IP lawsuits in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

Federal patent, copyright, and trademark lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, tracked by IP Feed — newest first, each with an AI summary and the Coverage-vs-Reality meter.

  1. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-09
    Apple, Inc. v. Cloud Controls LLC

    Apple sues Cloud Controls over patent infringement in federal court seeking declaratory judgment.

  2. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-09
    Shakespeare v. Anthropic PBC

    Authors and publishers sue Anthropic for training AI models on copyrighted books without permission.

  3. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-08
    Ted Entertainment, Inc. v. Nvidia Corporation

    Ted Entertainment, Golfholics, and Matt Fisher sued Nvidia for copyright infringement. The case targets Nvidia's alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted material, likely related to entertainment or golf content, in connection with Nvidia's AI or graphics technology. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for the unauthorized reproduction and distribution of their intellectual property.

  4. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-08
    Elsevier Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Major book publishers including Elsevier, Penguin Random House, Hachette, and Macmillan are suing Meta over copyright infringement, alleging the company used their published works without permission to train AI systems. The case centers on Meta's use of copyrighted literary works as training data for its AI models.

  5. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-10-08
    Baron App, Inc. d/b/a/ Cameo v. OpenAI, Inc.

    Cameo sues OpenAI for trademark infringement over alleged unauthorized use of celebrity likenesses and names.

  6. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Authors sue Meta for copyright infringement, claiming the company used their works to train AI models without permission.

  7. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    Rearden LLC v. TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp.

    Rearden sues Disney and Lucasfilm for copyright infringement over motion capture technology in Star Wars films.

  8. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    Sullivan v. Meta Platforms, Inc

    Michael Sullivan sues Meta and executives for copyright infringement involving unspecified creative works.

  9. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    Apple, Inc. v. Piney Woods Mobility LLC

    Apple sues Piney Woods Mobility over patent infringement claims in federal court.

  10. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    Cognella, Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Cognella sues Meta for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized use of its educational content.

  11. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    Ted Entertainment, Inc. v. ByteDance Inc

    Ted Entertainment sues ByteDance for copyright infringement, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted content.

  12. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC v. Meta Platforms Inc.

    Chicken Soup for the Soul sues Meta and AI companies for copyright infringement over training data use.

  13. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    TradeSun, Inc. v. OpenAI OpCo, LLC

    TradeSun, Inc. is suing OpenAI and its parent company OpenAI Group PBC for trademark infringement in federal court. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of TradeSun's trademark. The case was filed in the Northern District of California.

  14. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    VE Opening LLC v. Dropbox, Inc.

    VE Opening LLC sues Dropbox for patent infringement over file storage and synchronization technology.

  15. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    Nazemian v. NVIDIA Corporation

    Authors Nazemian, Orlean, Dubus, O'Nan, and Keene sue NVIDIA for copyright infringement.

  16. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    Google LLC v. EcoFactor, Inc.

    Google is seeking declaratory judgment against EcoFactor over patent claims, likely involving smart thermostat or energy management technology. The lawsuit centers on whether Google's products infringe EcoFactor's patents, with Google proactively filing to establish non-infringement or invalidity before facing an infringement suit.

  17. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-10-07
    Dash.fi Technologies Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Dash.fi Technologies is suing Meta Platforms over trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The case centers on alleged unauthorized use of Dash.fi's trademark, with the outcome determining whether Meta can continue using the disputed mark in commerce.

  18. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-06
    EVOX Productions, LLC v. Google LLC

    EVOX Productions sues Google for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized use of its content.

  19. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-06
    DirecTV, LLC v. Adeia Inc.

    DirecTV sues Adeia for patent infringement over media guide and interactive television technology.

  20. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-06
    VE Opening LLC v. Salesforce, Inc.

    VE Opening LLC sues Salesforce for patent infringement over allegedly copied technology.

  21. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-06
    Metarail, Inc. v. Google LLC

    Metarail, Inc. is suing Google LLC for patent infringement in federal court. The lawsuit centers on a patent owned by Metarail, with the specific patent number and technology at issue not publicly detailed in available court records. The case was filed in the Northern District of California.

  22. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-06
    Entrepreneur Media, LLC v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Entrepreneur Media sues Meta for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen content.

  23. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-10-06
    Behring Capital LLC v. Stak Corp.

    Behring Capital sues Stak Corp. for trademark infringement in federal court.

  24. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-06
    UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Last Brand, Inc.

    UMG Recordings sues Last Brand for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized music use.

  25. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-05
    INTERUM GROUP INC. v. Zoom Video Communications, Inc

    Interum Group sues Zoom for patent infringement over video communications technology.

  26. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-05
    Lyon v. Adobe Inc.

    Plaintiffs Arthur Kleiner and Elizabeth Lyon are suing Adobe Inc. for copyright infringement. The lawsuit targets specific creative works allegedly copied or used without permission by Adobe's software or services. The case will determine whether Adobe violated the plaintiffs' copyrights and what damages are owed.

  27. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-10-05
    Quest Software Inc. v. Quest Global Services, PTE. Ltd.

    Quest Software sues Quest Global Services for trademark infringement over the Quest brand name.

  28. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-05
    Ted Entertainment, Inc. v. OpenAI Inc.

    Ted Entertainment sues OpenAI for allegedly using copyrighted content to train AI models without permission.

  29. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-05
    Tanzer v. Adobe Inc.

    E. Molly Tanzer sues Adobe for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of her creative work.

  30. ClosedCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-05
    Gholami v. OpenAI, Inc.

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

  31. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-10-02
    Roblox Corporation v. PlayerAuctions, Inc.

    Roblox sues PlayerAuctions for trademark infringement related to virtual gaming marketplace services.

  32. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-02
    VirtaMove, Corp. v. Google LLC

    VirtaMove sues Google for patent infringement related to virtual movement technology.

  33. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-02
    Beaulier v. Roblox Corporation

    Austin Beaulier sues Roblox Corporation for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of creative content.

  34. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-02
    In Re Mosaic LLM Litigation

    Authors Jason Reynolds, Rebecca Makkai, Brian Keene, Abdi Nazemian, and Stewart O'Nan sued Mosaic ML and Databricks for copyright infringement over AI training data.

  35. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-02
    Global Weather Productions, LLC v. Megamedia S.A.

    Global Weather Productions sues Megamedia for copyright infringement over weather-related content.

  36. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-10-02
    Oracle Corporation v. Crypto Oracle, LLC

    Oracle Corporation sues Crypto Oracle LLC and related entities for trademark infringement over the 'Oracle' name.

  37. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-02
    VirtaMove, Corp. v. Amazon.com, Inc.

    VirtaMove sues Amazon for patent infringement under federal patent law.

  38. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-02
    B.S.D Crown, Ltd. v. Amazon.com, Inc.

    B.S.D Crown sues Amazon for patent infringement under federal patent law.

  39. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-10-01
    Carreyrou v. Anthropic PBC

    Journalists and authors including John Carreyrou are suing AI companies including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Meta, and others for copyright infringement, alleging their published works were used to train large language models without permission or compensation. The case targets the unauthorized use of copyrighted articles, books, and journalism to build commercial AI systems.

  40. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-01
    HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC v. GOOGLE LLC

    Headwater Research is suing Google over patent infringement. The case involves a patent (number not specified in filing documents) likely related to internet technology or data management, Headwater's core business area. The lawsuit seeks damages for Google's alleged unauthorized use of the patented technology.

  41. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-10-01
    LS Cable & System Ltd. v. Apple Inc.

    LS Cable & System sued Apple for patent infringement related to cable and connector technology.

  42. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-30
    Concord Music Group, Inc. v. Anthropic PBC

    Concord Music Group sues Anthropic for copyright infringement, alleging the AI company used its songs to train AI models.

  43. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-30
    BMG Rights Management (US) LLC v. Anthropic PBC

    BMG Rights Management sues Anthropic for copyright infringement over AI training on music compositions.

  44. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-30
    Beaulier v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Austin Beaulier sues Meta Platforms for copyright infringement.

  45. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-09-30
    Ex Populus, Inc. v. SpaceXAI Corp.

    Ex Populus is suing X Corp., Space Exploration Technologies Corp., SpaceXAI LLC, and SpaceXAI Corp. over trademark infringement. The lawsuit centers on the defendants' use of branding or marks that Ex Populus claims infringe its trademark rights, though the specific mark at issue is not detailed in the case record.

  46. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-30
    Artificial Intelligence Industry Association, Inc. v. Osaro, Inc.

    The Artificial Intelligence Industry Association is suing Osaro, Inc. and Fanuc America Corporation for patent infringement. The lawsuit centers on patent claims related to artificial intelligence technology, though the specific patent numbers and technical details are not publicly identified in available court records.

  47. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-30
    Ted Entertainment, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.

    Ted Entertainment sues Apple for copyright infringement involving works potentially related to Golfholics.

  48. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-30
    Cambronne Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    John Carreyrou sues Meta for allegedly infringing copyright on content related to his investigative work.

  49. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-30
    Concord Music Group, Inc. v. Anthropic PBC

    Concord Music Group sues Anthropic for copyright infringement over AI training on musical works without permission.

  50. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-29
    Yangtze Memory Technologies Company, Ltd. v. Micron Technology, Inc.

    Yangtze Memory Technologies sued Micron Technology for allegedly infringing its patents related to memory technology.

  51. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-09-29
    Gemini Data, Inc. v. Google LLC

    Gemini Data sues Google for trademark infringement over the Gemini name.

  52. ClosedCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-29
    Bartz v. Anthropic PBC

    Bartz sues Anthropic for copyright infringement, alleging the AI company used protected works without permission.

  53. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-29
    Google LLC v. SerpApi, LLC

    Google sues SerpApi for copyright infringement over scraping Google Search results.

  54. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-09-28
    Westbridge Capital Management, LLC v. Westbridge Capital, LTD.

    Westbridge Capital Management sues Westbridge Capital LTD for trademark infringement over the competing use of the Westbridge Capital name.

  55. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-28
    Valjakka v. Netflix, Inc.

    Valjakka sues Netflix for patent infringement related to unspecified technology or method.

  56. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-09-28
    Beckstoffer v. Bay Point Capital Partners II, LP

    Beckstoffer Vineyards sues Bay Point Capital Partners for trademark infringement over wine brand use.

  57. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-28
    Sony Music Publishing (US) LLC v. Anthropic PBC

    Major music publishers including Warner Chappell, Sony Music Publishing, and others sued AI company Anthropic and its leaders for copyright infringement, alleging the company trained its AI models on millions of copyrighted songs without permission. The lawsuit targets Anthropic's use of protected musical works to build generative AI technology, seeking damages for unauthorized reproduction and distribution of the compositions.

  58. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-25
    HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC v. Google LLC

    Headwater Research sues Google for patent infringement in federal court.

  59. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-25
    Cook v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Jennifer L. Cook sues Meta Platforms for copyright infringement in federal court.

  60. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-25
    Reed Semiconductor Corp. v. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

    Reed Semiconductor is suing Monolithic Power Systems for patent infringement. The lawsuit centers on semiconductor technology patents, with Reed alleging that Monolithic Power's products infringe its intellectual property rights in the semiconductor design and manufacturing space.

  61. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-25
    ShopSee, Inc. v. TikTok, Inc.

    ShopSee sues TikTok for allegedly infringing its patent technology.

  62. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-25
    Headwater Research LLC v. Google LLC

    Headwater Research is suing Google for patent infringement. The lawsuit centers on patents related to network technology and data management systems. The case seeks damages for Google's alleged unauthorized use of Headwater's patented inventions in its products and services.

  63. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-25
    Google LLC v. Boomcloud 360, Inc.

    Google is suing Boomcloud 360 seeking a declaration that it hasn't infringed the company's patent rights. The lawsuit centers on a patent dispute, likely involving technology related to cloud services or data management—Boomcloud's core business area. Google is moving preemptively to establish it has the legal right to operate its services without infringing Boomcloud's intellectual property.

  64. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-25
    Google LLC v. Headwater Research LLC

    Google seeks declaratory judgment against Headwater Research in patent dispute over unspecified technology.

  65. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-09-25
    The Foundry Visionmongers Ltd. v. Adobe Inc.

    The Foundry Visionmongers sues Adobe for trademark infringement over disputed branding rights.

  66. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-24
    Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. v. Finelite, Inc.

    Seoul Semiconductor sues Finelite for infringing its patents on LED lighting technology.

  67. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-24
    Entangled Media, LLC v. Dropbox, Inc.

    Entangled Media sues Dropbox for allegedly infringing its patent technology.

  68. ClosedCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-23
    Stebbins v. Alphabet Inc.

    David Stebbins sues Alphabet, YouTube, Twitch, and Discord for copyright infringement.

  69. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-23
    Kwon v. Anthropic PBC

    Multiple authors sue Anthropic for allegedly using their copyrighted books to train AI without permission.

  70. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-23
    Dialect, LLC v. Google LLC

    Dialect, LLC is suing Google LLC and Alphabet Inc. for patent infringement. The lawsuit centers on a patent that Dialect owns, which Google allegedly infringes through its products or services. The specific claims and patent details remain to be established through litigation.

  71. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-22
    VLSI Technology LLC v. Intel Corporation

    VLSI Technology sues Intel for patent infringement in semiconductor technology dispute.

  72. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-22
    Google LLC v. EcoFactor, Inc.

    Google seeks declaratory judgment against EcoFactor in patent dispute over smart thermostat technology.

  73. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-21
    Comcast Cable Communications, LLC v. Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.

    Comcast Cable Communications is suing Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment over patent infringement in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit centers on a patent related to spectrum and signal alignment technology. The case involves allegations that the defendant's technology violates Comcast's patented innovations in this field.

  74. ClosedTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-09-18
    LinkedIn Corporation v. ProAPIs Inc.

    LinkedIn sues ProAPIs, Netswift, and Alam Rehmat for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act.

  75. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-18
    Global Weather Productions, LLC v. Bouzaidi

    Global Weather Productions sues Al Jazeera Media Network and others for copyright infringement.

  76. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-09-17
    Forrest v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Forrest sues Meta for trademark infringement related to a mark or brand name allegedly used without permission.

  77. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-17
    Cognella, Inc. v. Anthropic PBC

    Cognella sues Anthropic for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of published textbooks in AI training.

  78. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-16
    Broadcom Corporation v. Netflix, Inc.

    Broadcom sues Netflix for infringing its patents related to video streaming technology.

  79. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-16
    Epidemic Sound, AB v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Epidemic Sound sues Meta for copyright infringement over unlicensed music use on its platforms.

  80. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-16
    Epidemic Sound, AB v. Meta Platforms, Inc., f/k/a Facebook, Inc.

    Epidemic Sound sues Meta for copyright infringement over unlicensed use of music in its platforms.

  81. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-16
    TikTok Inc v. AlmondNet, Inc.

    TikTok is suing Intent IQ and AlmondNet for patent infringement in federal court. The case involves allegations that the defendants infringe one or more of TikTok's patents, though the specific patent numbers and technology at issue are not detailed in the case caption.

  82. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-16
    HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC v. Google LLC

    Headwater Research is suing Google for patent infringement. The case centers on a patent technology (likely related to networking, data management, or web services based on Headwater's portfolio), and Google is accused of using it without a license. The lawsuit seeks damages and could affect how Google operates certain systems or services.

  83. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-15
    HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC v. GOOGLE LLC

    Headwater Research is suing Google for patent infringement. The case involves patents related to internet technology and data handling. Headwater alleges Google has violated its patented intellectual property without authorization, and the lawsuit seeks damages for the alleged unauthorized use.

  84. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-14
    Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC v. Anthropic PBC

    Chicken Soup for the Soul sues Anthropic for copyright infringement over use of its literary works in AI training.

  85. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-14
    Cruz v. Anthropic PBC

    Authors sue Anthropic for training AI on their copyrighted books without permission.

  86. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-09-14
    Driscoll's, Inc. v. Localize LLC

    Driscoll's sues Localize LLC and its principals for trademark infringement over berry branding.

  87. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-11
    Cadence Design Systems, Inc. v. Suzhou TZTEK Technology Co., Ltd.

    Cadence Design Systems sues multiple Suzhou-based companies for copyright infringement of its design software.

  88. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-11
    Actian Corporation v. Compass Software Inc.

    Actian Corporation sued Compass Software, Systabuild Software Group, and SEMA GmbH for copyright infringement. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized copying of Actian's software code or creative works. The case was filed in the Northern District of California, a major tech IP venue.

  89. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-11
    Google LLC v. Valtrus Innovations Ltd.

    Google seeks declaratory judgment against Valtrus Innovations over patent validity and infringement.

  90. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-10
    AlmondNet, Inc. v. Bytedance Inc.

    AlmondNet is suing ByteDance and its TikTok subsidiaries for patent infringement. The case involves patents likely related to data handling, ad technology, or user analytics—core to TikTok's platform. AlmondNet is seeking damages for unauthorized use of its patented technology.

  91. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-10
    Ginko, LLC v. Apple, Inc.

    Ginko, LLC is suing Apple over patent infringement. The lawsuit centers on a patent (identified as 35:183) that Ginko claims Apple has violated, though the specific technology or invention at issue is not named in the case caption. The outcome will determine whether Apple must stop using the patented technology or pay damages.

  92. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-09
    Timeless Production FZ LLC v. SANO Media Vietnam Joint Stock Company

    Timeless Production sues SANO Media Vietnam for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen content.

  93. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-09
    Dish Network L.L.C. v. Adeia Inc.

    Dish Network seeks declaratory judgment against Adeia over patent claims related to media guide technology.

  94. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-08
    Hendrix v. Apple Inc

    Hendrix sues Apple for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of music or recordings.

  95. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-04
    Databricks, Inc. v. Nom Nom Data Inc.

    Databricks sued Nom Nom AI and Nom Nom Data over a patent dispute in federal court. The case seeks declaratory judgment on patent infringement issues, likely involving data management or AI technology central to Databricks' platform. Details on the specific patent claims remain limited from the court filing.

  96. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-04
    Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Strike 3 Holdings sues Meta for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized adult content on its platforms.

  97. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-03
    Global Weather Productions, LLC v. Bell Media Inc.

    Global Weather Productions sues Bell Media and others for copyright infringement over weather production content.

  98. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-03
    Coast to Coast Media, LLC v. Google, LLC

    Coast to Coast Media is suing Google and YouTube for copyright infringement, alleging that the platforms hosted unauthorized copies of the company's content. The case centers on whether YouTube failed to remove infringing material or adequately compensate the copyright holder. The outcome could affect how streaming platforms handle content takedown requests.

  99. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-02
    SoundClear Technologies LLC v. Amazon.Com, Inc.

    SoundClear Technologies is suing Amazon Web Services, Amazon.com LLC, and Amazon.com Inc. over patent infringement. The case involves a patent related to audio or sound technology—SoundClear's core IP—allegedly used without license in Amazon's services. The dispute centers on whether Amazon's technology infringes SoundClear's patented invention.

  100. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-09-02
    Round Hill Music LP v. Anthropic PBC

    Round Hill Music, a major music royalty fund, sued AI company Anthropic for copyright infringement, alleging the company used their catalog of songs to train its AI models without permission. The case centers on whether Anthropic's use of copyrighted musical works in machine learning constitutes fair use or illegal infringement. The outcome could set a precedent for how AI developers must handle music rights.

  101. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-02
    Comcast Cable Communications LLC v. Novacloud Licensing LLC

    Comcast seeks declaratory judgment against Novacloud Licensing over patent infringement claims.

  102. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-09-01
    Advent Software, Inc. v. Advent AI, Inc.

    Advent Software sues Advent AI for trademark infringement over the confusingly similar 'Advent' brand name.

  103. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-09-01
    Utherverse Digital, Inc. v. Ubisoft, Inc.

    Utherverse Digital sues Ubisoft for allegedly infringing its patents in video game technology.

  104. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-08-31
    IYO, Inc. v. IO Products, Inc.

    IYO, Inc. sues IO Products, Inc. for trademark infringement in federal court.

  105. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-08-31
    Headwater Research LLC v. Google LLC

    Headwater Research is suing Google for patent infringement. The case involves patent claims under 35 U.S.C. § 271, suggesting Headwater alleges Google's technology or services violate one or more of its patents. The specific patent technology at issue is not named in the available case information.

  106. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-08-31
    HEADWATER RESEARCH LLC v. Google LLC

    Headwater Research is suing Google over patent infringement, alleging that Google's technology violates one or more of Headwater's patented inventions. The case involves a 35 U.S.C. § 100 patent claim, centering on the scope and validity of Headwater's intellectual property rights. The dispute centers on whether Google's systems infringe Headwater's patent portfolio.

  107. ClosedCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-08-31
    Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Limited v. Cheryl Bawtinheimer

    Rapid Relief Team sues Cheryl Bawtenheimer for copyright infringement in federal court.

  108. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-08-27
    Beaulier v. NVIDIA Corporation

    Austin Beaulier is suing NVIDIA over copyright infringement. The case involves allegations that NVIDIA misused copyrighted material in connection with its technology or services. Details about the specific work or creative content at issue are not publicly available in this court record.

  109. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-08-27
    Ted Entertainment, Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Ted Entertainment sues Meta for copyright infringement, alleging unauthorized use of content on Meta platforms.

  110. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-08-27
    Graphite Charging Company LLC v. Tesla, Inc

    Graphite Charging Company is suing Tesla for patent infringement. The lawsuit centers on charging technology, with Graphite alleging that Tesla's charging systems violate one or more of its patents. The case, filed in the Northern District of California, tests whether Tesla's approach to EV charging technology infringes Graphite's intellectual property rights.

  111. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.2026-08-27
    MPH Technologies Oy v. Apple, Inc.

    MPH Technologies sues Apple for patent infringement in federal court.

  112. ClosedPatentN.D. Cal.2026-08-26
    Gamevice, Inc. v. Nintendo Co., Ltd.

    Gamevice sued Nintendo over patent infringement, claiming Nintendo's gaming controllers violate Gamevice's patented mobile controller technology. The lawsuit targets both Nintendo Co., Ltd. and Nintendo of America, Inc., with Apple also involved in the case. The dispute centers on portable gaming device patents and their implementation in Nintendo's products.

  113. ActiveCopyrightN.D. Cal.2026-08-26
    Best Value Home Improvements v. Lyra Technologies Inc. d/b/a Block Renovations

    Best Value Home Improvements is suing Lyra Technologies (operating as Block Renovations) and related defendants including BuildZoom Inc. for copyright infringement. The lawsuit centers on allegedly copied design work or creative content used in the home renovation business, with multiple contractors and companies named as defendants across the California real estate market.

  114. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-08-26
    S.M.R Innovations LTD v. Apple Inc.

    S.M.R Innovations sues Apple for allegedly infringing its patent technology.

  115. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-08-25
    Netflix, Inc. v. CA, Inc.

    Netflix is suing CA, Inc. for patent infringement in federal court in California. The case involves a patent dispute (35 U.S.C. § 271) with multiple parties including Amazon Web Services, Avago Technologies, and individual Scott Woloson. The specific patent and technology at issue are not detailed in the case caption, but the lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of Netflix's patented technology.

  116. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-08-24
    Anthropic, PBC v. Abnormal AI, Inc.

    Anthropic sues Abnormal AI for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act.

  117. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-08-24
    Valtrus Innovations Ltd. v. Google LLC

    Valtrus Innovations sues Google for patent infringement.

  118. ActivePatentN.D. Cal.2026-08-24
    iScan2D Technologies, LLC v. Apple Inc.

    iScan2D Technologies is suing Apple for patent infringement in federal court. The case involves patent claims under 35 U.S.C. § 271, suggesting iScan2D alleges Apple's technology infringes one or more of its patents—likely related to 2D scanning or imaging technology given the company name. The dispute centers on whether Apple's products or services violate iScan2D's patent rights.

  119. ActiveTrademarkN.D. Cal.2026-08-24
    Bertini v. Apple, Inc.

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