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Business trademark infringement lawsuit

Autodesk Sues Alphabet Inc. Over 'Flow' Trademark

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 09, 2026 · Last updated Feb 10, 2026

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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The lawsuit between Autodesk and Alphabet Inc. could impact the competitive landscape of AI-enabled creative software, potentially influencing brand strategies and intellectual property protection in the tech industry. It highlights the growing importance of trademarks in rapidly evolving technological fields.

Software Artificial intelligence Filmmaking
Event Summary

Autodesk has filed a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc., alleging trademark infringement over the name 'Flow'. Autodesk uses 'Flow' for its AI-enabled filmmaking tools, including Flow Studio, which transforms live-action footage into 3D scenes. Alphabet Inc. launched its own AI video generator named 'Flow' in May 2025. Autodesk claims Alphabet Inc. misrepresented its intentions regarding the 'Flow' brand, including filing a trademark in Tonga before applying in the US. Autodesk is seeking to block Alphabet Inc. from using the trademark and is asking for unspecified damages, citing customer confusion already occurring on social media and in magazines.

Key Actions
95 Autodesk sued for trademark infringement Alphabet Inc.
70 Alphabet Inc. launched AI-powered Flow app
40 Alphabet Inc. filed trademark application Tonga
Entities Involved
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Autodesk
Autodesk is suing Alphabet Inc. for trademark infringement over the name 'Flow', which Autodesk uses for its AI-enabled filmmaking tools. This lawsuit aims to protect Autodesk's brand and market position in AI-enabled creative software.
Importance 90 Sentiment 10
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Alphabet Inc.
Alphabet Inc. is being sued by Autodesk for allegedly infringing on the 'Flow' trademark with its AI video generator. This could result in Alphabet Inc. having to rebrand its product and potentially pay damages.
Importance 90 Sentiment -10
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Tonga
Alphabet Inc. allegedly filed a trademark in Tonga, where applications are not generally available to the public, before applying to register the standalone 'Flow' name in the US, citing its Tonga application.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
Relationships
Autodesk related ↔ Alphabet Inc.
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