Texas Age Verification Mandate Sparks Constitutional Clash Between Tech Giants and Student Advocates
Broad App Store Restrictions Face Legal Challenges A remarkable coalition of technology industry leaders and student advocacy groups has united…
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Microsoft Shifts Legal Strategy in Software Resale Dispute, Invokes Copyright Protection
Microsoft has pivoted its defense in the ongoing legal dispute with ValueLicensing, now claiming that reselling perpetual software licenses infringes copyright. The case could determine whether Office software qualifies as a creative work under EU directives, with implications for the entire pre-owned software market.
Legal Battle Over Software Resale Rights Intensifies
Microsoft has reportedly shifted its legal strategy in the ongoing dispute with software reseller ValueLicensing, moving from denial of wrongdoing to a copyright-based argument that could fundamentally reshape the software license resale market across Europe. According to reports, the tech giant now contends that Microsoft Office qualifies as a creative work protected under copyright law, making the resale of perpetual licenses potentially infringing.
Builder.ai Financial Probe Highlights AI Sector’s Oversight Challenges
Former Finance Chief Subpoenaed in Builder.ai Investigation Andres Elizondo, the former finance chief of collapsed AI startup Builder.ai, has been…
Sony Seeks Court Order Against Tencent’s Alleged Horizon-Inspired Game Amid Copyright Dispute
Sony Interactive Entertainment has requested a preliminary injunction to block Tencent from using materials allegedly derived from the Horizon franchise in its upcoming game Light of Motiram. The legal move follows accusations of character, aesthetic, and musical similarities, despite Tencent’s recent alterations to promotional content. Industry analysts suggest the case could set precedents for intellectual property protection in global gaming markets.
Legal Escalation in Gaming Intellectual Property Dispute
Sony Interactive Entertainment has escalated its legal battle with Tencent, filing for a preliminary injunction against the Chinese gaming giant’s upcoming title Light of Motiram. According to reports from Games Fray, Sony alleges Tencent has engaged in what sources describe as a “shell game” with content allegedly copied from Sony’s Horizon series. The injunction request specifically targets Tencent’s use of any material “copied or derived” from Horizon games, aiming to prevent potential market confusion ahead of the lawsuit’s resolution.
Landmark Legal Battle Targets AI-Generated Abuse Content and Platform Accountability
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