The legal dispute regarding Miley Cyrus’ hit song “Flowers” has taken a significant turn as a copyright-holding entity for Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man” seeks to advance its claims in a California federal court. The contention revolves around alleged similarities between the two songs, which, according to the complainant, have been noted by…
In a decisive move, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a significant financial judgment against Cox Communications, an internet service provider (ISP), in the case of Cox Communications v. Sony Entertainment. This judgment related to claims of contributory copyright infringement resulting from the activities of Cox’s subscribers has been overturned, providing much-needed clarity on…
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision involving Cox Communications, in which the justices ruled that the company is not liable for its customers’ music piracy activities, could have significant implications beyond internet service providers. This verdict effectively narrows the legal pathways that copyright owners might pursue for secondary infringement. Lawyers suggest that this precedent will…
The legal landscape surrounding intellectual property continues to evolve as recent developments in the copyright infringement case against Meta Platforms Inc. draw attention. A federal judge recently critiqued the legal strategy employed by Boies Schiller Flexner LLP in its representation of authors accusing Meta of improper use of their work. The case centers on allegations…
In a significant ruling for internet service providers, the United States Supreme Court has determined that Cox Communications will not be held liable for the copyright infringements committed by its users. The court concluded that Cox did not actively “induce” users to illegally download copyrighted music, effectively shielding the company from litigation related to user…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in the case of Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment marks a significant moment in copyright law and the responsibilities of Internet service providers (ISPs). The unanimous decision ensures that ISPs are not held accountable for their users’ copyright infringements unless there is evidence that the providers have taken…
On March 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Cox Communications, overturning a previous jury verdict that had found the internet service provider (ISP) liable for its customers’ unauthorized music downloads. The Court determined that mere knowledge of infringement does not equate to intent to promote it, thereby absolving Cox of…
In a significant legal development, music publishers have filed a motion for partial summary judgment against Anthropic in a California federal court. The publishers assert that Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, infringed on their copyrighted song lyrics by utilizing them in the creation of its Claude large language model. They contend that the use of…
The U.S. Supreme Court has been petitioned to reconsider a Ninth Circuit ruling related to a copyright dispute between a sculptural lamp designer and Walmart. This request follows a divisive appellate decision that partially overturned a jury verdict favoring the designer. The argument focuses on the Ninth Circuit’s reassessment of trial evidence, which the designer…
In a closely watched case, an Oregon federal jury has determined that a Christian music songwriter and her publisher did not infringe upon the copyright of a liturgical song penned by another composer. The decision resolves allegations of copyright infringement, which had been remanded to the jury by the Ninth Circuit last year for deliberation….
Mitby Pacholder LLP, a prominent Texas-based law firm, has expanded its intellectual property capabilities with the addition of a seasoned IP litigator in its Houston office. This strategic move is seen as an effort to bolster the firm’s expertise in intellectual property disputes, a critical area as the market for technology and innovation continues to…
In a significant development for antitrust jurisprudence, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to review antitrust counterclaims against CoStar Group, a move that allows the legal battle to proceed within the lower courts. CoStar, a prominent commercial real estate platform, had initially filed a lawsuit accusing a rival platform of significant copyright infringement. However,…
In a significant development in the legal battle over intellectual property rights, authors accusing Anthropic of using their work without permission to train its Claude chatbot have petitioned a California federal judge for final approval of a $1.5 billion settlement. The legal representatives for the authors have revised their attorney fee request from the initial…
The Federal Circuit recently delivered a ruling favoring the U.S. government in a legal battle involving a subcontractor over the proprietary rights to healthcare software used in the U.S. Army’s veterinary records system. The court upheld a lower court’s decision, indicating that the subcontractor failed to establish a valid contract claim, further dismissing attempts to…
In the ongoing legal proceedings involving Anthropic, the authors’ lawyers have strategically chosen to lower their fees request in a bid to gain approval for a settlement agreement. This move underscores the complex interactions between legal strategies and the quest for fair compensation in copyright infringement cases. The adjustment comes as the attorneys aim to…
The U.S. Copyright Office has proposed its first significant fee adjustments since 2020. Announced on March 19, 2026, this proposed fee overhaul aims to address concerns over inflation and a noticeable reduction in cost recovery since the last revision. According to the agency, the current fee structure no longer aligns with the demands of maintaining…
In a significant move within the realm of copyright law, Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, the company behind the well-known “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, has taken legal action against major technology companies, including Google and OpenAI. Filed in the California federal court, the complaint accuses these firms of engaging in mass copyright…
BMG, the prominent music publisher, has initiated legal proceedings against the AI startup Anthropic, alleging copyright infringement due to the unauthorized use of music recordings for training its Claude AI models. This legal action adds to a growing list of media companies challenging AI firms over similar copyright concerns. The complaint, filed on March 18,…
In a recent legal development, a Second Circuit judge voiced skepticism regarding OpenAI’s position in an intellectual property dispute. During a hearing, the judge appeared unimpressed when OpenAI’s legal representative struggled to clarify whether the company’s AI system had replicated content from Raw Story Media Inc. The case concerns allegations that the AI improperly duplicated…
Cloudflare’s ongoing legal battle with Italian authorities has intensified as the company appealed a significant fine resulting from its non-compliance with Italy’s Piracy Shield law. This legislation aims to protect copyright holders by requiring the blocking of websites deemed to infringe on intellectual property. Cloudflare argues that such measures sharply prioritize the interests of major…
On March 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit convened to hear oral arguments in the case of Raw Story Media, Inc. v. OpenAI, Inc., focusing on whether media organizations possess the legal standing to assert claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The DMCA prohibits the distribution of works…
A New York federal judge has ruled against a writer’s claims that a bestselling fiction author plagiarized her romance-fantasy drafts to create the popular “Crave” series. The legal battle culminated in a detailed opinion emphasizing that genre-specific elements such as “hot, sexy, dangerous boys” do not receive copyright protection. This decision brings attention to the…
In a decisive ruling, a federal judge affirmed Apple’s authority to delist apps from its App Store, highlighting the tech giant’s discretion to remove applications “with or without cause.” This decision came as a significant setback for Musi, a music streaming app that relied on YouTube’s vast library without direct agreements with copyright holders. The…
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster have recently initiated a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging infringement related to their language model, ChatGPT. The suit claims that OpenAI’s model has used nearly 100,000 copyrighted articles from these publishers, reproducing content in user interactions without permission. The complaint further accuses the AI of confusing users by attributing “hallucinated” information…
A Michigan federal judge has ruled that a pro se defendant must pay software maker Dassault Systèmes $1.8 million in fees for willfully infringing its software copyrights. This prolonged legal saga, which spanned 15 years, involved a defendant who navigated the complexities of litigation without formal legal representation. The judge notably commended the defendant’s self-representation…