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CLO Virtual Fashion's Landmark Legal Victory Against Style3D

CLO Virtual Fashion, a prominent name in 3D fashion technology, has recently announced a substantial win in its prolonged legal battle against Zhejiang Lingdi Digital Technology Co. Ltd., the company responsible for Style3D. The Zhejiang Provincial High People's Court concluded the case with a strong ruling in favor of CLO, establishing a significant precedent regarding software copyright protection in the tech and fashion industries.

This judgment is particularly noteworthy as it marks a decisive end to a multi-year dispute that focused on allegations of large-scale copyright infringement. CLO accused Style3D of using unauthorized versions of its software for commercial purposes. The court's ruling not only dismissed Style3D's defenses, particularly the claim of "fair use", but also reinforced CLO's rights over its proprietary software.

In a statement released after the verdict, Simon Kim, the CEO of CLO, expressed gratitude towards the Chinese judicial authorities for recognizing the severity of the infringements. He stated, "This outcome fully reflects the importance China places on intellectual property protection and sends a crucial signal to the entire industry about adhering to the rules. It strengthens our determination to further invest in the Chinese market."

The court found that Style3D engaged in willful infringement through its