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Kodansha Wins Copyright Battle Against Russian Art Firm

7/11/2025

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Kodansha has taken a stand against IQ Art Management LLC in Russia, suing for copyright infringement over 18 beloved titles, including the iconic Attack on Titan. The unauthorized exhibitions, which ran from April to October 2023, led to a decisive court ruling on April 7, 2025, mandating IQ to pay 3.75 million rubles in damages.

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Kodansha has taken a stand against IQ Art Management LLC in Russia, suing for copyright infringement over 18 beloved titles, including the iconic Attack on Titan. The unauthorized exhibitions, which ran from April to October 2023, led to a decisive court ruling on April 7, 2025, mandating IQ to pay 3.75 million rubles in damages.