Universal
Universal is named in 30 U.S. federal IP lawsuits · 12 active.
Coverage vs. reality
Across the cases naming Universal that IP Feed tracks, press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable in 1 and defendant-favorable in 2.
How outlets cover Universal
All outlets →- The Globe and Mail4 articles0P0D4N
- Law3603 articles2P1D0Nleans plaintiff
- simplywall.st3 articles0P0D3N
- Bitget2 articles0P0D2N
- Bloomberg Law News2 articles1P1D0N
- IPWatchdog.com2 articles1P0D1N
- Nexttv2 articles0P2D0N
- Patently-O2 articles0P0D2N
- Seeking Alpha2 articles0P0D2N
Coverage stance is auto-classified per article; “plaintiff” = favors the party bringing the suit, “defendant” = favors the accused. Verify against the original reporting before relying on it.
From the blog on Universal
- ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.· 8:18-cv-015802026-10-07Universal Electronics Inc. v. Roku, Inc.
Universal Electronics sues Roku for patent infringement over remote control technology.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:26-cv-111272026-10-02Image 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.
- ActiveCopyrightS.D.N.Y.· 1:26-cv-063182026-10-02Rene Moore v. Universal Music Group, Inc.
Rene Moore is suing Universal Music Group and UMG Recordings Inc. for copyright infringement in federal court in New York. The specific work at issue is not identified in the case record, but Moore claims UMG unlawfully used or reproduced copyrighted material without permission.
- ActiveCopyrightFLSD· 1:26-cv-244832026-09-25Reglero v. Universal Music Group N.V.
Reglero sues Universal Music Group for copyright infringement over music recordings.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:26-cv-001252026-09-08Carl Watts v. Universal Pictures
Carl Watts sues Universal Pictures for allegedly copying his copyrighted work without permission.
- ActiveTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-041472026-09-01Universal City Studios LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Universal City Studios is suing multiple partnerships and unincorporated associations for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The lawsuit targets unauthorized use of Universal's trademarks, likely related to counterfeiting or unauthorized merchandising. Universal is seeking to protect its brand rights and stop the defendants' infringing activities.
- ActiveCopyrightILND· 1:26-cv-070712026-08-17Universal Music Corp. v. Tims Saloon, LLC
Universal Music sues Tims Saloon for copyright infringement involving songs from multiple music publishers.
- ActivePatentC.D. Cal.· 8:26-cv-021172026-08-17Universal 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.
- ActiveTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-086512026-07-22Universal City Studios LLC v. A2M3F7PIR352MG
Universal City Studios sues A2M3F7PIR352MG for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act in Illinois federal court.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:25-cv-075402026-07-17Rene Moore v. Universal Music Group, Inc.
Rene Moore sues Universal Music Group for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized use of her work.
- ClosedTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-036632026-06-11Universal City Studios LLC v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Universal City Studios sues partnerships for trademark infringement involving counterfeit or unauthorized use of Universal marks.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:24-cv-086302026-06-01William Frederick Durst v. Universal Music Group, Inc.
Limp Bizkit frontman William Frederick Durst and his label Flawless Records are suing Universal Music Group for copyright infringement. The lawsuit targets alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted material, though the specific work at issue is not identified in the court filings. The case is proceeding in the Central District of California.
- ClosedCopyrightS.D.N.Y.· 1:24-cv-070982026-05-28Jones v. Universal Music Group
Ali Jones sues Universal Music Group and co-defendants for copyright infringement in federal court.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:25-cv-029792026-04-03Neman Brothers and Associates, Inc. v. White Mark Universal Inc.
Neman Brothers sues White Mark Universal and major retailers for copyright infringement over allegedly copied designs.
- ActivePatentFed. Cir.· 26-15232026-03-31Bprotocol Foundation v. Universal Navigation Inc.
Bprotocol Foundation sues Universal Navigation Inc. for allegedly infringing its patents.
- ClosedPatentS.D.N.Y.· 1:25-cv-042142026-03-18Bprotocol Foundation v. Universal Navigation Inc.
LocalCoin Ltd. and Bprotocol Foundation sued Uniswap Foundation and Universal Navigation Inc. over patent infringement in the Southern District of New York. The case involves a patent-related dispute in the decentralized finance space, with major crypto policy and research organizations filing as amici curiae.
- ActiveCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:25-cv-089082026-02-17Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc. v. Daily Sale, Inc.
Universal Dyeing & Printing sues Daily Sale for copyright infringement over allegedly copied designs or works.
- ActivePatentDED· 1:25-cv-009472025-12-12Unwired Global Systems LLC v. Universal Electronics Inc.
Unwired Global Systems sues Universal Electronics for allegedly infringing its patent technology.
- ClosedCopyrightS.D.N.Y.· 1:24-cv-025852025-10-14TufAmerica, Inc. v. Universal Music Publishing, Inc.
TufAmerica sued Universal Music Publishing and Songs of Universal for copyright infringement.
- DormantPatentDED· 1:24-cv-011262025-09-24Lenovo (United States) Inc. v. Universal Connectivity Technologies Inc.
Lenovo sued Universal Connectivity Technologies seeking declaratory judgment in a patent dispute.
- DormantCopyrightS.D.N.Y.· 1:23-cv-048212024-09-12LaGreca v. Universal Music Group
Salvatore LaGreca sued Universal Music Group for copyright infringement in federal court.
- DormantCopyrightE.D.N.Y.· 1:24-cv-003912024-04-18Wright v. NBC Universal Media LLC
Hillary Wright sues NBC Universal and unknown defendants for copyright infringement in federal court.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:22-cv-037412024-01-22Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc. v. Zoetop Business Co., Ltd.
Universal Dyeing and Printing sued Zoetop Business, Roadget Business, and Shein Distribution for copyright infringement. The case involves copying of copyrighted designs or creative works, likely in the fashion or textile industry based on the plaintiff's business. The defendants allegedly reproduced and distributed infringing materials without authorization.
- ClosedCopyrightS.D.N.Y.· 1:23-cv-074802023-09-15Just One LLC v. White Mark Universal Inc.
Just One LLC sues White Mark Universal and major retailers for copyright infringement of unspecified works.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:17-cv-078542018-10-09Universal Dyeing and Printing Inc v. Liberty Apparel Company Inc
Universal Dyeing sues Liberty Apparel for copyright infringement over apparel designs and dyeing patterns.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:17-cv-038992018-04-16Universal Dyeing and Printing Inc v. Meetu Magic Inc
Universal Dyeing and Printing sues Meetu Magic for allegedly infringing its copyrighted textile designs and printing patterns.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:17-cv-008252018-03-28Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc. v. DIF Group Inc
Universal Dyeing and Printing sues DIF Group and Vinted for copyright infringement over textile designs.
- ClosedPatentC.D. Cal.· 8:12-cv-003292017-02-01Universal Electronics Inc v. Universal Remote Control Inc
Universal Electronics sued Universal Remote Control for infringing patents related to remote control technology.
- ClosedPatentDED· 1:12-cv-014322014-08-05FastVDO LLC v. Universal Studios LLC
FastVDO sued Universal Studios for allegedly infringing its video delivery technology patent.
- ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:92-cv-059251992-09-30Universal City v. Wong
Major Hollywood studios including Universal, Disney, Warner Bros, Paramount, and others sued Richard Tse and Philip Wong for copyright infringement in the Central District of California. The case involves allegations of unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted motion pictures, with multiple video distribution companies named as plaintiffs.