Paramount wins major legal victory over 'Top Gun: Maverick' copyright claims from writer's family

Federal appeals court dismisses copyright lawsuit concerning 'Top Gun: Maverick,' ruling the $160M blockbuster wasn't substantially similar to 1983 article.
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'Top Gun: Maverick' copyright claim rejected by US appeals court

Court rules 'Maverick' not substantially similar to 1983 magazine article Author's widow, son said works shared plot, thematic elements Lawyers for plaintiffs not available for comment Jan 2 (Reuters) ...