CopyrightWAWD2:26-cv-01031

Beaulier v. Microsoft Corporation

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Summary

Austin Beaulier sues Microsoft for copyright infringement over allegedly copied creative work.

Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.

Coverage vs reality meter

Coverage vs realityPress: defendant

Coverage events: 1P · 3D · 1N (5 articles)

Press coverage leans defendant-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.

Coverage breakdown — the articles behind the meter

1 plaintiff-favorable · 3 defendant-favorable · 1 neutral articles

The meter counts distinct coverage events, not articles: 1 plaintiff · 3 defendant · 1 neutral events — a burst of same-stance coverage counts once, however many outlets ran it.

Plaintiff-favorable
Defendant-favorable

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time

Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time▲ plaintiff-favorable▼ defendant-favorable2026-03-23 · coverage 1P / 0D / 1N2026-06-08 · coverage 0P / 1D / 0N2026-06-22 · coverage 0P / 1D / 0N2026-08-31 · coverage 0P / 1D / 0NDocketFiled 2026-03-262026-06-08 · filing · favors defendant MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation. Oral Argument Requested. No…Mar 26Jun 26Aug 26filingruling■ plaintiff■ defendantweekly coverage · docket events

Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
WAWD
Docket no.
2:26-cv-01031
Nature of suit
Copyright
Judge
Jamal N. Whitehead
Filed
2026-03-26
Last filing
2026-10-05

Cause

17:101 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Microsoft41Beaulier4

Parties

Austin Beaulier (plaintiff) Microsoft Corporation (defendant)

Docket entries

  1. #222026-06-09

    STIPULATION Notice re: Plaintiff's Deadline to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by parties re 21 MOTION to Dismiss (Dennett, Jason) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

  2. #212026-06-08

    MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 8/3/2026, (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

  3. #202026-06-01

    NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Deirdre Jane Farrell on behalf of Defendant Microsoft Corporation. (Farrell, Deirdre) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

  4. #192026-05-06

    ORDER re 18 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Christopher Cariello for Microsoft Corporation, by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(PS) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

  5. #182026-05-06

    APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Christopher Cariello FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Defendant Microsoft Corporation (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9667556 (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

  6. 2026-05-06

    No description on file

  7. #172026-04-27

    MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. Case reassigned to Judge Jamal N Whitehead for all further proceedings. Hon. Brian A Tsuchida no longer assigned to case. (AQ) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

  8. #162026-04-23

    AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on Microsoft Corporation on 4/3/2026, filed by Plaintiff Austin Beaulier. (Edelman, William) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

  9. #152026-04-23

    NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND DECLINATION OF CONSENT FORM. Each party will be deemed to have knowingly and voluntarily consented to proceed before a Magistrate Judge if this form is not returned by 4/30/2026. Please Note: Forms must not be electronically filed with the Court. (AQ) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

  10. #142026-04-21

    ORDER granting 13 Stipulated Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint signed by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. Microsoft Corporation answer due 6/8/2026. (AQ) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

  11. #132026-04-21

    Joint Stipulated MOTION and [Proposed] Order to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint, filed by Defendant Microsoft Corporation. Noting Date 4/21/2026, (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

  12. #122026-04-21

    NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Mark Steven Parris on behalf of Defendant Microsoft Corporation. (Parris, Mark) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

  13. #102026-04-03

    NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jason T Dennett on behalf of Plaintiff Austin Beaulier. (Dennett, Jason) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

  14. #112026-03-31

    REPORT on the filing or determination of an action. Mailed to the US Copyright Office. (ELS) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

  15. 2026-03-31

    Hon. Brian A Tsuchida added. (KB)

  16. 2026-03-31

    No description on file

  17. 2026-03-31

    No description on file

  18. 2026-03-30

    No description on file

  19. 2026-03-30

    No description on file

  20. 2026-03-30

    Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 4 by attorney Michael Acciavatti will not be processed at this time. The Pro Hac attorney must submit a Pro Hac Vice access request via Manage My Account on PACER, under the Maintenance tab. See page 2 of the Pro Hac Vice Application Guide for detailed instructions. Please contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at 206-370-8400 or WAWD_Admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney Michael Acciavatti) (PS)

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