"CoStar claims that Zillow's unauthorized use of its images is a deliberate part of the company's business strategy, using them to build listing pages and train algorithms."
"Zillow has made significant money off of CoStar's images by enticing property owners and managers to claim listings and pay for advertisements and services."
"Since the lawsuit was filed, Zillow's infringement has worsened, with thousands of new CoStar copyrighted images being infringed, many clearly marked with CoStar's watermark."
"Zillow has the tools to stop the infringement but is choosing not to, hoping that its mass-infringement scheme will return a profit."
CoStar's lawsuit against Zillow alleges significant copyright infringement of listing photos, claiming Zillow displayed nearly 47,000 images without permission. As of September 2025, Zillow continued to show around 8,000 of these images. The amended complaint states that Zillow's use of CoStar's photos is intentional, aimed at enhancing its rental business and attracting customers. CoStar asserts that Zillow's actions have worsened post-lawsuit, with thousands of new infringements occurring, including images with CoStar's watermark. CoStar seeks accountability for Zillow's ongoing infringement and profit from its copyrighted material.
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