3 Count: Unmasking

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1: Nhentai Operators Ordered to Expose Themselves in U.S. Copyright Lawsuit

First off today, Ernesto Van der Sar at Torrentfreak writes that a judge has ordered the operators of the popular adult content site Nhentai to identify themselves if they wish to continue the ongoing case.

PCR Distributing filed the case. PCR represents various brands that focus on adult animated and comic-related content. They accused the site of unlawfully hosting videos they own and distributing them.

Initially, PCR filed a DMCA subpoena to expose the site’s operators. However, Nhentai filed a motion to block the subpoena, prompting PCR to file a full lawsuit. The site had hoped not to identify its ownership, but the judge in the case said there was no compelling reason for them not to. A second judge has upheld that decision. The site has since identified its owners as X Separator LLC, though it did not name the company’s owners.

2: South Korean Textiles Company Accuses Shein of Copyright Infringement

Next up today, Meghan Hall at Sourcing Journal reports that NS International Textiles (NSI) has filed a lawsuit against the fast-fashion site Shein, alleging copyright infringement of their various patterns and designs.

NSI is a South Korean company that provides fabrics, many of which have copyrighted patterns, to the fashion industry. According to the lawsuit, Shein repurposed some of those designs, including dresses and swimwear.

The lawsuit is just the latest to target Shein. According to the article, it has been the subject of at least 90 other lawsuits alleging a pattern of copyright infringement. NSI seeks an injunction barring further sale of the infringing works and monetary damages.

3: Sony Music Files Petition Against Myntra Over ‘Multiple’ Copyright Violations, Demands ₹5 Crore in Damages

Finally, today, Soumya Srivastava at the Hindustan Times reports that Sony Music has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the fashion company Myntra in India, alleging multiple copyright infringements.

According to the lawsuit, Myntra used various Sony-owned songs on their website and in their app. Sony says they became aware of the issue in February and sought to rectify the issue with no luck.

Sony is suing for ₹5 crore ($580,000) in damages. Myntra has not responded to the lawsuit nor commented on this story.

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