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Copyright
Copyright
Overview
In an environment where content and software have become core assets, copyright disputes are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Standards of judgment such as originality, substantial similarity, and fair use are determined by facts and evidence. Companies must clarify contractual and rights relationships throughout the entire process of developing, using, and distributing copyrighted works. In particular, issues involving licensing, derivative works, and platform terms of service are directly tied to business models. The LIN IP Team provides practical advisory reflecting the characteristics of content and IT.
Key Services

Copyright infringement dispute response for content (video, music, publishing, games)

Software copyright, licensing, and open source compliance advisory

Copyright contracts (assignment, license, production/distribution) and rights arrangement

Injunctions, damage compensation, criminal complaints, and defense

Copyright risk review related to platforms, UGC, and AI utilization

Copyright collective management organization support

Content IP overseas sales

Contract advisory for global OTT platforms

Production dispute response and risk management

Key Experience

1. Software Copyright

  • A client company's employee installed a cracked version of expensive software

  • The company was criminally charged for copyright infringement and also faced a civil damage claim

  • Upon accepting the appeal against a first instance judgment that recognized substantial damage liability, we thoroughly argued and proved grounds for reduction, resulting in a significant reduction of the damages

2. Open Source Software License

  • A client company using open source in embedded software