Yahoo Finance·2026-02-13 10:17Core Viewpoint - Autodesk, Inc. is involved in a legal dispute with Google over trademark infringement related to the "Flow" software, which both companies are marketing for the same customer base in the film, TV, and gaming production sectors [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Dispute - Autodesk filed a complaint in the San Francisco federal court, claiming it began using the "Flow" trademark in 2022 for visual effects, and was surprised by Google's launch of similar software in 2025 targeting the same customers [2]. - The complaint alleges that Google made false representations regarding its use of the "Flow" trademark, suggesting it would always use a combination of its own brand and "Flow" to gain time to dominate the market [2]. Group 2: Market Sentiment - Wall Street analysts are optimistic about Autodesk's stock, with Goldman Sachs upgrading it from Hold to Buy on February 2, and J.P. Morgan also upgrading it to Buy while maintaining a price target of $319 [4]. - Autodesk specializes in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, serving industries such as architecture, construction, manufacturing, and media, with key products including AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Maya, and 3ds Max [4].