145 and on that basis
13 denies the allegations in Paragraph 145. Warner/Chappell further denies that
14 Plaintiffs can maintain this action as a class action or that any such class can
15 properly be certified.
16
146. Answering the allegations in Paragraph 146, Warner/Chappell hereby
17 incorporates its responses in Paragraphs 1 through 145 by reference as if fully set
18 forth herein. To the extent that any further response is required, Warner/Chappell
19 denies the allegations in Paragraph 146.
20
147. Paragraph 147 characterizes Plaintiffs’ claims in the FAC and no
21 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
22 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 147.
23
148. Paragraph 148 characterizes Plaintiffs’ claims in the FAC and contains
24 conclusions of law, and no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a
25 response is required, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 148.
26
149. Warner/Chappell admits that it holds a valid and enforceable copyright
27 in the composition +DSS\ %LUWKGD\ WR <RX and that pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 115, it is
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28 entitled to royalties for the mechanical licensing of this composition in accordance 2
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1 with the legal requirements of that provision. Except as specifically admitted
2 herein, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 149.
3
150. Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 150.
4
151. The allegations in Paragraph 151 are conclusions of law to which no
5 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
6 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 151.
7
152. Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 152.
8
153. The allegations in Paragraph 153 are conclusions of law to which no
9 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
10 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 153.
11
154. The allegations in Paragraph 154 are conclusions of law to which no
12 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
13 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 154.
14
155. Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 155.
15
156. The allegations in Paragraph 156 are conclusions of law to which no
16 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
17 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 156.
18
157. Paragraph 157 characterizes Plaintiffs’ claims in the FAC and contains
19 conclusions of law, and no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a
20 response is required, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 157.
21
158. The allegations in Paragraph 158 are conclusions of law to which no
22 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
23 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 158.
24
159. On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that the 1893 and
25 1896 versions of 6RQJ 6WRULHV IRU WKH .LQGHUJDUWHQ included the song *RRG
26 0RUQLQJ WR $OO. The remaining allegations in Paragraph 159 are conclusions of law
27 to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is
28 required, Warner/Chappell denies such allegations.
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1
160. On information and belief, Warner/Chappell admits that the 1893
2 version of 6RQJ 6WRULHV IRU WKH .LQGHUJDUWHQ and the 1899 version of 6RQJ 6WRULHV
3 IRU WKH 6XQGD\ 6FKRRO included the song *RRG 0RUQLQJ WR $OO. The remaining
4 allegations in Paragraph 160 are conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading
5 is required. To the extent that a response is required, Warner/Chappell denies such
6 allegations.
7
161. The allegations in Paragraph 161 are conclusions of law to which no
8 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
9 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 161.
10
162. The allegations in Paragraph 162 are conclusions of law to which no
11 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
12 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 162.
13
163. The allegations in Paragraph 163 are conclusions of law to which no
14 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
15 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 163.
16
164. The allegations in Paragraph 164 are conclusions of law to which no
17 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
18 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 164.
19
165. The allegations in Paragraph 165 are conclusions of law to which no
20 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
21 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 165.
22
166. The allegations in Paragraph 166 are conclusions of law to which no
23 responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a response is required,
24 Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 166.
25
167. Paragraph 167 characterizes Plaintiffs’ claims in the FAC and contains
26 conclusions of law, and no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a
27 response is required, Warner/Chappell denies the allegations in Paragraph 167.
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28
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RESPONSE TO PRAYER FOR RELIEF
1
2
Warner/Chappell denies that Plaintiffs are entitled to any of the relief
3 requested in paragraphs A through I of the Prayer for Relief contained in the FAC or
4 to any relief whatsoever.
RESPONSE TO JURY DEMAND
5
6
Plaintiffs’ request for a jury trial does not require a responsive pleading. To
7 the extent that a response is required, Warner/Chappell denies that Plaintiffs are
8 entitled to a jury.
9
10
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
Warner/Chappell asserts the following affirmative defenses and reserves the
11 right to raise additional defenses if and when appropriate, including if and when it
12 responds to other claims in the FAC (and/or if and when it responds to this and/or
13 other claims in subsequent amended complaints). In asserting these defenses,
14 Warner/Chappell does not assume the burden of proof for any issue with respect to
15 which the applicable law places the burden on Plaintiffs.
16
17
First Affirmative Defense
Claim One, and every purported claim contained in Plaintiffs’ FAC, fails to
18 state a claim against Warner/Chappell upon which relief can be granted. Further,
19 Claim One of the FAC and Plaintiffs’ other claims are ambiguous, vague, and/or
20 unintelligible. Warner/Chappell avers that Plaintiffs’ claims, including Claim One,
21 do not describe the events or legal theories with sufficient particularity to permit
22 Warner/Chappell to ascertain all defenses that may exist.
23
Second Affirmative Defense
24
Claim One, and every purported claim contained in Plaintiffs’ FAC, is barred,
25 in whole or in part, by the applicable statute of limitations.
26
27
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28
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Third Affirmative Defense
2
Claim One, and every purported claim contained in Plaintiffs’ FAC, is barred,
3 in whole or in part, by the doctrines of laches, waiver, and/or one or more doctrines
4 of estoppel.
5
Fourth Affirmative Defense
6
Claim One, and every purported claim contained in Plaintiffs’ FAC, has been
7 waived by Plaintiffs in whole or in part and are, to that extent, barred.
8
Fifth Affirmative Defense
9
Claim One, and every purported claim contained in Plaintiffs’ FAC, is barred,
10 in whole or in part, because of Plaintiffs’ unclean hands.
11
Sixth Affirmative Defense
12
Claim One, and every purported claim contained in Plaintiffs’ FAC, is barred,
13 in whole or in part, because Plaintiffs have suffered no injury or damages as a result
14 of the matters alleged in the FAC, or alternatively, because the alleged damages, if
15 any, are speculative and because of the impossibility of ascertaining and allocating
16 those alleged damages.
17
Seventh Affirmative Defense
18
Claim One, and every purported claim contained in Plaintiffs’ FAC, is barred,
19 in whole or in part, because Plaintiffs lack standing to sue for the injuries alleged in
20 the FAC.
21
Eighth Affirmative Defense
22
Claim One, and every purported claim contained in Plaintiffs’ FAC, is barred,
23 in whole or in part, because Plaintiffs are not entitled to restitution or disgorgement
24 of profits.
25
Ninth Affirmative Defense
26
Claim One, and every purported claim contained in Plaintiffs’ FAC, is barred,
27 in whole or in part, because Plaintiffs would be unjustly enriched if allowed to
28 recover any portion of the damages alleged in the FAC.
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1
Tenth Affirmative Defense
2
Claim One, and every purported claim contained in Plaintiffs’ FAC, is barred,
3 in whole or in part, because the remedies sought are unconstitutional, contrary to
4 public policy, or are otherwise unauthorized.
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Reservation of Rights to Assert Additional Defenses
Warner/Chappell has not knowingly or intentionally waived any applicable
7 defenses, and it reserves the right to assert and rely upon other applicable defenses
8 that may become available or apparent during discovery in this matter.
9 Warner/Chappell reserves the right to amend or seek to amend its answer and/or
10 affirmative defenses.
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PRAYER FOR RELIEF
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WHEREFORE, Warner/Chappell respectfully demands the entry of judgment
13 in its favor and against Plaintiffs as follows:
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1. That Plaintiffs and the members of the purported plaintiff class take
15 nothing by the FAC;
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2. That the FAC and each and every allegation and subpart contained therein
17 be dismissed with prejudice;
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3. That Warner/Chappell recover its costs of suit incurred herein, including
19 reasonable attorneys’ fees; and
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4. For such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.
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22 DATED: May 6, 2013
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MUNGER, TOLLES & OLSON LLP
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