Browse 4 copyright infringement cases decided by Second Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Copyright Infringement Opinions from Second Circuit (4)
Copyright registration defect invalidates infringement claim
Second Circuit · 2026-02-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc., decided by Second Circuit on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a copyright infringement lawsuit broug...
Copyright Preliminary Injunction Denied Over Lack of Substantial Similarity
Second Circuit · 2025-12-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Krause v. Kelahan, decided by Second Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by the...
Parody song protected by fair use, preliminary injunction denied
Second Circuit · 2025-10-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
Clark v. Valletta, decided by Second Circuit on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction, holding that ...
Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Breach of Contract Claim
Second Circuit · 2025-07-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Atticus Ltd. Liab. Co. v. the Dramatic Publ'g Co., decided by Second Circuit on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a brea...