Getty Images Loses Major Legal Battle Against Stability AI in Landmark Copyright Case

Nov 05, 2025 11:51 am CST

Getty Images suffered a significant defeat in its lawsuit against British AI company Stability AI, with the London court ruling largely in favor of the AI firm. While Getty did win a limited trademark infringement claim regarding watermarked images, the company had dropped its primary copyright allegations during the trial. This landmark ruling may have widespread implications for content creators seeking protection against AI systems using their work without compensation.