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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...
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...
Fourth Circuit: No Copyright Infringement for Modular Home Designs
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...
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...