Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Counsel of record in 54 federal IP lawsuits tracked by IP Feed.
- Openfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2026-10-07Goldman v. Vox Media, LLC
Justin Goldman sues Vox Media for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized use of his work.
- Openfor plaintiffWAWD2026-10-06Amazon.com Inc v. Does 1-20
Amazon is suing Adnan Islam, Michael Bauschelt, Dias Temirbekul Zhumaniyaz, and unnamed defendants for trademark infringement. The case alleges unauthorized use of Amazon's trademarks in connection with counterfeit or confusingly similar goods or services sold online, potentially harming Amazon's brand and consumer trust.
- Openfor defendantC.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.
- Openfor defendantWAWD2026-09-30Dickinson v. KDP
Alan Dale Dickinson sues Amazon and KDP for copyright infringement over works published on Kindle Direct Publishing.
- Openfor defendantC.D. Cal.2026-09-29MY GAMEROOM, LLC v. Hasbro, Inc.
MY GAMEROOM sues Hasbro for trademark infringement over game room branding and naming rights.
- Openfor defendantC.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.
- Openfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2026-09-25Moore v. Associated Newspapers Ltd.
Matthew Moore is suing Mail Media, Inc. and Associated Newspapers Ltd. over alleged copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The lawsuit concerns Moore's digital content and the defendants' unauthorized use or circumvention of technological protection measures. The case centers on DMCA violations related to protected digital works.
- Openfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2026-09-25Miller v. Townsquare Media, Inc.
Gary Miller is suing Townsquare Media, Inc. for copyright infringement in federal court in New York. The lawsuit concerns the unauthorized use of Miller's copyrighted work, though the specific work is not identified in the case filing. The case alleges violation of federal copyright law.
- Closedfor defendantC.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.
- ClosedN.D. Cal.2026-09-16Broadcom Corporation v. Netflix, Inc.
Broadcom sues Netflix for infringing its patents related to video streaming technology.
- Openfor defendantC.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.
- Closedfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2026-09-01Morrissey v. A&E Television Networks, LLC
Morrissey sues A&E Television Networks for trademark infringement over unauthorized use of his name and likeness.
- Openfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2026-08-21TRUMP v. SIMON & SCHUSTER INC
Trump sues Simon & Schuster and others for copyright infringement related to a Robert Woodward book.
- Openfor defendantILND2026-08-14Mitchell v. Cox
Mitchell sues music labels and producers for copyright infringement over instrumental music compositions and recordings.
- Openfor defendantC.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.
- Openfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2026-07-09Kee v. The Detroit Lions, Inc.
Allen Kee sues Detroit Lions and retailers for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of his work.
- Openfor defendantC.D. Cal.2026-07-03The Production Pit LTD v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Production Pit sues Warner Bros and major retailers for copyright infringement over unspecified creative work.
- Openfor plaintiffWAWD2026-06-12Amazon.com Inc v. Does 1-20
Amazon sues Does 1-20 and five named individuals for trademark infringement involving Amazon brands.
- Closedfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2026-06-11Watts v. Amazon Studios, LLC
Watts sues Amazon Studios for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act.
- Openfor defendantGAND2026-05-29Ferrell v. Bravo Media, LLC
Ferrell sues Bravo Media and NBCUniversal for trademark infringement related to reality TV content.
- Closedfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2026-05-22Miller v. Apple, Inc.
John Williams Miller sues Apple for copyright infringement in federal court.
- Openfor defendantC.D. Cal.2026-05-21Meriland Keith Dillard v. CBS Studios, Inc.
Meriland Keith Dillard sues CBS Studios for copyright infringement over unspecified creative work.
- Openfor defendantC.D. Cal.2026-05-19Studiofest LLC v. William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC
Studiofest sues William Morris Endeavor for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen creative content.
- Closedfor defendantN.D. Cal.2026-05-09Mahon v. Apple, Inc.
Mark Mahon sues Apple for copyright infringement related to iTunes Store content distribution.
- OpenC.D. Cal.2026-04-21Adrienne Love v. Airbnb, Inc.
Adrienne Love sues Airbnb for copyright infringement over unspecified creative work.
- Closedfor defendantC.D. Cal.2026-04-21Andy Stone v. Mariah Carey
Andy Stone sues Mariah Carey for copyright infringement in federal court.
- Openfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2026-04-07Global Weather Productions, LLC v. Reuters News & Media, Inc.
Global Weather Productions sues Reuters for copyright infringement over news content usage.
- Openfor plaintiffN.D. Cal.2026-04-07Confluent, Inc. v. Slower, LLC
Confluent sues Slower LLC for trademark infringement over conflicting brand rights.
- Closedfor defendantC.D. Cal.2026-03-10Robert Wheeler v. John Mellencamp
Robert Wheeler sues John Mellencamp for copyright infringement over an allegedly copied song.
- Openfor defendantN.D. Cal.2025-12-16Waterman v. Apple, Inc.
Waterman sues Apple for copyright infringement over unspecified creative work or software.
- Openfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2025-11-12Santos v. Kimmel
George Santos sued Disney, ABC, and Jimmy Kimmel for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of his work.
- Closedfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2025-09-19Affordable Aerial Photography, Inc. v. Townsquare Media Inc.
Affordable Aerial Photography sues Townsquare Media for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of aerial photographs.
- Closedfor defendantC.D. Cal.2025-09-05Francesca Gregorini v. Apple Inc.
Francesca Gregorini is suing Apple Inc., producer-defendants including M. Night Shyamalan, and production companies over alleged copyright infringement. The case involves a specific creative work, though court filings do not identify the particular title at issue. The dispute centers on whether defendants unlawfully copied or exploited Gregorini's protected copyright.
- Closedfor defendantC.D. Cal.2025-08-11Changing World Films LLC v. Nathaniel Parker
Changing World Films sues Nathaniel Parker and others for copyright infringement over film rights.
- Closedfor defendantC.D. Cal.2025-07-16Eden Film Production LLC v. Lockjaw LLC
Eden Film Production sues Lockjaw LLC and others for copyright infringement over a film or TV production.
- Openfor plaintiffWAWD2025-07-14Amazon.com Inc v. Aktay
Amazon, Lexmark International, and Xerox are suing Riverday Ltd, Smyrna Company US LLC, KZN Group LLC, and individuals including Berke Yusuf Demir, Berkan Lorcu, and Bugra Murat Aktay for trademark infringement in the Western District of Washington. The specific marks and goods at issue are not identifiable from the case caption alone, but the plaintiffs allege unauthorized use of their trademarks in commerce.
- Openfor plaintiffN.D. Cal.2025-03-10Amazon.Com Inc. v. Wasim
Amazon sues Wasim for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act.
- ClosedN.D. Cal.2025-02-06Droplets, Inc. v. Yahoo! Inc.
Droplets, Inc. sued Yahoo, Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, YouTube, and others for patent infringement in federal court. The case centers on a patent technology (U.S. Patent 271) related to droplets or liquid-based applications. Multiple major tech companies are named as defendants, suggesting the patent covers a widely-used feature or process across digital platforms.
- Openfor defendantN.D. Cal.2024-10-24Stebbins v. Polano
David Stebbins sues Karl Polano and major tech platforms for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen content.
- Closedfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2024-09-25Hachette Book Group, Inc. v. Internet Archive
Major publishers sue Internet Archive for copyright infringement over its Open Library digital lending program.
- Openfor defendantS.D.N.Y.2023-10-02Kelley v. Morning Bee, Inc.
Michael Kelley sues Morning Bee, Inc. for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of his creative work.
- Openfor defendantN.D. Cal.2023-07-10Pusztai v. Apple Inc.
Laszlo Pusztai sued Apple for copyright infringement over allegedly copied creative work or content.
- Closedfor plaintiffN.D. Cal.2023-06-20Oracle America, Inc. v. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Oracle sues Hewlett Packard Enterprise for copyright infringement.
- Closedfor defendantC.D. Cal.2023-02-23Sean Hall v. Taylor Swift
Songwriter Sean Hall is suing Taylor Swift and multiple music publishers for copyright infringement, alleging Swift's song infringes on a work Hall co-wrote. The case involves claims against Swift, Universal Music Group, Big Machine Label Group, and several music publishing entities including Sony ATV and Kobalt Music.
- Openfor plaintiffN.D. Cal.2022-12-28Meta Platforms, Inc. v. Does 1-100
Meta sues unknown defendants for trademark infringement involving WhatsApp and Instagram brands.
- Closedfor defendantGAND2022-11-21Jones v. Williams
Jones is suing Interscope Records, Universal Music Group, and several music producers including Jaycen Joshua and the Brown brothers for copyright infringement. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted music in a commercial recording, with major label defendants facing potential damages for the infringing work.
- Openfor defendantE.D.N.Y.2022-01-19Charming Beats LLC v. Apple, Inc.
Charming Beats LLC is suing Apple and Medialab AI for copyright infringement in federal court in New York. The case involves alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted material, though the specific work at issue is not identified in the court record.
- OpenN.D. Cal.2021-10-18Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Wuhan Wolon Communication Technology Co., Ltd
Cisco sues Wuhan Wolon for trademark infringement over disputed branding and product confusion in communication technology.
- Closedfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2020-03-31MICHAEL SKIDMORE v. LED ZEPPELIN
Michael Skidmore and other rights holders sued Led Zeppelin and its members, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit concerns the band's use of material in one or more of their works without proper credit or licensing to the original creators.
- Closedfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2019-06-07Microsoft Corporation v. Fame 1 Computers, Inc.
Microsoft sued Fame 1 Computers and CorpITGroup for copyright infringement. The lawsuit targets unauthorized copying of Microsoft's copyrighted software or digital works. The case centers on whether the defendants unlawfully reproduced or distributed Microsoft's protected intellectual property.
- Closedfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2016-03-31Ernest Lee Straughter v. Usher Raymond
Songwriter Ernest Straughter sues R&B star Usher Raymond for allegedly copying his copyrighted song composition.
- Closedfor defendantC.D. Cal.2015-12-31George Clinton v. Will Adams
George Clinton is suing Will Adams (will.i.am) for copyright infringement in federal court. The lawsuit involves allegations that Adams unlawfully used musical works owned or controlled by Clinton and associated rights holders including EMI Blackwood Music and Universal Music Group. The case centers on disputed authorship and ownership of copyrighted compositions.
- ClosedILND2015-12-07Jordan v. Jewel Food Stores, Inc.
Michael Jordan and Jump 23, Inc. sued Supervalu Inc. and Jewel Food Stores over trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The case involves alleged unauthorized use of a trademark, with third-party defendants Vertis, Inc. and Time Inc. also named. The dispute centers on trademark rights and their proper use in commerce.
- ClosedTXED2015-11-04Phoenix Licensing, L.L.C. v. CenturyLink, Inc.
Phoenix Licensing and LPL Licensing sued CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Charter Communications, and others for patent infringement. The case involves a patent dispute in federal court in Texas, with major telecommunications and media companies named as defendants alongside airlines and other corporations.
Counsel sourced from public CourtListener docket records; firm names are normalized across spellings and office locations. Appearing for a party is not an endorsement of any position.