People Are Streaming Pirated Movies on TikTok, One Short Clip at a Time
The videos violate copyright laws, but they remain available—for now. Source link
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China-Founded Rivals Ramp Up War for American Shoppers
Online sellers Shein and Temu are fighting in U.S. courts, alleging dirty tricks as they duel for workers and suppliers...
Ozempic Maker Sues Spas and Clinics Selling Custom-Made Versions
Novo Nordisk accused the firms of false advertising, trademark infringement and unfair competition. Source link
Supreme Court Rules Andy Warhol’s Image of Prince Breaches Copyright Laws
The decision in the closely watched case narrows the “fair use” right of artists and writers to build on existing...
Adidas to Drop Opposition to Black Lives Matter’s Three-Stripe Logo
BusinessSportswear company had challenged advocacy group’s trademark application, saying the emblem was too similar to its own Source link
Publishers Win Ruling Against Online Library’s Lending of Digital Books
BusinessLawCourt rules Internet Archive violated copyright law by loaning scanned copies of printed books Source link
China’s Newest Weapon to Nab Western Technology—Its Courts
The growing conflict between China and the U.S. extends from computer-chip factories to a suspected spy balloon over American skies....
Lawsuit Over Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ Lyrics Dropped
A federal judge dismissed a copyright suit against the singer, ending a case that had wound through the courts for...
Heads of FBI, MI5 Issue Joint Warning on Chinese Spying
LONDON—The heads of the FBI and Britain’s domestic security service issued sharply worded warnings to business leaders about the threats...
Elvis Presley Movie Is Just the Start of a Flood of ‘King’ Content
The estate of Elvis Presley is banking on a new era of burning love for the King of Rock ’n’...
Moderna Seeks to Dismiss Covid-19 Vaccine Patent Lawsuit
Moderna Inc. is trying to fend off rival companies’ claims that its Covid-19 vaccine infringes their patents, arguing that the...
Alex Jones’s Infowars Files for Bankruptcy Over Sandy Hook Lawsuits
Infowars and other media assets backed by far-right radio host Alex Jones filed for bankruptcy, opening a new front in...
WSJ News Exclusive | Russian Prosecutors Warn Western Companies of Arrests, Asset Seizures
Russian prosecutors have issued warnings to Western companies in Russia, threatening to arrest corporate leaders there who criticize the government...
Shopify Denies Allegations in Textbook Pirating Lawsuit
Shopify Inc. SHOP 6.92% denied that it is liable for alleged copyright and trademark infringement by online sellers using its...
Merck’s Covid-19 Pill Licensed to U.N.-Backed Nonprofit to Increase Global Supplies
Merck & Co. will license a promising Covid-19 drug to a United Nations-backed nonprofit to provide more supplies to low-...
Toyota Is Accused of Using Stolen Motor Technology in Rare Lawsuit
TOKYO— Toyota Motor Corp. used stolen technology for a steel material in electric motors, Nippon Steel Corp. alleged in a...
Who Controls ‘Cruise’ Name? GM and Ford Battle It Out
A dispute between General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. over the name of their hands-free driving offerings has escalated...
WSJ News Exclusive | Biden to Nominate María Pagán as U.S. Envoy to World Trade Organization
WASHINGTON—President Biden is expected to nominate María Luisa Pagán, a longtime government trade negotiator, as a deputy U.S. trade representative...
