Supreme Court Declines Review in Landmark AI Authorship Copyright Case Thaler v. Perlmutter

Denial leaves DC Circuit’s human authorship requirement intact amid ongoing debates over AI-generated works’ copyright eligibility

IIPLA News Desk•anonymous access•0 articles left this week

Supreme Court Declines Review in Landmark AI Authorship Copyright Case Thaler v. Perlmutter

You have reached the guest article limit.

Unlock more of the IIPLA newsroom by signing in with SSO or joining as a member.

On March 2, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in Thaler v. Perlmutter, a pivotal case challenging the copyrightability of AI-generated art. The decision leaves in place the 2025 DC Circuit ruling affirming that only works with human authorship qualify for copyright protection. This outcome aligns with rec…

Share This Article

Ready-to-post copy includes the article link.

Supreme Court Declines Review in Landmark AI Authorship Copyright Case Thaler v. Perlmutter On March 2, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in Thaler v. Perlmutter, a pivotal case challenging the copyrightability of AI-generated art. The decision leaves in place the 2025 DC Circuit ruling affirming... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/supreme-court-declines-review-in-landmark-ai-authorship-copyright-case-thaler-v-perlmutter

LinkedIn X Facebook WhatsApp Telegram Email

Related Coverage

Continue in the newsroom

Back to newsroom

PatentsGlobal

Pakistan Faces Annual Economic Loss of Rs. 860 Billion Due to Intellectual Property Violations

Pakistan incurs an estimated loss of Rs. 860 billion each year as a consequence of intellectual property rights violations. This substantial economic impact underscores the challenges faced by the country in protecting IP assets and calls for enhanced legal and regulatory frameworks to combat infringement effectively.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

PatentsUK

Wigan Funeral Coachbuilder’s Assets and Intellectual Property Acquired Amid Administration Process

Assets and intellectual property belonging to a Wigan funeral coachbuilder currently in administration have been acquired by a new party working closely with the administrators. This transaction aims to preserve parts of the business and its valuable IP rights during the insolvency proceedings.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

PatentsEurope

EUIPO Releases Detailed Report on Intellectual Property Rights Impacting Firm Performance Across the European Union

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has published a comprehensive firm-level analysis report examining how intellectual property rights influence firm performance throughout the EU. The January 2025 report provides data-driven insights into the role of patents, trademarks, and other IP protections…

Thursday, May 14, 2026

PatentsGlobal

Pryor Cashman’s Sloan Confirmed as Speaker for USC Gould School of Law’s 2026 IP Institute

Pryor Cashman LLP announces that Sloan will be a featured speaker at the 2026 Intellectual Property Institute organized by the USC Gould School of Law. This event gathers leading IP professionals to discuss emerging trends and legal developments in intellectual property law.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

PatentsEurope

European Patent Office Engages in Dialogue with German Intellectual Property Law Association

The European Patent Office (EPO) recently held a meeting with the German Association for Intellectual Property Law to foster collaboration and exchange insights on patent law issues. This engagement underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between the EPO and national IP stakeholders in Germany.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

EnforcementGlobal

U.S. Removes Bulgaria from Intellectual Property Watch List Following Enforcement Improvements

Bulgaria has been officially removed from the U.S. Special 301 Watch List after demonstrating significant progress in intellectual property enforcement. This development reflects Bulgaria's commitment to strengthening IP protections and addressing prior concerns raised by U.S. authorities.

Thursday, May 14, 2026