Copyright Infringement Archives

Lawmakers Address Foreign Piracy, Counterfeit Imports, AI

Legislative action that addresses problems comes slowly, if at all. However, there are currently three proposals in Congress that aim to find solutions for foreign piracy sites, counterfeit and pirated imports, and AI copyright infringement. The Block BEARD (Bad Electronic Art and Recording Distributors) Act targets large-scale, dedicated foreign online piracy organizations. A bipartisan bill […]

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Anthropic Reaches Historic Copyright Infringement Settlement

Book Piracy, Copyright Infringement / August 26, 2025

Anthropic has settled a class action lawsuit with U.S. authors over alleged copyright infringement in AI training. This marks the first major resolution in ongoing litigation against AI companies. The settlement terms remain undisclosed, with authors’ attorney Justin Nelson calling it “historic” and promising details within weeks. Massive Potential Liability Avoided A California federal judge

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DSW Sued by Sony for Massive Copyright Infringement in Ads

Sony Music Entertainment has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against shoe retailer Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW), alleging “rampant infringement” of sound recordings in social media advertising. This follows Warner Music Group’s similar lawsuit filed in May, making DSW a target of multiple major music companies. Scope of Alleged Infringement Sony claims DSW used at least

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YouTube is a Mecca for Illegal Digital Audiobook Piracy

Book Piracy, Copyright Infringement / August 9, 2025

Digital Audiobook Piracy Surge Digital audiobook piracy has become a significant threat to the publishing industry, with YouTube emerging as the primary platform facilitating this illegal activity. Despite audiobooks being the fastest-growing digital publishing segment—generating $2.22 billion in 2024 with 13% growth—piracy is substantially undermining potential revenues. YouTube as Piracy Hub Research reveals alarming trends

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Labels vs. Supreme Court After Pro-Cox Copyright Ruling

A major legal showdown is unfolding between Cox Communications and record labels led by Sony Music. The battle is over internet service provider liability for subscriber piracy and copyright infringement. Cox faces a $1 billion damage award from a Virginia court for allegedly failing to take adequate action against customers who repeatedly infringed copyrights. Cox’s

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Mangajikan Manga Piracy Site Closed Down After 185 Million Visits

Mangajikan, a major manga piracy website that became extraordinarily popular, has suddenly disappeared. This follows legal actions in U.S. courts by manga publishers that include Kodansha, Kadokawa, Shogakukan, and Shueisha. Manga’s Unprecedented Growth Mangajikan experienced explosive growth in early 2025, jumping from a few million visits in January to over 104 million in March, then

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Major Labels and Artists Battling AI Copyright Infringement and Unauthorized Use

Major record labels have launched a federal lawsuit against AI music platform Suno, Inc.. They allege massive copyright infringement that could reshape the music industry’s relationship with artificial intelligence. At the same time, Sony Music is suing music streamer LiveOne for unpaid licensing fees. Both cases focus on the unauthorized use of copyrighted music. Who’s

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Eminem Publisher Sues Meta for Copyright Infringement

Eight Mile Style, the publishing company that holds the rights to 243 Eminem songs, filed a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement against Meta, parent company of Instagram and Facebook. What the Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Claims Eight Mile Style, in their lawsuit against Meta, alleges widespread copyright violations involving the rapper’s musical catalog. Filed in Detroit federal

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AI Training and Copyright Infringement Update

Book Piracy, Copyright Infringement, Music Piracy, TV & Film Piracy / April 7, 2025

Protests and lawsuits have been increasing in recent months around the question of artificial intelligence (AI) training and copyright infringement claims. From authors, musicians, and actors to record company executives and Hollywood insiders, those involved in creative work are demanding that courts and governments address rampant violations of copyright law. AI companies claim fair use

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Nintendo Secures Legal Victory in French Anti-Piracy Case

Gaming giant Nintendo has emerged victorious in its legal battle against French file-hosting company Dstorage, operator of the popular sharing platform 1fichier.com. The ruling represents a significant precedent in the ongoing fight against digital piracy in the gaming industry. Dstorage Liable for Pirated Nintendo Games on Its Platform The French judiciary found Dstorage legally responsible

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