Laws governing copyright are complex and evolving fast. If someone accuses you of committing copyright infringement, they might be entirely wrong and have no case against you. But then, they might be right. Inadvertently violating copyrights is extremely common, especially in the digital era.
Video game shut down after lawsuit
A video game called Glorious Saga was produced by Sina Games. It was a free-to-play game, and it did garner some popularity in the time that it was available. However, the makers were recently sued and decided to just shut the whole thing down.
Trademark lawsuit says company has earned its stripes
It may seem strange that a sportwear company might be able to prevent anyone from simply selling something with three stripes on it. One apparel retailer claims to find it strange, and two large brands are currently in a high-stakes legal standoff over the question.
You can lose trade secrets very quickly
You know that your main reason for success is the fundamental idea behind your products, a proprietary design that only your company uses. People have to come to you when this is exactly what they want, and that makes it very valuable indeed.
