The New York Times Co. v. Brave Software, Inc.
Summary
The New York Times Company is suing Brave Software for copyright infringement. The lawsuit targets Brave's use of New York Times content, alleging the browser company has unlawfully reproduced and distributed copyrighted articles and journalism without permission or payment.
Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.
Coverage vs reality meter
Coverage events: 1P · 0D · 1N (4 articles)
Press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.
Coverage breakdown — the articles behind the meter
3 plaintiff-favorable · 0 defendant-favorable · 1 neutral articles
The meter counts distinct coverage events, not articles: 1 plaintiff · 0 defendant · 1 neutral events — a burst of same-stance coverage counts once, however many outlets ran it.
- New York Times, Daily News Sue Brave Browser Over AI Content ScrapingHoodline · 2026-11-02
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- The New York Times and other publications sue Brave web browser for AI scraping and bypassing paywallsThe Verge · 2026-11-02
None classified yet.
Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time
Counsel of record
- Rothwell Figg Ernst & Manbeck PCSteven M Lieberman
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- Docket no.
- 1:26-cv-09549
- Nature of suit
- Copyright
- Filed
- 2026-11-02
- Last filing
- 2026-11-02
Cause
17:501 Copyright Infringement
Entities in this case
Parties
Brave Software, Inc. (all defendants) The New York Times Co. (all plaintiffs)
Docket entries
- #72026-11-02
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 8.1, # 2 Exhibit A - 8.2, # 3 Exhibit A - 8.3, # 4 Exhibit A - 8.4, # 5 Exhibit A - 8.5, # 6 Exhibit A - 8.6, # 7 Exhibit A - 8.7, # 8 Exhibit A - 8.8, # 9 Exhibit A - 8.9, # 10 Exhibit A - 9.1, # 11 Exhibit A - 9.2, # 12 Exhibit A - 9.3, # 13 Exhibit A - 9.4, # 14 Exhibit A - 9.5, # 15 Exhibit A - 9.6, # 16 Exhibit A - 9.7, # 17 Exhibit A - 9.8, # 18 Exhibit A - 10.1, # 19 Exhibit A - 10.2, # 20 Exhibit A - 10.3, # 21 Exhibit A - 10.4, # 22 Exhibit A - 11.1, # 23 Exhibit A - 11.2, # 24 Exhibit A - 11.3, # 25 Exhibit A - 11.4, # 26 Exhibit A - 12.1, # 27 Exhibit A - 12.2, # 28 Exhibit A - 12.3, # 29 Exhibit A - 12.4, # 30 Exhibit A - 12.5, # 31 Exhibit A - 12.6, # 32 Exhibit A - 13.1, # 33 Exhibit A - 13.2, # 34 Exhibit A - 13.3, # 35 Exhibit A - 13.4, # 36 Exhibit A - 13.5, # 37 Exhibit A - 13.6, # 38 Exhibit A - 14.1, # 39 Exhibit A - 14.2, # 40 Exhibit A - 14.3, # 41 Exhibit A - 14.4, # 42 Exhibit A - 14.5, # 43 Exhibit A - 15.1, # 44 Exhibit A - 15.2, # 45 Exhibit A - 15.3, # 46 Exhibit A - 15.4, # 47 Exhibit A - 16.1, # 48 Exhibit A - 16.2, # 49 Exhibit A - 16.3, # 50 Exhibit A - 17.1, # 51 Exhibit A - 17.2, # 52 Exhibit A - 18.1, # 53 Exhibit A - 18.2, # 54 Exhibit A - 18.3, # 55 Exhibit A - 18.4, # 56 Exhibit A - 18.5, # 57 Exhibit A - 19.1, # 58 Exhibit A - 19.2, # 59 Exhibit A - 19.3, # 60 Exhibit A - 19.4, # 61 Exhibit A - 19.5).(Lieberman, Steven) (Entered: 11/02/2026)
- #62026-11-02
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 1.1, # 2 Exhibit A - 1.2, # 3 Exhibit A - 1.3, # 4 Exhibit A - 1.4, # 5 Exhibit A - 1.5, # 6 Exhibit A - 1.6, # 7 Exhibit A - 1.7, # 8 Exhibit A - 1.8, # 9 Exhibit A - 2.1, # 10 Exhibit A - 2.2, # 11 Exhibit A - 2.3, # 12 Exhibit A - 2.4, # 13 Exhibit A - 2.5, # 14 Exhibit A - 2.6, # 15 Exhibit A - 2.7, # 16 Exhibit A - 2.8, # 17 Exhibit A - 2.9, # 18 Exhibit A - 2.10, # 19 Exhibit A - 2.11, # 20 Exhibit A - 2.12, # 21 Exhibit A - 3.1, # 22 Exhibit A - 3.2, # 23 Exhibit A - 3.3, # 24 Exhibit A - 3.4, # 25 Exhibit A - 3.5, # 26 Exhibit A - 3.6, # 27 Exhibit A - 3.7, # 28 Exhibit A - 3.8, # 29 Exhibit A - 3.9, # 30 Exhibit A - 3.10, # 31 Exhibit A - 3.11, # 32 Exhibit A - 4.1, # 33 Exhibit A - 4.2, # 34 Exhibit A - 4.3, # 35 Exhibit A - 4.4, # 36 Exhibit A - 4.5, # 37 Exhibit A - 4.6, # 38 Exhibit A - 4.7, # 39 Exhibit A - 4.8, # 40 Exhibit A - 4.9, # 41 Exhibit A - 5.1, # 42 Exhibit A - 5.2, # 43 Exhibit A - 5.3, # 44 Exhibit A - 5.4, # 45 Exhibit A - 5.5, # 46 Exhibit A - 6.1, # 47 Exhibit A - 6.2, # 48 Exhibit A - 6.3, # 49 Exhibit A - 6.4, # 50 Exhibit A - 6.5, # 51 Exhibit A - 6.6, # 52 Exhibit A - 6.7, # 53 Exhibit A - 6.8, # 54 Exhibit A - 7.1, # 55 Exhibit A - 7.2, # 56 Exhibit A - 7.3, # 57 Exhibit A - 7.4, # 58 Exhibit A - 7.5, # 59 Exhibit A - 7.6, # 60 Exhibit A - 7.7, # 61 Exhibit A - 7.8, # 62 Exhibit A - 7.9).(Lieberman, Steven) (Entered: 11/02/2026)
- #52026-11-02
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Brave Software. Inc., re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by The New York Times Co...(Lieberman, Steven) (Entered: 11/02/2026)
- #42026-11-02
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by The New York Times Co...(Lieberman, Steven) (Entered: 11/02/2026)
- #32026-11-02
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Steven M Lieberman on behalf of The New York Times Co...(Lieberman, Steven) (Entered: 11/02/2026)
- #22026-11-02
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Lieberman, Steven) (Entered: 11/02/2026)
- #12026-11-02
COMPLAINT against Brave Software, Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-33704197)Document filed by The New York Times Co...(Lieberman, Steven) (Entered: 11/02/2026)
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