Tag: Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a lawsuit brought by computer scientist Stephen Thaler seeking copyright protection for an artwork produced by his own artificial‑intelligence system. The denial leaves in place lower‑court rulings that rejected Thaler’s claim, reinforcing the Copyright Office’s stance that works must be created by a human author to qualify for protection. The decision also underscores similar rejections of Thaler’s AI‑generated patent and trademark applications, highlighting ongoing legal challenges for creators using machine‑learning tools. Leggi di più

Google has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court requesting a temporary pause on a permanent injunction issued in the Epic Games lawsuit. The Ninth Circuit upheld the injunction, compelling Google to stop forcing Android app developers to use Google Play Billing and to allow alternative payment links and pricing. Google aims to file a full appeal for certiorari by October 27, while asking the Court to halt the injunction by October 17. A district judge has scheduled a compliance hearing for October 30. The move could reshape the Android app ecosystem and the broader antitrust landscape. Leggi di più

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a preliminary injunction that restricts Google’s conduct in the Google Play Store for a three‑year period ending on November 1, 2027. The order bars Google from tying revenue sharing, payment terms, pre‑installation, and billing requirements to developers’ distribution choices, and it prevents the company from blocking communication about alternative payment methods or app availability outside the Play Store. Both Google and Epic Games will each appoint a member to a three‑person Technical Committee to resolve disputes arising under the order. Leggi di più