Designer Brands, Inc. et al v. Sony Music Entertainment, et al

  1. January 07, 2026

    DSW Says Sony Copyright Case Filed In Interest Of Efficiency

    The owner of shoe retailer DSW has told an Ohio federal court its lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment seeking an order finding it did not infringe Sony's copyrights was not an anticipatory action but rather an effort to consolidate multiple infringement allegations into one in the interest of efficiency.

  2. October 21, 2025

    Sony Music Says DSW 'Sprinted' With IP Suit To Forum-Shop

    Sony Music Entertainment has urged an Ohio federal court to dismiss a suit that seeks a judgment declaring DSW's social media posts did not infringe the music label's copyrights, saying the footwear company filed suit to gain a "perceived tactical advantage" hours after Sony Music said it was preparing a complaint.