'Fifty Shades' Porn Parody Countersuit Claims Books Are In Public Domain (Exclusive)

Porn Producers Sue 'Fifty Shades' Filmmaker
Author E L James holds a copy of her new erotic fiction book "Fifty Shades of Grey" at a book signing in Coral Gables, Fla., Sunday, April 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan)
Author E L James holds a copy of her new erotic fiction book "Fifty Shades of Grey" at a book signing in Coral Gables, Fla., Sunday, April 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan)

In November, Universal Studios sued Smash Pictures, the makers of a porn film titled "Fifty Shades of Grey: A XXX Adaptation". Universal is alleging copyright and trademark infringement and looking to get an injunction that prevents the porn version of EL James' blockbuster novel from being distributed.

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