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Huawei files to trademark mobile OS around the world after US ban

Huawei is in the process of potentially launching its “Honmeng” operating system (OS) to replace the US Android OS, an executive said on Thursday. Data from a U.N. body showed that Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is aiming to trademark the OS in at least nine countries and Europe, in a sign it may be deploying a back-up plan in key markets as U.S. sanctions threaten its business model.

Government could buy Aboriginal flag copyright to settle dispute, lawyer says

A leading copyright lawyer says the Australian federal government could step in to settle the current dispute over who can reproduce the Aboriginal flat, by buying out all the rights to license the image.

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InfoWars and Alex Jones settle ‘Pepe the Frog’ copyright dispute

Alex Jones, founder of InfoWars and renowned conspiracy theorist, settled his copyright lawsuit with artist Matt Furie over the use of cartoon and popular internet meme ‘Pepe the Frog’.