On February 9, Autodesk filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California alleging that Google’s AI-driven movie-making software infringes five of its patents covering generative video creation workflows. The complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages and ongoing royalty payments tied to Google’s use of the contested technologies.

By enforcing its intellectual property, Autodesk aims to monetize its AI innovations through licensing and strengthen its bargaining position in the expanding generative media market. While a successful outcome could unlock recurring revenue, Autodesk faces legal costs and an uncertain timeline before any settlement or judgment.