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MiniMax

MiniMax is the defendant in the first major U.S. studio coalition action against a China-based AI company (Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. v. MiniMax). Service and personal-jurisdiction issues are live questions on the docket.

📍 Shanghai, China· 1 active or resolved case
Total exposure
Not yet quantified
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
Docket count
1 case

Litigation

Disney, Universal & Warner Bros. v. MiniMax
2:25-cv-08446 (C.D. Cal.) · Active

First U.S. studio-coalition copyright complaint against a China-based AI company. Theories include direct and contributory infringement plus DMCA §1202.

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Coverage on this page is editorial. Pre-suit and pre-MTD matters are tracked at the partner-firm-disclosure level only — see methodology for inclusion criteria.

MiniMax lawsuits — frequently asked questions

Is MiniMax being sued?

Yes. MiniMax is currently a defendant in 1 AI-related lawsuit tracked by AI Lawsuit Tracker. MiniMax is the defendant in the Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. studio-coalition action — the first major U.S. AI copyright action against a China-based AI company.

How many lawsuits does MiniMax face?

As of the latest update, MiniMax 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 MiniMax lawsuits?

The flagship cases against MiniMax are: Disney/Universal/WBD v. MiniMax.

Where can I find court filings for MiniMax 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.