[dommer]

Sounds a like a real shame, lots of faithful energy put to good quality work.

Perhaps this is more about projected issues than this specific work. Law is based off the precedence of previous cases. If this project is allowed to continue other future projects may get legal precedence to continue, and those future projects may damage the brand or the profitability of the IP.

[ascagnel_]

If it's about setting precedent, CBS could still offer licenses free-of-charge. Lawyers would still get their rights, and PR doesn't have to deal with the fallout of a C&D against a fan project.