Explore 9 court opinions on Substantial Similarity. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Texas flea market hat seizure lawful under plain view doctrine
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...
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...
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...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of 'Billions' Copyright Infringement Claim
Biani v. Showtime Networks, Inc., decided by Ninth Circuit on September 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that Showtime Netwo...
Copyright Infringement Claim Fails Due to Lack of Substantial Similarity
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 grant of summary ju...
Ninth Circuit: No Access, No Copyright Infringement Claim Against Netflix
Hara v. Netflix, Inc., decided by Ninth Circuit on July 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a copyright infringement lawsuit aga...
Eighth Circuit: Design Similarity Lacking for Copyright Infringement
Just Funky, LLC v. Think 3 Fold, LLC, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Thin...
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...