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Tripscout counterclaims nixed in Icelandic influencer’s US copyright case

By Melissa Ritti ( February 14, 2025, 15:00 GMT | Insight) -- Copyright infringement litigation over Tripscout’s sharing and reposting of content by an Icelandic social media influencer will proceed without counterclaims Asa Steinars violated state law. In an order issued yesterday, a US judge granted her motion to dismiss, rejecting the travel marketing company’s position that the Instagram Privacy Policy — which grants users the right to “send” public content — extends a right to others to “use” that same content.Asa Steinars scored an early win against Tripscout yesterday, when a US judge agreed to dismiss allegations of fraudulent inducement, tortious interference and unjust enrichment leveled against the Icelandic influencer by the travel marketing company....

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