Copyright Infringement Archives

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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Major Publishers Sue AI Startup For Copyright Violations

A group of fourteen major publishers, including The Guardian, Condé Nast, The Atlantic, Politico, LA Times, Business Insider, and Forbes, has filed a lawsuit against AI company Cohere for alleged copyright and trademark infringement. The lawsuit, filed in New York’s Southern District, claims the Canadian company used thousands of their articles without authorization to train

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Estate of Notorious B.I.G. Sues for Photo Infringement

The estate of Notorious B.I.G., Republic Merchandising (their IP company), and photographer Barron Claiborne have filed a lawsuit in Illinois federal court against multiple defendants, including canvas-art company iCanvas and major retailers like Home Depot, Target, and Nordstrom. The case centers on the iconic “King of New York” photograph, taken by Claiborne three days before

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NMPA Says Spotify Podcasts Guilty of Copyright Infringement

The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has launched a major takedown action against Spotify, targeting over 2,500 alleged instances of copyright infringement in podcasts. This action comes amid an ongoing dispute over Spotify’s recent reclassification of its U.S. subscriptions as bundles. This business decision has reportedly saved the company over $100 million in compositional royalties.

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Proposed Anti-Piracy Bill Would Block Foreign Pirate Sites

Representative Zoe Lofgren has introduced the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA), a new bill aimed at blocking foreign pirate websites in the United States. The bill would amend copyright law to allow rightsholders to obtain court orders requiring large ISPs and DNS resolvers to block access to foreign websites primarily designed for copyright infringement. Proposed

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Anyone following news stories about the rapid pace of AI development and creative industries’ ongoing battle over rampant copyright infringement will know that 2024 was a contentious year. AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuits – The Year in Review As the year started, authors sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, claiming they stole their copyrighted works

AI & Copyright Update: WGA and Celebs in the US and UK

The battle between surging AI development and artist copyright is markedly different from one side of the pond to the other. In the US, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) demands that media companies take action against tech firms using copyrighted content for their training materials. Meanwhile, new copyright laws in the UK aim to

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