Explore 4 court opinions on Copyrightable Subject Matter. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Ninth Circuit: College Admissions Data Website Not Copyright Infringement
Northwest Association of Independent Schools v. Labrador, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal ...
Ninth Circuit: Visual Effects Lacking Creativity Aren't Copyrightable
Yonay v. Paramount Pictures Corporation, decided by Ninth Circuit on January 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a copyright infr...
Copyright claim over Sims 4 guide fails on appeal
Burgess v. Whang, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by the pla...
Copyright claim fails over unoriginal board game elements
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...