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GitHub AI Code Copyright Class Action

Last verified September 30, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (No. 24-7700).

  1. December 23, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against GitHub, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, and OpenAI entities, apparently concerning the use of code posted on GitHub to train AI code generators such as GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex, allegedly infringing the copyrights of developers who posted code. The Ninth Circuit docket indicates an opinion affirming the lower court's decision; the allegations are not proven and no settlement is indicated.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the GitHub AI Code Copyright Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed December 23, 2024 in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (No. 24-7700).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the GitHub AI Code Copyright Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Evan Matthew Ezray (Direct: 954-377-4237); Joshua Michelangelo Stein (Direct: 415-293-6813); Daniel Joseph Morales (Terminated: 05/26/2026); Matthew Butterick (Direct: 323-968-2632). For GitHub, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, OpenAI, LLC, et al.: Jonas Wang (Direct: 202-339-8484); Geoffrey Shaw, Attorney (Direct: 213-612-2459); Nicholas Gonzalez (Direct: 415-760-0686); Claire Lee Lazar (Direct: 202-434-5000). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • J. DOE, 2-5, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated(Plaintiff - Appellant)
  • J. DOE, 1(Plaintiff - Appellant)

Defendants

  • OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC(Defendant - Appellee)
  • OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP(Defendant - Appellee)
  • OPENAI INVESTMENT(Defendant - Appellee)
  • OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC(Defendant - Appellee)
  • OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC(Defendant - Appellee)
  • OAI CORPORATION(Defendant - Appellee)
  • OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC(Defendant - Appellee)
  • OPENAI, LLC(Defendant - Appellee)

+ 9 more

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

  • Jonas WangDirect: 202-339-8484
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation
    jonas.wang@orrick.com
  • Geoffrey Shaw, AttorneyDirect: 213-612-2459
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation
    geoffreyshaw@orrick.com
  • Nicholas GonzalezDirect: 415-760-0686
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation
    ngonzalez@orrick.com
  • Claire Lee LazarDirect: 202-434-5000
    Represents OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    clazar@wc.com
  • Ms. Claire Rossell Cahill, AttorneyDirect: 202-434-5116
    Represents OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    ccahill@wc.com
  • Erin SielaffDirect: 202-434-5245
    Represents OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    esielaff@wc.com
  • Lisa S. Blatt, AttorneyDirect: 202-434-5050
    Represents OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    lblatt@wc.com
  • Mr. Thomas G. Hentoff, AttorneyDirect: 202-434-5804
    Represents OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    thentoff@wc.com
  • Ms. Vera RanieriTerminated: 01/02/2025
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    vranieri@gmail.com
  • Mr. Joseph GratzDirect: 415-268-7000
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    JGratz@mofo.com
  • John R. LanhamDirect: 858-720-5100
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    JLanham@mofo.com
  • Mrs. Tiffany Cheung, AttorneyDirect: 415-268-7000
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    tcheung@mofo.com
  • William Wayne OxleyTerminated: 07/15/2025
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    woxley@orrick.com
  • Ms. Annette Louise HurstTerminated: 07/15/2025
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    ahurst@orrick.com
  • Alyssa M. Caridis, AttorneyTerminated: 07/15/2025
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    acaridis@orrick.com
  • Mr. Christopher J. Cariello, AttorneyTerminated: 07/15/2025
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    ccariello@orrick.com
  • Aileen McGrathDirect: 415-268-6153
    Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
    amcgrath@mofo.com

From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

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