Suit: Sony and partner pirated TV animations

BEIJING - Chinese animation companies are often accused of copying or illegally using foreign works, but a recent complaint tells a different story - with international electronics giant Sony and its content partner charged with copyright violations.

Shanghai-based Shuimu Animation Design Co Ltd filed a lawsuit against Sony and online content provider Beijing AnviewTech Co Ltd last month in Dongcheng District Court claiming the two companies pirated its creations.

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