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First Circuit: 'Operation' game doesn't infringe toy surgery kit patent
DeAngelis v. Hasbro, Inc., decided by First Circuit on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that Hasbr...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg, decided by Ninth Circuit on January 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants...
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...
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...