Nvidia Corporation is mounting a robust defense against a proposed class action in California federal court, where a Los Angeles-based 3D artist has accused the tech giant of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The crux of the artist’s allegation is that Nvidia’s artificial intelligence models, utilized in their operations, infringe on copyright protections…
Meta Platforms Inc. has requested that a California federal judge dismiss the appeal by a group of 13 authors who are challenging the use of their copyrighted material in training the company’s Llama large language models. The authors argue that the use of their works should not be considered fair use, while Meta contends that…
Nvidia is facing legal action in both the United States and Belgium, accused of using copyrighted music without authorization to develop artificial intelligence tools. The lawsuit has been initiated by Jamendo, a subsidiary of the music monetization platform Winamp, which alleges that Nvidia utilized its extensive music catalog to train AI models without obtaining proper…
The ongoing legal battle between the “Mormon Stories” podcast and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taken a new turn as the podcast host requested a Utah federal judge to dismiss the church’s copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit. The central argument is that the LDS Church lacks the legal authority to control…
Xinuos, a software company embroiled in a legal battle with IBM, presented its argument to a Second Circuit panel, contending that a New York federal judge improperly altered the nature of its lawsuit. The judge’s reinterpretation shifted the claim from copyright infringement to an ownership dispute, which is allegedly outside the permissible timeframe for litigation….
A pivotal legal development has emerged from a Delaware federal court, which has delayed Microsoft’s attempt to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by artificial intelligence firm Cerence Inc. The suit revolves around text-to-speech technology, with the court deferring the decision to the Register of Copyrights for an assessment of copyright validity. This pause highlights…
New York’s recently enacted legislation targeting “synthetic performers” in advertisements is poised to influence the legal landscape considerably, according to legal experts. This new regulation addresses the use of computer-generated, reproduced, or modified digital assets that appear human in performance settings. It has ignited discussions within the legal community about its implications on copyright and…
A legal battle is currently unfolding over the work-for-hire rights related to the musical adaptation of “Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium.” The case delves into the intricate dynamics of work-for-hire and copyright ownership language in the agreements inked both prior to and following the creation of the Goosebumps play. The dispute raises critical questions about…
Intellectual property (IP) litigation is witnessing a shift away from its long-standing focus on patent claims, evolving into a more diverse landscape that now equally embraces trademarks and copyrights. This transformation is largely driven by emerging technologies and the rapid expansion of e-commerce platforms. According to a recent analysis, legal matters involving IP are increasingly…
Anthropic, the developer behind the artificial intelligence language model known as Claude, is currently embroiled in a new lawsuit filed by a group of authors. These authors accuse the company of illegally accessing their works through unauthorized online shadow libraries, using them as material to train its models. This legal challenge, detailed on Law360, adds…
In a significant development for media and technology sectors, a New York federal magistrate judge has compelled numerous news and magazine publishers to disclose their policies regarding the use of artificial intelligence within their newsrooms. This legal directive comes amid allegations against AI startup, Cohere, which is accused of utilizing copyrighted news content without permission…
In Dallas, Texas, a once-vibrant mural titled “Ocean Life” recently disappeared beneath a layer of paint, sparking debate on the intellectual property (IP) protections afforded to murals. This development highlights the complexities of classifying murals under IP law, a matter gaining increased attention amid rising cases of public art alterations. The core question pertains to…
Adobe executives and directors are currently facing a derivative lawsuit brought by investors. The investors allege that the tech giant endangered its financial and reputational standing by not disclosing the use of copyrighted material in the development of its artificial intelligence tools. This legal action highlights the increasing scrutiny on companies leveraging AI, given mounting…
The U.S. Supreme Court has been requested by a group of prominent music publishers to address a perplexing ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that has significant implications for international copyright law. This request comes as these publishers challenge a decision that they claim has far-reaching consequences for copyright termination rights in the…
The legal battle involving Midjourney and several major film studios, including Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros., has reached a critical juncture. A California federal magistrate judge recently ruled on the boundaries of discovery in this case, which centers around the studios’ use of artificial intelligence and its intersection with copyright claims. The judge has mandated…
As the FIFA World Cup captivates global audiences with its blend of competition and national pride, the organization now finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute over the destruction of a mural. This lawsuit highlights a lesser-known area of intellectual property law that safeguards public artworks from removal or destruction. FIFA is accused of violating…
Amazon is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by three YouTube creators, which alleges that the company has unlawfully scraped millions of copyright-protected videos to train its generative AI model, Nova Reel. The tech giant contends that the plaintiffs’ claims are based on speculation rather than concrete evidence. In its motion to a Seattle federal…
The maker of Fusion skill game platforms has launched a legal battle, seeking $13.5 million in damages over allegations that a Philadelphia route operator and his company have been selling counterfeit versions of its game systems. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, claims these knockoffs replicate copyrighted artwork and registered trademarks of the original game…
A coalition of prominent book and text publishers has initiated legal action to dismantle WeLib, an online “shadow library” alleged to have been constructed using content from the notorious pirate site Anna’s Archive. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses WeLib of facilitating widespread copyright infringement…
The management of the “Peanuts” music catalog has announced a unique resolution to a copyright quirk that emerged during Stephen Colbert’s farewell episode of “The Late Show.” The episode, which aired recently, featured Colbert’s band performing the iconic “Linus and Lucy” track without prior licensing. This playful nod to the beloved Peanuts theme, well recognized…
In the realm of high-stakes intellectual property litigation over the last three years, certain law firms have emerged as formidable players in securing substantial damage awards for their clients. According to the recently released Law Firms Activity Report 2026 by Lex Machina, these firms have successfully achieved hundreds of millions in damages, highlighting their prowess…
A recent decision by the First Circuit Court has breathed new life into a copyright lawsuit involving Ricky Martin and his 2014 FIFA World Cup anthem. The appellate court vacated a lower court’s ruling that had favored Martin, underscoring the necessity for further discovery before any conclusive judgment could be rendered. This revives a high-profile…
X Corp. has petitioned a Tennessee federal court to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit initiated by music publishers. The company contends that a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision negates the possibility of holding online providers accountable for user piracy, arguing this precedent should prompt the court to terminate the case. This development has captured significant…
In a recent legal battle involving intellectual property, Upper Deck has avoided a $3.8 million legal fee claim by toymaker Ravensburger and a game designer. The case, held in Washington federal court, centered around Upper Deck’s allegations of copyright infringement concerning a Disney-branded trading card game. Although the court predominantly sided with Ravensburger and the…
In a significant hearing, the Third Circuit Court examined the complexities of artificial intelligence’s interplay with copyright laws—specifically how AI training models intersect with fair use principles. The court’s focus was not on hypothetical scenarios, but on issues that have long colored copyright disputes: the creation of copies, their purpose, and whether new works transform…