[Consultation] Review of the possibility of legal action against unauthorized copying (plagiarism) of applications
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Company A operates an application where users sell specific items and A purchases them. Company B launched a similar application, and it was discovered that the screen layout, wording, user interface (UI), etc., were excessively similar. Company A confirmed this fact and inquired with Law firm Veat regarding the possibility of legal action.
In cases of so-called plagiarism, or unauthorized copying, there are various related laws, and even if it appears similar to the general public, it may not be legally recognized as copying or infringement of legal rights. Therefore, a legal review by an expert is essential. Also, the methods of legal response are distinguished depending on whether a work is legally recognized or not, making it an area where professional legal advice is necessary.
Therefore, Law firm Veat reviewed copyright law and other related laws and precedents in response to Company A’s inquiry. Furthermore, in addition to the legal facts conveyed by Company A, it analyzed all related similar applications to determine whether Company A’s rights were infringed. Moreover, it provided detailed answers regarding the legal actions and remedies that Company A could take, thereby providing practical legal assistance.