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LAION

LAION e.V. is the defendant in Kneschke v. LAION — the German precedent on the §60d UrhG text-and-data-mining exception, decided for LAION at the Hamburg Regional Court and on appeal.

📍 Hamburg, Germany· 1 active or resolved case
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Hamburg, Germany
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Docket count
1 case

LAION lawsuits — frequently asked questions

Is LAION being sued?

Yes. LAION is currently a defendant in 1 AI-related lawsuit tracked by AI Lawsuit Tracker. LAION e.V. is the defendant in Kneschke v. LAION — the German precedent on the §60d UrhG TDM exception.

How many lawsuits does LAION face?

As of the latest update, LAION is named in 1 active or resolved AI-related case, including federal copyright class actions and publisher coalition cases. The count updates daily.

What are the most important LAION lawsuits?

The flagship cases against LAION are: Kneschke v. LAION.

Where can I find court filings for LAION cases?

Every case on this page links to the official PACER docket and CourtListener record. Filings, orders, and motions are pulled from public court records and verified before publication.

Last updated: April 26, 2026. Counts reflect cases verified against public dockets and may lag new filings by 24–48 hours.