Doniger Burroughs
Counsel of record in 46 federal IP lawsuits tracked by IP Feed.
- Openfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2026-10-22Michael Giordano v. EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Michael Giordano sues EMI Blackwood Music and others for copyright infringement over a musical work.
- Openfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2026-10-21Cleveland 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.
- Openfor plaintiffN.D. Cal.2026-10-20Shakespeare v. Anthropic PBC
Authors and publishers sue Anthropic for training AI models on copyrighted books without permission.
- Closedfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-10-20McGucken v. Eat This, LLC
Dr. Elliot McGucken is suing Eat This LLC, Galvanized Media, Galvanized Brands, Shutterstock, and unnamed defendants for copyright infringement. McGucken alleges the defendants used his copyrighted photographs without permission in connection with food or media content. The case centers on unauthorized use of his creative works.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-09-29Andy Ryan Photographer, LLC v. HomeSmart Holdings, Inc.
Andy Ryan Photographer is suing HomeSmart Holdings and 1st Working Capital Realty over copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of Ryan's photographs. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
- OpenC.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 plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-09-16August Image, LLC v. Bleulife Media Group, LLC
August Image, LLC is suing Bleulife Media Group, LLC for copyright infringement in the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit concerns alleged unauthorized copying of photographic or visual content owned by August Image. The specific works at issue are not identified in the available case information.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-09-04Mcgucken v. Celebrity Cruises, Inc.
Dr. Elliot Mcgucken sues Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen creative works.
- Openfor plaintiffILND2026-09-01Morris v. PopMatters Media Inc.
Photographer Dennis Morris is suing PopMatters Media Inc. for copyright infringement in federal court in Illinois. The case involves unauthorized use of Morris's copyrighted photographic work. Morris alleges PopMatters published his images without permission or proper licensing.
- ClosedC.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.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-08-26McGucken v. Optimism Media, LLC
McGucken is suing Optimism Media for copyright infringement in federal court in New York. The specific work or creative content at issue is not identified in the case caption, but the lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use or copying of McGucken's copyrighted material. The case will determine ownership rights and potential damages.
- Openfor plaintiffFLSD2026-08-25Wilson v. The Royalty Network Inc.
Sean Wilson sues The Royalty Network and music publishers over copyright infringement claims involving royalty rights.
- Openfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2026-08-20Steven Moseni v. Shaun Hopkins
Steven Moseni sues Shaun Hopkins and music publishers for copyright infringement over a musical composition.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-08-11McGucken v. Static Media Inc.
Elliot McGucken is suing Static Media Inc. and unnamed defendants for copyright infringement in federal court in New York. The case centers on alleged unauthorized use of McGucken's copyrighted work. The lawsuit seeks damages and relief for the infringing conduct.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-07-23Friemoth v. IBTimes LLC
Anna Friemoth is suing IBTimes LLC and IBT Media Inc. for copyright infringement in federal court in New York. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of Friemoth's copyrighted work, with Does 1-10 also named as defendants. Details about the specific work at issue are not disclosed in the available case information.
- OpenC.D. Cal.2026-07-15Aidan Rodriguez v. Hybe Co., Ltd.
Aidan Rodriguez sues HYBE and music publishers for copyright infringement related to a musical work.
- Closedfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-06-29August Image, LLC v. Stereogum Media, LLC
August Image sues Stereogum Media for copyright infringement over allegedly unlicensed image use.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-06-22Andy Ryan Photographer, LLC v. Hudson One Media, LLC
Photographer Andy Ryan sued Hudson One Media for allegedly using copyrighted photographs without permission.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-06-18Lynne Freeman v. Amazon.com Inc.
Lynne Freeman sues Amazon, Walmart, Target, Costco, and Barnes & Noble for copyright infringement.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-06-18Freeman v. Apple, Inc.
Lynne Freeman sued Apple Inc. for copyright infringement in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of Freeman's copyrighted work, though the specific work at issue is not identified in the available case information. The case involves claims under federal copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 101).
- Openfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2026-05-30Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
Michael Grecco Productions sues Meta for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of photography.
- Openfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2026-05-28Big Foot Creative Studios and Media Group, LLC v. Local AI, Inc.
Big Foot Creative Studios sues Local AI for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of creative works.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2026-05-26The Estate of Alberto Ferreira v. Pele Soccer-Times Square, LLC
Ferreira's estate sues Pele Soccer entities for copyright infringement related to Times Square and Miami locations.
- Openfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2026-05-04Rodney Oliver v. Bryson Lashun Potts
Rodney Oliver sues Bryson Lashun Potts for copyright infringement, alleging unauthorized use of his musical composition.
- Openfor plaintiffN.D. Cal.2026-04-15Creative Photographers, Inc. v. YB Media, LLC
Creative Photographers sues YB Media for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of photographs.
- Closedfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2026-04-03Neman 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.
- Openfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2026-03-01August Image, LLC v. X Corp.
August Image sues X Corp. for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of its images on the platform.
- Openfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2026-02-17Universal Dyeing and Printing, Inc. v. Daily Sale, Inc.
Universal Dyeing & Printing sues Daily Sale for copyright infringement over allegedly copied designs or works.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2025-12-10August Image, LLC v. Sahara Reporters Media Group, Inc.
August Image sues Sahara Reporters for copyright infringement over allegedly unlicensed use of photographs.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2025-10-24Lixenberg v. Revolt Media Group, LLC
Lixenberg sues Revolt Media Group for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized use of creative content.
- Closedfor plaintiffC.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.
- Openfor plaintiffN.D. Cal.2025-08-26Muna v. Valiance Capital, LLC
Muna sues Valiance Capital for copyright infringement.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2024-10-08McGucken v. Microsoft Corporation
McGucken sues Microsoft for copyright infringement over alleged unauthorized use of his work.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2024-07-25Alas v. The Walt Disney Company
Alas sues Disney for copyright infringement.
- Closedfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2024-01-22Universal 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.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2023-09-08Nixon v. Paramount Global, Inc.
Roderick Nixon sues Paramount Global for copyright infringement in federal court.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2022-11-17Kuhmstedt v. The Village Voice, LLC
Bernhard Kuhmstedt sues Village Voice for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen content.
- Openfor plaintiffS.D.N.Y.2022-01-10Clinch v. Warner Music Group Corp.
Photographer Danny Clinch sues Warner Music Group for copyright infringement over music-related imagery.
- Openfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2021-08-27Howard Schatz v. Gizmodo Media Group, LLC
Photographer Howard Schatz sues Gizmodo Media Group for copyright infringement over unauthorized use of his images.
- Openfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2021-06-25Tim Laman v. Pearson Education, Inc.
Photographer Tim Laman sues Pearson Education for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized use of his images.
- ClosedC.D. Cal.2018-11-13French Knot, LLC v. Columbia Sportswear Company
French Knot, LLC sued Columbia Sportswear and 19 retailers and distributors for copyright infringement. The case involves alleged unauthorized copying of a copyrighted work, with defendants including major e-commerce and sporting goods retailers like Backcountry.com, Zappos, and Meredith Corporation.
- Closedfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2018-10-09Universal Dyeing and Printing Inc v. Liberty Apparel Company Inc
Universal Dyeing sues Liberty Apparel for copyright infringement over apparel designs and dyeing patterns.
- Closedfor plaintiffS.D. Cal.2018-04-04Philpot v. Multimedia Graphic Network, Inc.
Larry Philpot is suing Multimedia Graphic Network, Inc. for copyright infringement in federal court. The case involves alleged unauthorized use of graphic or multimedia content. Without details on the specific work at issue, the dispute centers on whether Multimedia Graphic Network infringed Philpot's copyrighted material.
- Closedfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2016-10-14Star Fabrics, Inc v. Discovery Clothing Co.
Star Fabrics is suing Discovery Clothing Co., Profile Industries, Knitwork Productions II, and All Fashions Clothing over copyright infringement. The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized copying of fabric designs or textile works. The case is proceeding in the Central District of California with mediator Larry Zerner.
- Closedfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2015-10-08Novelty Textile Inc v. ANS Production Corporation
Novelty Textile, Rainbow USA, and Ross Stores are suing ANS Production Corporation, LG Textile, CLO Apparel, and A.I.J.J. Enterprises for copyright infringement involving textile designs. The case centers on unauthorized copying of copyrighted textile works, with Ross Stores' involvement suggesting the dispute may concern apparel or home goods sold through major retailers.
- Closedfor plaintiffC.D. Cal.2015-09-16Peter Benke v. Departure Agency, Inc.
Photographer Peter Benke is suing major travel and hospitality companies—including Expedia, Kayak, Priceline, Orbitz, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Hyatt, and others—for copyright infringement. The defendants allegedly used Benke's copyrighted photographs without permission on their websites and booking platforms. The case targets a broad network of online travel agencies and hotel operators in federal court in California.
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.