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Blizzard Entertainment has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit targeting Project Ascension, an unauthorized World of Warcraft private server with over one million users. The suit accuses the defendants of distributing pirated versions of Blizzard’s software, unlawfully monetizing the game experience, and causing si…
This week’s IP litigation and policy highlights feature CNN’s copyright and trademark suit against AI firm Perplexity, the European Commission’s €200 million penalty against Temu for Digital Services Act violations, and a bipartisan U.S. Senate agreement on collegiate name, image, and likeness rights. Additional updat…
Patagonia, Inc. has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against climate activist and drag performer Wyn Wiley, known as Pattie Gonia, alleging unauthorized commercial use of its name and P-6 logo. The dispute centers on Wiley’s expansion into branded merchandise and trademark registration efforts, raising c…
Queensland-based fashion brand Sabo Skirt has initiated a federal court action accusing Shein, Kmart, and multiple other companies of replicating its clothing designs, prints, and trademarks. The claim highlights alleged infringements on 36 garments and asserts that the respondents sold lower-quality copies at discoun…
AC Shining Stars, an Irish company, has commenced legal proceedings against MTN Group, accusing the telecom giant of unauthorized use of the Mobile Money trademark. The lawsuit demands CFA 2,600 billion in damages, marking a significant intellectual property dispute in the African telecommunications sector.
Patagonia, the renowned outdoor apparel company, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against drag performer Pattie Gonia. The suit centers on the alleged unauthorized use of a name confusingly similar to Patagonia’s trademark, raising questions about brand protection and artistic expression.
On June 11, 2025, The Walt Disney Company and Universal Studios filed a federal lawsuit against AI firm Midjourney, accusing it of copyright infringement for training its image-generation models on proprietary characters without authorization. The case, filed in California, spotlights the legal tensions between creati…
Apple has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the Apple Cinemas theater chain, asserting that the use of the 'Apple' name by the cinema chain infringes on Apple's established trademark rights. The legal action highlights Apple's ongoing commitment to safeguarding its brand identity against unauthorized comm…
Huawei has filed an intellectual property infringement lawsuit against Shenzhen-based Transsion Holdings and five of its subsidiaries, coinciding with Transsion’s initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market. The case, accepted by a Shenzhen court on September 23, highlights intensifying patent…
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