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Copyright/Intellectual property

US judge approves Anthropic’s $1.94 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit

FILE PHOTO: Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Musk’s X, major labels end dispute over music on social media platform

X Corp and the music labels asked a Tennessee federal court to dismiss the labels’ lawsuit that accused X of infringing hundreds of their copyrights.
X Corp and the music labels asked a Tennessee federal court to dismiss the labels’ lawsuit that accused X of infringing hundreds of their copyrights.

US pushes Vietnam on trade barriers, IP violations in talks

In recent years, Vietnam has become a key manufacturing hub for some of the biggest US brands.
In recent years, Vietnam has become a key manufacturing hub for some of the biggest US brands.

Publishers accuse Google of stealing copyrighted content in new lawsuit

The publishers claimed that Google used their content to train its AI model.
The publishers claimed that Google used their content to train its AI model.

When Goliath sues David: China’s trademark wars test public sympathy

Packaging bags featuring Molly Tea’s logo, and display board of Molly Tea drinks, Kaide Mall (Sun Palace Shop) in Beijing, taken on July 8.
Packaging bags featuring Molly Tea’s logo, and display board of Molly Tea drinks, Kaide Mall (Sun Palace Shop) in Beijing, taken on July 8.

Big Hit Music denies copyright infringement claims over BTS song Swim

BTS members are not named in the lawsuit, nor are RM and producer Pdogg, both of whom participated in writing the track.
BTS members are not named in the lawsuit, nor are RM and producer Pdogg, both of whom participated in writing the track.

Google appeals against Indian ruling over its ads platform, citing consumer harm

In 2025, Google earned US$4.1 billion in gross advertising revenue in its Indian market, but it is also facing a raft of antitrust cases and court battles.
In 2025, Google earned US$4.1 billion in gross advertising revenue in its Indian market, but it is also facing a raft of antitrust cases and court battles.

Louis Vuitton v bubble tea: The minefields in China’s luxury market

Taylor Swift defeats Florida poet’s plagiarism lawsuit

Taylor Swift was accused of copying details for her songs including Down Bad and I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.
Taylor Swift was accused of copying details for her songs including Down Bad and I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.

7-Eleven sues Nike over Air Max with Slurpee-maker’s colours

In the lawsuit, 7-Eleven alleges Nike intentionally designed the shoe to evoke the retailer and benefit from its brand recognition.
In the lawsuit, 7-Eleven alleges Nike intentionally designed the shoe to evoke the retailer and benefit from its brand recognition.

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