Typical Cases

Original virtual digital human images constitute artistic works and are protected by copyright law

2025-10-29

Virtual digital human images carry significant commercial value, widely applied in brand promotion and marketing in the digital era. In practice, licensing fees are often used to calculate damages, but such fees typically combine copyright license fees with derivative services such as copywriting, video production, and advertising. When the form of infringement differs from the agreed use, such fees may not be directly comparable. Given that virtual digital humans embody multiple rights, when damages are sought for a single right, losses should be assessed holistically, considering their composite value.
Governing AI misuse requires both exposing falsity and distinguishing authenticity

2025-08-22

On Aug 19, Yuan Jianhua, deputy chief judge, and Zhang Qian, judge of the First Comprehensive Division of the Beijing Internet Court, were interviewed by CCTV-13 program News 1+1 regarding China's first case in which a platform determined that user-generated content was AI-generated.
Whether an adult user who tipped streamers on a livestreaming platform may request a refund from the platform?

2025-08-15

When users watch livestreaming on a platform, the platform provides them with internet services, thereby forming a a contractual relationship. For adults topping up and spending on the platform constitutes consumption within the scope of that contract.
Former employer's use of ex-employee's videos in pseudo-livestreams for profit commits infringement

2025-07-21

In the internet era, it is increasingly for companies to use employees' portraits and names, especially in works created in the course of employment that incorporates personal elements, for commercial purposes. Can an employer continue to use such content after the the employment relationship ends?
BIC releases typical cases of false advertising online (Ⅲ)

2025-05-16

Editor's note: The Beijing Internet Court (BIC) held a press conference to brief the public on the adjudication of cases related to false advertising in online consumption on March 13, prior to the World Consumer Rights Day which falls on March 15.
BIC releases typical cases of false advertising online (Ⅱ)

2025-04-16

Editor's note: The Beijing Internet Court (BIC) held a press conference to brief the public on the adjudication of cases related to false advertising in online consumption on March 13, prior to the World Consumer Rights Day which falls on March 15.
BIC releases typical cases of false advertising online (Ⅰ)

2025-03-18

The Beijing Internet Court (BIC) held a press conference to brief the public on the adjudication of cases related to false advertising in online consumption on March 13, prior to the World Consumer Rights Day which falls on March 15.
Four BIC cases included in SPC’s typical cases on judicial protection of corporate reputation right

2025-02-20

Protecting corporate reputation right is an integral part of building a law-based business environment.

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