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TikTok source code stolen?

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal court in California allows Beijing Meishe Network Technology to bring its copyright infringement and trade dress misappropriation claims against TikTok, which has allegedly been using the Chinese tech firm’s source code without permission. There exists a “split in authority” over what legal precedent governs the claims, so tossing the claims would be improper.

/ July 25, 2024

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