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Copyright/Intellectual property

Pokemon company objects to White House’s political memes

A Pokemon store in Tokyo, Japan. One of the world’s highest-grossing franchises celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026.
A Pokemon store in Tokyo, Japan. One of the world’s highest-grossing franchises celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026.

Rock band Radiohead urges US ICE to take down video using its song

ICE's immigration enforcement tactics have been widely condemned by human rights advocates.
ICE's immigration enforcement tactics have been widely condemned by human rights advocates.

Hollywood accuses ByteDance’s Seedance of massive infringement with AI-generated clips

Seedance 2.0 has produced scenes widely shared online, including Tom Cruise brawling with Brad Pitt.
Seedance 2.0 has produced scenes widely shared online, including Tom Cruise brawling with Brad Pitt.

Bedding company’s ‘Swift Home’ trademark abandoned after Taylor Swift opposition

The filing by Taylor Swift's company said she owns federal trademarks covering the use of her name on bed linens, clothing and other products.
The filing by Taylor Swift's company said she owns federal trademarks covering the use of her name on bed linens, clothing and other products.

Singapore’s Daren Tang nominated for second term as director-general of UN’s WIPO

Mr Daren Tang was the first Singaporean to head a UN agency, when he was appointed WIPO chief in 2025.
Mr Daren Tang was the first Singaporean to head a UN agency, when he was appointed WIPO chief in 2025.

Figure skating-Spaniard Guarino Sabate delights fans with Minions routine after music rights dispute but misses the cut

Feb 10, 2026; Milan, Italy; Tomas Guarino Sabate of Spain competes in men's singles short program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Feb 10, 2026; Milan, Italy; Tomas Guarino Sabate of Spain competes in men's singles short program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Access to 47 illegal Premier League streaming sites given the boot in Singapore

Two of the domains that will be blocked are variants of Spanish streaming site RojaDirecta, one of the most popular illegal streaming aggregators globally.
Two of the domains that will be blocked are variants of Spanish streaming site RojaDirecta, one of the most popular illegal streaming aggregators globally.

Figure skating-Guarino Sabate given green light to use Minions music

Figure Skating - ISU World Championships - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - March 29, 2025 Spain's Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performs during the men's free skating REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Figure Skating - ISU World Championships - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - March 29, 2025 Spain's Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performs during the men's free skating REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

Spanish figure skater says 'Minions' music barred due to copyright issue

Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating European Championships - Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Britain - January 17, 2026 Spain's Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performs during the Men's Free Skating Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Figure Skating - ISU Figure Skating European Championships - Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Britain - January 17, 2026 Spain's Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performs during the Men's Free Skating Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Jail for Sim Lim Square seller of illicit streaming devices showing EPL games

The State Courts of Singapore.
The State Courts of Singapore.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.