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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Jan 20, 2011 17:56:19 GMT -5
Very interesting development... remember that Howard Mann is a business partner with Katherine, releasing her book on Michael? I am a bit torn on this one, but understand why the Estate did this. I don't like that he profits from Michael either. Katherine has a right to promote MJ, but no one else outside of the family does, it seems. But then, could she have released her book all by herself, without Howard's help?
MJ Estate Sues Katherine Jackson's Business Partner 23 minutes ago by TMZ Staff
Michael Jackson's Estate has just sued Howard Mann, Katherine Jackson's business partner, claiming he's been ripping off Michael's name and likeness for profit ... TMZ has learned.
According to the lawsuit, filed Thursday in L.A. County Superior Court, the Estate claims Mann has violated copyright, trademark and cyber piracy laws by hocking all things MJ.
Estate lawyer Howard Weitzman says, "The Estate had hoped Mann would voluntarily cease his conduct but that was not to be," adding, "People who trade off Michael's personality, copyrights, and trademarks should not be allowed to exploit the legacy of one of the world's most recognized talents for their own benefit."
The Estate did not name Katherine Jackson as a defendant.
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Jan 21, 2011 7:27:14 GMT -5
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