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Alcon Entertainment v. Tesla copyright case

Docket

Brought by

Alcon Entertainment

v.

Defendants

TeslaElon MuskWarner Bros. Discovery

The Blade Runner 2049 producer alleges Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery used an AI-generated image mimicking the film at Tesla's robotaxi unveiling after being refused permission.

The case

Court
US District Court, Central District of California
Docket
2:24-cv-09033
Filed
Oct 21, 2024
Status
ActiveCourt rejected the motion to dismiss the third amended complaint in early 2026.

History

6 dated entries
RulingSep 21 · 49d agoORDER RE JOINT STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF PLAINTIFF'S THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT AS AGAINST DEFENDANT WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY, INC. PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. PRO. 41(a)Source
OrderSep 18 · 52d agoORDER RE: DISCOVERY DISPUTES 191 197 201 by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. OliverSource
OrderSep 8 · 62d agoORDER by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver, Re: September 4, 2026 Joint Status ReportSource
OrderAug 26 · 75d agoORDER RE: Discovery Disputes by Magistrate Judge Rozella A. OliverSource
OrderAug 21 · 80d agoOrder granting joint stipulation and request for limited modification of discovery cutoff to permit resolution of dispute re potential musk and von holzhausen depositions by octobeSource
FilingOct 21, 2024 · 2.1y agoComplaint filed: Alcon Entertainment, LLC v. Tesla, Inc.Source

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