Copyright Infringement

Legal cases involving unauthorized use of copyrighted musical works and the scope of damages recoverable under the Copyright Act.

1. Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2021-04-05)
3. Victims<![CDATA[无]]>Defendants<![CDATA[Google LLC]]>Plaintiffs<![CDATA[Oracle America, Inc.]]>Investigators<![CDATA[无]]>Prosecutors<![CDATA[无]]>Defense Attorneys<![CDATA[Thomas C. Goldstein]]>Plaintiff Attorneys<![CDATA[E. Joshua Rosenkranz]]>Judges<![CDATA[Stephen Breyer]]><![CDATA[John G. Roberts Jr.]]><![CDATA[Clarence Thomas]]>Institutions<![CDATA[Supreme Court of the United States]]><![CDATA[United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit]]>
4. Case Tags: Copyright Infringement;Fair Use Doctrine;Software API Copyright;Technology Industry Impact

1. Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 25, 2026)
3. Victims<![CDATA[无]]>Defendants<![CDATA[Cox Communications, Inc.]]>Plaintiffs<![CDATA[Sony Music Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Universal Music Group]]><![CDATA[Warner Music Group]]>Investigators<![CDATA[无]]>Prosecutors<![CDATA[无]]>Defense Attorneys<![CDATA[无]]>Plaintiff Attorneys<![CDATA[无]]>Judges<![CDATA[Liam O'Grady]]>Institutions<![CDATA[United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia]]><![CDATA[United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit]]>
4. Case Tags: Copyright Infringement;ISP Liability;DMCA Safe Harbor;Digital Piracy

1. Case of Confirmation of Right to Use (Reiwa 5 (Wa) No. 273)

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
3. Original Case: 令和5(ワ)273 使用権確認請求事件
4. DefendantsAVEX Inc.PlaintiffsHYBE Co., Ltd.InstitutionsTokyo District CourtHYBE Co., Ltd.AVEX Inc.
5. Case Tags: Intellectual Property Dispute;Entertainment Law;Copyright Infringement;Japan-Korea Business Conflict

1. Allen v. Cooper

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 23, 2020)
3. VictimsFrederick L. AllenDefendantsRoy CooperPlaintiffsFrederick L. AllenJudgesElena KaganInstitutionsState of North Carolina
4. Case Tags: Copyright Infringement;Sovereign Immunity;U.S. Supreme Court;Copyright Remedy Clarification Act

1. 华纳查普尔音乐公司诉尼利案

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 9, 2024)
3. Original Case: Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy
4. VictimsSherman NealyDefendantsWarner Chappell Music, Inc.PlaintiffsSherman NealyJudgesElena KaganInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United States
5. Case Tags: Copyright Infringement;Statute of Limitations;Intellectual Property Law;Supreme Court Decision