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Japan publisher Kodansha wins Russian copyright lawsuit over unauthorized manga event

( July 10, 2025, 03:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan's publishing powerhouse Kodansha announced the conclusion of a copyright infringement lawsuit in Russia over unauthorized use of 18 manga titles at a paid event held by Russian company IQ Art Management in St. Petersburg. The Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region ruled in Kodansha’s favor on April 7, recognizing infringement of 15 works and ordering IQ to pay 3.75 million rubles ($48,000) in damages and litigation costs. The decision became final on June 24 after no appeals were filed.The statement follows:...

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