CopyrightN.D. Cal.3:26-cv-00174Closed

Gholami v. OpenAI, Inc.

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Summary

Danial Gholami sues OpenAI for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of his work.

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Latest ruling: neutral (2026-01-08)

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorableDocketFiled 2026-01-062026-01-08 · ruling · favors neutral Terminate Civil Case2026-01-08 · ruling · favors neutral ***Civil Case Terminated. (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/8/2026)Jan 26Jan 26Jan 26filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Docket no.
3:26-cv-00174
Nature of suit
Copyright
Judge
Charles R. Breyer
Filed
2026-01-06
Last filing
2026-10-05
Terminated
2026-01-08

Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Danial Gholami (plaintiff) OpenAI, Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

  1. #262026-08-28

    Sanctions; Exhibit S

  2. #252026-08-20

    Disqualify Counsel

  3. #242026-08-20

    Miscellaneous Relief; USM-285; Summons form; Complaint

  4. #232026-08-19

    Order on Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11

  5. #222026-08-17

    Amended Complaint

  6. #212026-08-17

    Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11

  7. #202026-07-27

    Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Order on Motion to Lift Stay

  8. #192026-07-18

    Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Lift Stay

  9. #182026-06-11

    Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11

  10. #172026-06-10

    Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11

  11. #162026-06-10

    Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11; USM-285; Summons form

  12. #152026-05-28

    ORDER denying Administrative Motions and Staying Case. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on May 28, 2026. (crblc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/28/2026)Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)

  13. #142026-05-27

    Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11

  14. #132026-05-27

    Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11

  15. #122026-05-27

    Administrative Motion to File Under Seal

  16. #112026-05-27

    Amended Complaint

  17. 2026-01-08

    ***Civil Case Terminated. (cv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/8/2026)

  18. 2026-01-08

    Terminate Civil Case

  19. 2026-01-08

    Terminated Case

  20. 2026-01-07

    Clerk's Notice

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