Groove Is in the Game? Kirby v. Sega of America, Inc.

摘要

Thus, practitioners should take care not to overextend the significance of Kirby in other cases. Using aspects of an individual's identity in creative works risks litigation that can lead to unpredictable results. Controlling the venue of such litigation could be case dispositive. This is likely to remain an area of legal uncertainty unless guidance is provided by the U.S. Supreme Court.