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Clark Hill & Irwin IP Announce Federal Court Finding on Eleanor Car, Denice Halicki Owns the Copyrights and Trademarks to Gone in 60 Seconds Movie Trilogy and All Merchandising Rights to Eleanor Car as She Appears in the Remake

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Friday, November 3, 2023

As the District Court itself previously noted, the Ninth Circuit has twice strongly suggested that the Remake Eleanor car character is protectible as a copyrighted character.

Key Points: 
  • As the District Court itself previously noted, the Ninth Circuit has twice strongly suggested that the Remake Eleanor car character is protectible as a copyrighted character.
  • Denice Halicki has three Official Eleanor Licensee that restore, build and sell Official Eleanor cars: “Fusion Motors”, “Eleanor Garage” and “Brand New Eleanor”.
  • Carroll Shelby had nothing to do with Gone in 60 Seconds or Eleanor car from the Remake.
  • The Eleanor car character’s demand and popularity are greater than ever.” Denice Halicki
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Clark Hill Announces Denice Halicki’s Breach of Contract Case Against Shelby for Creating Eleanor Replica Cars Set for Trial

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

The District Court set a trial in March 2023 for, among other claims, Denice Halicki’s breach of contract claims against Shelby for breach of their prior settlement agreement with Denice Halicki and against Classic Recreations for breach of their prior license agreement with Denice Halicki’s Eleanor Licensing, LLC.

Key Points: 
  • The District Court set a trial in March 2023 for, among other claims, Denice Halicki’s breach of contract claims against Shelby for breach of their prior settlement agreement with Denice Halicki and against Classic Recreations for breach of their prior license agreement with Denice Halicki’s Eleanor Licensing, LLC.
  • Denice Halicki looks forward to her day in court and forcing Shelby/Classic Recreations to stand by their word.
  • Denice Halicki is the exclusive legal owner of the Eleanor car character, including all merchandising rights, which includes vehicles.
  • The Eleanor car character’s demand and popularity are greater than ever.” Denice Halicki
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