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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Activision Drops Lawsuit Against TikTok Star Anthony Fantano

Activision has dropped its lawsuit against YouTuber Anthony Fantano, also known as theneedledrop, after he allegedly sent the video game developer a cease-and-desist letter demanding a settlement payment for using a TikTok audio he made. The audio in question went viral in 2021, and Activision used it in a TikTok video featuring their Crash Bandicoot franchise. Fantano's attorney threatened to sue Activision for violating his publicity rights, and the company has now dismissed the case with prejudice. No further comments have been made by Fantano or his representatives.

via Consequence|

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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Activision Settles Viral TikTok Lawsuit

Activision has dropped its lawsuit against music critic and internet personality Anthony Fantano, who claimed that the company misused a viral audio clip he created. The lawsuit alleged that Fantano threatened to sue for violating his publicity rights and demanded a settlement payment. Activision dismissed its own case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. The company used the audio clip in a TikTok video featuring imagery from its "Crash Bandicoot" video games.

via Reuters.com|

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lawsuit2 years ago•1 min saved

Activision and Anthony Fantano Face Legal Battles Over TikTok Audio Copying and Pizza Meme

Activision has filed a lawsuit against internet personality Anthony Fantano, seeking a declaration that syncing his viral audio clip to one of its TikTok videos did not violate his publicity rights or imply his endorsement of the company. Activision claims that TikTok's terms of service allow them to use the audio and that Fantano had created an extortionate "scheme" to profit from the viral audio through threats of litigation. Fantano allegedly sent Activision a cease-and-desist letter and demanded a settlement payment, prompting the lawsuit. The case highlights the misuse of intellectual property law to leverage unfair cash payments from social media users.

via Reuters|