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Copyright Preliminary Injunction Denied Over Lack of Substantial Similarity
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...
Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Breach of Contract Claim
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...
Copyright Infringement Claim for "Silver Bells" Fails
Tammy Livingston v. Jay Livingston Music, Inc., decided by Sixth Circuit on July 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's decision, holding that th...
Ninth Circuit: No Copyright Infringement Due to Lack of Striking Similarity
Jones v. Starz Entertainment, LLC, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a copyright infringe...