Designer Sues Shopify Australia Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

An Australian poster designer is suing Shopify, claiming the platform hosted 3,929 'ghost stores' that copied his work, in a rare attempt to hold global online platforms accountable.

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Designer sues Australian Shopify over alleged ghost stores he claims copied his work 3,929 times

Court action represents rare attempt to hold global online platforms to account for allegedly hosting scam digital shopfronts Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A young poster designer is suing Shopify in Australia for allegedly refusing to take down two online “ghost stores” he claims imitated his website and stole his work. Ryan Billington, 20, launched copyright infringement proceedings in the federal circuit court in Brisbane earlier this month against the multi...

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Designer Sues Shopify Australia Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

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Designer sues Australian Shopify over alleged ghost stores he claims copied his work 3,929 times

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