Comprehensive guide to Copyright Law cases, courts, and legal analysis.
Key Cases in Copyright Law
texapp · 2026-04-09 · Impact: 15/100
In Re Heather J. Taylor and Mad Hat Maven, LLC v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the State of Texas's s...
cafc · 2026-01-30 · Impact: 40/100
Lesko v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of the "control" prong of the "work for hire" doctrine...
ca7 · 2026-01-22 · Impact: 15/100
Nicholas Giovannelli v. Pixels.com, LLC, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit a...
cafc · 2025-12-12 · Impact: 65/100
Lesko v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of the "control" prong of the "work for hire" doctrin...
ca2 · 2025-06-10 · Impact: 25/100
Off. Create Corp. v. Planet Ent., LLC, decided by Second Circuit on June 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a copyright infrin...
cafc · 2025-03-18 · Impact: 20/100
Lesko v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on March 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of the "substantial evidence" standard of review applied...
ca4 · 2025-03-03 · Impact: 30/100
Design Gaps, Inc. v. Shelter, LLC, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Design Gaps, Inc. (DGI) sued Shelter, LLC for infringing its copyright in architectu...