The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc. v. Easter Unlimited, Inc.

**Plaintiff:** The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc. dba Alterian, Inc. (California corporation) **Defendant:** Easter Unlimited, Inc. dba Fun World (New York); Paramount Pictures Corp. (Delaware); Spyglass Media Group, LLC (Delaware); Does 1–100 **Core allegation:** Alterian created the "Wailer Mask" ghost mask in 1991 and holds a registered copyright in it; defendants have copied and commercially exploited the Wailer Mask design without authorization. Alterian asserts direct, contributory, and vicarious copyright infringement against all defendants. **Asserted IP:** - "Wailer Mask" sculptural work — U.S. Copyright Registration No. VA 2-370-271 - Six-mask "Ghost Maker" line (additional masks reserved for later assertion; registrations noted but individual registration numbers not yet cited in extracted text) **Relief sought:** Not stated in extracted text (jury trial demanded; full relief section not included) **Why it matters:** The case implicates Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group — major studio defendants — suggesting the Wailer Mask design allegedly appears in a high-profile theatrical franchise, making this a significant copyright dispute between an independent effects studio and Hollywood's top tier.