IP lawsuits in U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Federal patent, copyright, and trademark lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court, Central District of California, tracked by IP Feed — newest first, each with an AI summary and the Coverage-vs-Reality meter.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-08Thibault Mauvilain v. Flynet Pictures, LLC
Photographer Thibault Mauvilain sues Flynet Pictures and others for copyright infringement over image rights.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-08Atlantic Music Group LLC v. Pacific Sunwear of California LLC
Major record labels including Atlantic Recording, Warner Music, Bad Boy Records, and Elektra Entertainment are suing Pacific Sunwear of California over copyright infringement involving motion pictures and audiovisual works. The labels claim Pacific Sunwear, a clothing retailer, unlawfully used or distributed copyrighted musical compositions and recordings without authorization.
- ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.2026-10-07Universal Electronics Inc. v. Roku, Inc.
Universal Electronics sues Roku for patent infringement over remote control technology.
- ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.2026-10-07Sonos, Inc. v. Google LLC
Sonos sues Google for infringing patents on wireless speaker technology and audio streaming systems.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-07Skeith Sean Keith DeWine v. Petersen Automotive Museum
Filmmaker Skeith Sean Keith DeWine is suing the Petersen Automotive Museum and its foundation over copyright infringement related to motion pictures or audiovisual works. The specific work at issue is not identifiable from the case record, but the dispute centers on alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted video content.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-07Disney Enterprises Inc. v. Midjourney Inc.
Disney and major studios sue Midjourney for copyright infringement over AI-generated images trained on copyrighted works.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-10-07Sajahtera, Inc. v. Kitross Apparel Los Angeles, LLC
Sajahtera, Inc. is suing Kitross Apparel Los Angeles, LLC for trademark infringement in federal court. The case involves allegations that Kitross used or registered a mark confusingly similar to Sajahtera's trademark, potentially on apparel or related goods. The outcome will determine whether Kitross must stop using the disputed mark and may result in damages.
- ClosedTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-10-07Trader Joes Company v. Trader Joes United
Trader Joe's Company is suing Trader Joe's United for trademark infringement in federal court. The lawsuit centers on the rights to the "Trader Joe's" trademark, a distinctive brand name in the retail grocery sector. The case involves competing claims to use this well-known mark.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-06Bauer-Griffin, LLC v. Gamma Media Holdings, LLC
Bauer-Griffin sues Gamma Media and others for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of photographs.
- ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.2026-10-06DIVX, LLC v. Netflix, Inc.
DIVX sues Netflix for patent infringement in federal court.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-06Alcon Entertainment, LLC v. Tesla, Inc.
Alcon Entertainment sued Tesla for copyright infringement, alleging Tesla used protected content without authorization.
- ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.2026-10-06Masimo Corporation v. Apple Inc.
Masimo sues Apple for allegedly infringing patents on wearable health monitoring technology in smartwatches.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-05Cleveland Constantine Browne v. Rodney Sebastian Clark Donalds
Shea Johnson sued Rodney Sebastian Clark Donalds and others, including major music publishers and labels (Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony ATV), over copyright infringement. The case involves music publishing rights and composition credits, with multiple defendants including songwriters and industry figures tied to Latin music production.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-10-05Cascade Drilling L.P. v. Regenesis Bioremediation Products Inc.
Cascade Drilling sues Regenesis Bioremediation over patent rights in declaratory judgment action.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-05RG Media Properties, LLC v. Blumhouse Productions, LLC
RG Media Properties sues Blumhouse Productions for copyright infringement over allegedly copied creative work.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-10-04Airbnb, Inc. v. Soul BnB LLC
Airbnb sues Soul BnB for trademark infringement over use of confusingly similar "BnB" branding.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-03Bayardo Reno Sandy v. Paramount Pictures Corporation
Bayardo Reno Sandy is suing Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement in federal court. The case involves an alleged unauthorized use of Sandy's creative work by the major film studio. The lawsuit seeks damages for the copyright violation.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Take Two Interactive Software, Inc. v. Playerauctions, Inc.
Take Two Interactive sues Playerauctions for copyright infringement over virtual game item sales.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Image Professionals GmbH v. Universal Seafood, Inc.
Image Professionals GmbH is suing Universal Seafood, Inc. for copyright infringement in federal court. The case involves alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted photographic or visual content. No specific work title is identifiable from the case caption, but the dispute centers on copyright protection in the Central District of California.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Neurocentria, Inc v. Mando International, LLC
Neurocentria sues Mando International and others for allegedly infringing its patent technology.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Steve Dashti v. Pac Fill, Inc.
Steve Dashti is suing Pac Fill, Inc. over trademark rights, with the case removed to federal court. Bibi United Group, Inc. is also named as a counter defendant. The lawsuit centers on trademark infringement claims, though the specific mark at issue is not detailed in the case metadata.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Ruthless Studios, LLC v. Dark Age Cinema, LLC
Ruthless Studios is suing Dark Age Cinema and Art the Clown, LLC over copyright infringement. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of intellectual property, though the specific work or creative content at issue is not detailed in the case record. The Central District of California court will determine liability and damages.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Wixen Music Publishing, Inc v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
Wixen Music Publishing sues Meta for copyright infringement over unlicensed music on its platforms.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Anthony Adao Carter v. Michael Munzing
Anthony Adao Carter is suing Michael Munzing and multiple music labels and publishers—including Warner Chappell, Universal, Sony, and Capitol Records—over copyright infringement. The case centers on alleged unauthorized use of Carter's musical composition or recording in connection with a work involving producer John Benitez (aka Jellybean) and singer Jocelyn Brown. The defendants include the Estate of Lonnie Simmons and multiple record labels spanning decades of music industry involvement.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Eric Ryder v. James Cameron
Eric Ryder sues James Cameron and Disney entities for copyright infringement over a motion picture audiovisual work.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Ted Entertainment, Inc. v. Snap Inc.
Ted Entertainment sues Snap for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of creative content.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Adeia Media Holdings Inc. v. Directv, LLC
Adeia Media Holdings is suing DirecTV for patent infringement. The lawsuit targets DirecTV's video delivery and interactive television technology, alleging the company uses patented methods without authorization. The case centers on media delivery patents and could affect how streaming and traditional pay-TV services operate.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-02Mattie Music Group v. Capitol Records, LLC
Mattie Music Group, doing business as Bleunig Music, is suing Capitol Records for copyright infringement. The lawsuit concerns an unidentified musical work or composition. The case, filed in the Central District of California, seeks damages for alleged unauthorized use of the copyrighted material.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-01Dickinson v. Amazon.com, Inc.
Dickinson is suing Amazon.com over copyright infringement related to motion pictures or other audiovisual works. The lawsuit centers on allegations that Amazon violated the plaintiff's copyright in a specific audiovisual work, though the particular title is not identified in the case caption alone.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-10-01Polaris PowerLED Technologies, LLC v. Western Digital Corporation
Polaris PowerLED sues Western Digital for patent infringement over LED technology used in storage devices.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-10-01Rudolph Zahler v. Stephen Howe
Rudolph Zahler sues Stephen Howe and Sony Music entities for copyright infringement over musical composition or recording rights.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-30Michael Grecco Productions Inc. v. Chive Media Group, LLC
Photographer Michael Grecco is suing Chive Media Group for copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges Chive Media unlawfully used photographs owned or controlled by Grecco Productions without permission or proper licensing.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-30Maren Flagg v. Taylor Swift
Maren Flagg sues Taylor Swift for trademark infringement in federal court.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-29Shamar Deal v. Gerald Henry
Shamar Deal sues Gerald Henry and others for copyright infringement over music distribution.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-29Shopnomix LLC v. Ad.com Interactive Media Inc.
Pronomix.ai and Shopnomix are suing Ad.com Interactive Media for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The plaintiffs allege Ad.com unlawfully used their trademark, likely related to their Pronomix.ai or Shopnomix brands in the digital advertising or e-commerce space. The case centers on whether Ad.com's use creates consumer confusion and damages the plaintiffs' brand rights.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-29MY GAMEROOM, LLC v. Hasbro, Inc.
MY GAMEROOM sues Hasbro for trademark infringement over game room branding and naming rights.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-29Alice Merton v. Ye
Alice Merton, her publisher Paper Plane Publishing, and her company Merton and Grauwinkel are suing Ye and his Yeezy Record Label over copyright infringement. The specific work at issue is not identified in the case documents provided, but the lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of Merton's copyrighted material.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-29R. Lance Hill v. Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios Inc.
R. Lance Hill sues MGM, United Artists, and Amazon Studios for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen literary work.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-29Ningbo Aux Electric Co. Ltd. v. Best Houseware Inc.
Ningbo Aux Electric sues Best Houseware for trademark infringement in federal court.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-28Andrew Woodward v. Structural Systems LLC
Andrew Woodward is suing Structural Systems LLC for trademark infringement in federal court. The case involves a disputed trademark, though the specific mark name is not identified in the court record. The lawsuit seeks to resolve the parties' competing claims to the trademark.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-09-28P and P Imports LLC v. Vevor Store LLC
P and P Imports sued Vevor Store and related Vevor entities in federal court alleging patent infringement. The lawsuit targets multiple Vevor defendants across corporate structures, but the specific patent at issue is not identifiable from available case information. The case is proceeding in the Central District of California with a special master and mediator appointed.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-28BackGrid USA, Inc. v. Urbanlinx Media, Inc.
BackGrid USA sues Urbanlinx Media for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of photographic content.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-28Art Records, LLC v. Youtube, LLC
Art Records and a coalition of Turkish music producers and distributors sued YouTube for copyright infringement over unlicensed musical recordings. The case targets YouTube's hosting of copyrighted sound recordings from multiple Turkish music labels and production companies without proper licensing or compensation.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-25NRCIA LLC v. The Elite Group Property Inspection Service Inc.
NRCIA LLC and Field Gate FLP sued Rocket Roofing Inc., The Elite Group Property Inspection Service Inc., and others for trademark infringement in federal court. The plaintiffs allege defendants misused their trademark rights. Counter-defendants Leslie Paul Watrous, Paul Jeremy Watrous, and Cert-A-Roof Inc. are also involved in the dispute.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-09-25InterDigital, Inc. v. The Walt Disney Company
InterDigital sues Disney for patent infringement across multiple streaming and entertainment platforms.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-25Activision Publishing, Inc. v. Ryan Rothholz
Activision Publishing sues Ryan Rothholz and others for copyright infringement.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-24Olivia Anne Quillin v. Yeezy Record Label, LLC
Olivia Anne Quillin sues Yeezy Record Label and associates for allegedly infringing her copyright in unreleased music.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-24Sony Music Entertainment v. The Kroger Co.
Sony Music Entertainment sued Kroger and affiliated grocery chains for copyright infringement related to audiovisual works displayed or distributed through their stores and digital platforms. The case targets multiple retailers including Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, and Shop-Rite, alleging unauthorized use of music videos or other protected audio-visual content.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-23Hyde Lane Inc v. Netflix, Inc
Hyde Lane Inc., which operates under the brand Demon Hunter, is suing Netflix for trademark infringement. The dispute centers on Netflix's use of the Demon Hunter mark, which Hyde Lane claims conflicts with its established trademark rights. The case, filed in the Central District of California, challenges Netflix's use of branding that Hyde Lane says creates consumer confusion.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-23Sound and Color, LLC v. Samuel Smith
Music publishers sue Samuel Smith for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen song compositions and recordings.
- ClosedTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-23Duffield Marine, Inc. v. Duffy Boat Rentals Long Beach Rentals
Duffield Marine is suing Duffy Boat Rentals Long Beach, Americas Promotions Network, and individuals Leah Koponen, Nye Ohrberg, and Daniel Ben-Zvi for trademark infringement in federal court. The case centers on alleged unauthorized use of Duffield Marine's trademark in the boat rental business. The parties are currently in mediation.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-22Get After It Media, Inc. v. Meruelo
Get After It Media is suing Charter Communications, Meruelo Television, and Alex Meruelo for copyright infringement in federal court. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of Get After It Media's copyrighted content. The case involves claims that the defendants used the plaintiff's intellectual property without permission.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-20Jeffrey Ryan Wicker v. Derek Kolstad
Jeffrey Ryan Wicker sues Derek Kolstad, Lions Gate, and Thunder Road Films for copyright infringement over film rights.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-09-18BridgeNine Corp. v. Apple Inc.
BridgeNine Corp. sues Apple Inc. for infringing its patent technology.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-18Kenneth P. Giavara v. Illumination Entertainment LLC
Kenneth P. Giavara sues Illumination Entertainment for copyright infringement over an unspecified work.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-09-18Haptix Solutions LLC v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
Haptix Solutions sues Meta for allegedly infringing its patent technology.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-16Dua Lipa v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of her work.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-16Disney Enterprises, Inc. v. Minimax
Disney and major studios sue Minimax and affiliates for copyright infringement.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-16April Chandler v. Mark Skipper
April Chandler sues Mark Skipper and associates for copyright infringement in federal court.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-09-15Nike, Inc. v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Nike sues Skechers for infringing patents on athletic shoe design and technology.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-15Sokolskyfilm, Inc. v. Lauren Messiah Inc.
Sokolskyfilm sues Lauren Messiah Inc. for copyright infringement.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-11Iceberg Records A S v. Moncho Chavea
Iceberg Records is suing Moncho Chavea and others, including Universal Music Group executives, for copyright infringement. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of musical works or recordings. The case involves multiple defendants and raises questions about rights ownership and licensing in the music industry.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-11Bosko Kante v. Dua Lipa
Bosko Kante is suing Dua Lipa, Warner Records, Warner Music Group, and others for copyright infringement in federal court. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of Kante's work in connection with Lipa's music or recordings. The case centers on claims that Kante's intellectual property rights were violated.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-09-11X1 Discovery, Inc. v. Microsoft Corporation
X1 Discovery is suing Microsoft for patent infringement in federal court. The case involves technology covered by X1 Discovery's patents, likely related to search or discovery software. The lawsuit seeks damages for Microsoft's alleged unauthorized use of the patented technology.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-10TRUMAN v. FILMHUB
Truman sues FilmHub for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of creative content.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-10Lyrical Corp. II, LLC v. Lyrical Media LLC
Lyrical Corp. II sues Lyrical Media LLC for trademark infringement over the "Lyrical" brand name.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-08Tempo Music Investments, LLC v. Miley Cyrus
Tempo Music Investments sues Miley Cyrus for copyright infringement over an unspecified musical work.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-08Carl Watts v. Universal Pictures
Carl Watts sues Universal Pictures for allegedly copying his copyrighted work without permission.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-08Curtis J. Jackson, III v. Ryan Kavanaugh
Curtis Jackson (50 Cent) and his companies G-Unit Film & Television and NYC Vibe are suing Ryan Kavanaugh and his companies GenTV LLC and Skill House Movie LLC for trademark infringement in federal court in California. The lawsuit centers on unauthorized use of trademarks associated with Jackson's entertainment brand and G-Unit properties.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-04Ivory Paynes v. Devante McCreary
Ivory Paynes sues Devante McCreary and music industry parties for copyright infringement.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-04Activision Publishing, Inc. v. Julian Angel Valenzuela
Activision sues Julian Angel Valenzuela for copyright infringement and DMCA violations related to digital content.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-04Alethea O'Toole v. Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Inc.
Alethea O'Toole sues Nickelodeon Animation Studio for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen creative work.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-03Lauren J. Salkin v. Taylor J. Sheridan
Lauren Salkin is suing Taylor Sheridan, NBCUniversal, Paramount Global, and other production companies over alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuit centers on intellectual property rights related to creative works, with major studios and producers named as defendants in the Central District of California.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-09-03Supacolour Group Limited v. Parsons Media Group, LLC
Supacolour Group Limited sues Parsons Media Group and Matthew Parsons for trademark infringement.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-03Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. v. Derek S. Powell
Blizzard Entertainment sues Powell for copyright infringement in federal court.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-09-02NTECH Properties, Inc. v. ByteDance Ltd.
NTECH Properties sues ByteDance for infringing its U.S. patent in TikTok's technology or operations.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-09-02Entropic Communications, LLC v. DISH Network Corporation
Entropic Communications sues DISH, Comcast, Cox, MaxLinear, AT&T, and DIRECTV for infringing its patents.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-09-02Entropic Communications, LLC v. Cox Communications, Inc.
Entropic Communications sued Cox Communications and Comcast for patent infringement, alleging they violated patents related to cable modem and broadband technology. MaxLinear, which acquired Entropic's assets, is also involved as a counter defendant. The case centers on intellectual property rights to telecommunications infrastructure patents used in residential internet service delivery.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-02Artist Revenue Advocates, LLC v. Kanye Omari West
Artist Revenue Advocates sues Kanye West for copyright infringement related to music or content.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-09-01Zynga, Inc. v. Flow Games Bilisim Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi
Zynga and Peak Games sued Flow Games for copyright infringement over mobile game design. The lawsuit centers on allegations that Flow Games copied gameplay mechanics, visual elements, or other protected creative aspects from Zynga's or Peak's games. The case involves competing mobile game developers in a crowded market where design similarities often spark disputes.
- ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.2026-09-01Colibri Heart Valve LLC v. Medtronic CoreValve LLC
Colibri Heart Valve sues Medtronic CoreValve for infringing patents on transcatheter heart valve technology.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-31Daniel Tino v. A24 Films, LLC
Daniel Tino sues A24 Films, HBO, and others for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen creative work.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-30Marc Wolstenholme v. Riot Games, Inc.
Marc Wolstenholme sues Riot Games for copyright infringement over League of Legends game content.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-08-28Duzy IOD LLC v. Bytedance Ltd.
DUZY IOD is suing TikTok and ByteDance for allegedly infringing its patent technology.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-08-28Entropic Communications, LLC v. DIRECTV, LLC
Entropic Communications sues DIRECTV, Dish Network, and AT&T for infringing its patents in set-top boxes and video delivery technology.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-08-28Innovation Technologies Partners LP v. Hulu, LLC
Innovation Technologies Partners sues Hulu for patent infringement over streaming technology.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-26Scott Duthie v. Rin, Inc.
Screenwriter Scott Duthie is suing Rin, Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment, and others for copyright infringement. The lawsuit involves allegations that defendants unlawfully used Duthie's creative work without permission or compensation. Multiple parties including Shamrock Entertainment have intervened in the case, which is being litigated in the Central District of California.
- ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.2026-08-25Opus One Corporation dba Contest Factory v. Wishpond Technologies Ltd.
Opus One Corporation sues Wishpond Technologies for allegedly infringing its patent technology used in contest and sweepstakes software.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-24Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. v. Does 1-10
Konami sues anonymous defendants for copyright infringement related to digital entertainment products.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-23Darrin Henson v. Sony Music Entertainment
Dancer Darrin Henson sues Sony Music Entertainment for copyright infringement over musical composition.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-21Alan Lazar v. Amazon Studios, LLC
Alan Lazar sues Amazon Studios for copyright infringement over allegedly copied creative work.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-20Steven Moseni v. Shaun Hopkins
Steven Moseni sues Shaun Hopkins and music publishers for copyright infringement over a musical composition.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-20Empawa Africa Music Services Limited v. Benito Martinez Ocasio
Empawa Africa sues Bad Bunny and distributors for copyright infringement over unauthorized music use.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-19Goosh Inc. v. AFG Media Ltd
Taizhou Qujiang Toys Co., Ltd. and Goosh Inc. are suing AFG Media Ltd for copyright infringement in federal court. The case involves a copyright dispute, though the specific work or creative content at issue is not identified in the court records.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-19Lamount London v. Quavious Marshall
Lamount London is suing Quavious Marshall (Quavo) for copyright infringement in federal court, with W Chappell Music Corp., UMG Recordings, and Universal Music-MGB NA joining as parties. The case centers on alleged unauthorized use of London's copyrighted musical work. The dispute involves major record labels and raises questions about songwriting credits and royalty rights in hip-hop production.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-19Hirose Enterprises, LLC v. John Holiday
Hirose Enterprises and music publishers W Chappell Music and Sony Music Publishing sued John Holiday and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter over copyright infringement in a federal lawsuit filed in the Central District of California. The case centers on alleged unauthorized use of a copyrighted musical work, with Parkwood Entertainment also named as a defendant.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-08-17Universal Electronics Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc.
Universal Electronics is suing Amazon over patent infringement related to remote control technology and smart home devices. The case centers on whether Amazon's products infringe Universal Electronics' patented innovations in wireless control systems. Universal Electronics, a major licensor of remote control patents, is seeking damages for unauthorized use of its technology.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-17Sony Music Entertainment v. Designer Brands Inc.
Sony Music sues Designer Brands and shoe retailers for copyright infringement related to music recordings.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-08-17Netlist, Inc. v. Micron Technology, Inc.
Netlist is suing Micron Technology and its subsidiary Micron Semiconductor Products over patent infringement. The case centers on Netlist's patented memory technology and how Micron allegedly uses it in their semiconductor products without license, raising questions about validity and damages in the competitive memory chip market.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-08-14Perceptix Technologies LLC v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
Perceptix Technologies sues Meta for patent infringement over technology used in Meta's products.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-13Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation v. Bright North Studios, Inc.
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation sues Bright North Studios for copyright infringement involving motion pictures or audiovisual works.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-13Augustin v. BetterBody Foods & Nutrition, LLC
Joshua MacLaughlin Augustin is suing BetterBody Foods & Nutrition over copyright infringement of audiovisual work. The case centers on allegations that the company used protected film or video content without license or permission, raising questions about the scope of the company's media use and Augustin's ownership rights.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-08-11Rainbow S.p.A. v. Secret Waterfall LLC
Rainbow S.p.A. sues Secret Waterfall LLC and others for trademark and copyright infringement.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-08-06Prosperina Ventures LLC v. MAXLITE, INC., a New Jersey corporation
Prosperina Ventures is suing MAXLITE, a New Jersey lighting manufacturer, for patent infringement. The lawsuit centers on disputed patent rights, with Prosperina claiming MAXLITE unlawfully uses patented technology. The case involves a utility patent infringement claim in federal court.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-08-06Eric Mercer, Jr. v. Cash Carti Music, LLC
Eric Mercer, Jr. is suing Cash Carti Music, Jordan Carter, Interscope Records, and Universal Music Group for copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of Mercer's copyrighted work in connection with Playboi Carti's music or releases. The case targets both the artist and major record labels involved in distribution.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-07-31Formal Entertainment LLC v. Zain Javadd Malik
Formal Entertainment sues Zain Malik and others for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized use of protected work.
- ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.2026-07-31Jonathan E. Jaffe v. Adobe, Inc.
Jonathan Jaffe sues Adobe for infringing his patent in the company's software products.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-07-31Stussy, Inc. v. Swish Studios LLC
Stussy sues Swish Studios for trademark infringement over unauthorized use of the iconic Stussy brand.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-07-31Velos Media, LLC v. The Walt Disney Company
Velos Media sues Disney for patent infringement in federal court.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-07-30WEBBER FILMS LLC v. IRIS INDIE INTERNATIONAL LLC
Webber Films is suing Iris Indie International for copyright infringement. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of a copyrighted work, though the specific film or creative property at issue is not detailed in the case filing. The dispute involves potential damages for copyright violation in the entertainment industry.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-07-24Tir Technologies Limited v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
Tir Technologies sues Meta for allegedly infringing its patents.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-07-22Nexon America Inc. v. John Does 1-10
Nexon America sues unknown defendants for trademark infringement related to its gaming brand and products.
- ClosedTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-07-22Byron Belin v. Starz Entertainment, LLC
Byron Belin sues Starz and G-Unit over trademark infringement related to entertainment branding or product naming.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-07-20Spheres Music, LLC v. John Murphy
Spheres Music sues John Murphy and Warner Bros. for copyright infringement over music composition.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-07-20Renzie Wilson Price v. Netflix Inc.
Renzie Wilson Price sues Netflix and producers for copyright infringement over an unspecified creative work.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-07-20Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. v. TikTok Inc.
Michael Grecco Productions sues TikTok for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of its photographs.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.2026-07-20Intent IQ, LLC v. Snap Inc.
Intent IQ sues Snap for allegedly infringing its patents related to targeted advertising technology.
- ActiveTrademarkC.D. Cal.2026-07-20PRIMECAP Management Company v. Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC
PRIMECAP Management Company sues Prime Capital Investment Advisors for trademark infringement over the "PRIMECAP" name.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-07-17John Russo v. Hello and Hola Media, Inc
John Russo sues Hello and Hola Media for copyright infringement in federal court.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.2026-07-17Rene Moore v. Universal Music Group, Inc.
Rene Moore sues Universal Music Group for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized use of her work.
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