20 Dec 2006 [2006] EWHC 3239 (Ch); [2007] EMLR 256; [2007] FSR 255, Ch D (Blackburne J)
04 Apr 2008 [2008] EWCA Civ 287; [2008] Bus LR 1123, CA
05 Nov 2008 (pet all) [2009] Bus LR 95, HL(E)
30 Jul 2009 [2009] UKHL 41; [2009] 1 WLR 1764; [2009] Bus LR 1334; [2009] 4 All ER 789; [2009] WLR (D) 274, HL(E)
COPYRIGHT — Title to — Musical work — Popular song composed by first defendant and released as successful record containing claimant's distinctive organ solo and variation — Claim for joint authorship and ownership of copyright brought 38 years later — Whether joint authorship established — Whether entitlement to share of copyright — Whether equitable defences of acquiescence and laches available — Whether revocation of implied licence
ESTOPPEL — Conduct, by — Proprietary estoppel — Popular song composed by first defendant and released as successful record containing claimant's distinctive organ solo and variation — Claim for joint authorship and ownership of copyright brought 38 years later — Joint authorship established — Whether claimant's acquiescence giving rise to proprietary estoppel — Whether equitable defences of acquiescence and laches available — Whether claimant entitled to equitable relief
Fisher v Brooker [2006] EWHC 3239 (Ch); [2007] EMLR 256; [2007] FSR 255, Ch D
Decision of Blackburne J reversed in part
Fisher v Brooker [2008] EWCA Civ 287; [2008] Bus LR 1123, CA
Fisher v Brooker [2008] EWCA Civ 287; [2008] Bus LR 1123, CA
Decision of the Court of Appeal reversed
Fisher v Brooker [2009] UKHL 41; [2009] 1 WLR 1764; [2009] Bus LR 1334; [2009] 4 All ER 789; [2009] WLR (D) 274, HL(E)
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Equitable Remedies, Laches and Acquiescence
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