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Perspective | Research on Copyright Behind Virtual Idols (Part 1)
Virtual idols, a product of the interaction and integration between the digital world and the real world, have gradually become an indispensable part of the entertainment industry. Through advanced technologies such as computer graphics, graphic rendering, motion capture, deep learning, and voice synthesis, virtual idols possess multiple human characteristics, such as realistic appearances, lively performance abilities, and natural interaction methods. This allows them to shine in various fields such as short videos, live broadcasts, and concerts, with their influence and commercial value continuously rising.
2024-12-23
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Perspective | Is the property fee reduction policy applicable to villas during the vacancy period?
In recent years, with the rapid development of the real estate market and the improvement of residents' living standards, property management services have become an indispensable part of urban life. In practice, some homeowners, especially those who have purchased properties but do not actually reside in them, have raised a controversial point: "If the house is not lived in and the property services are not enjoyed, the property management fees should be reduced or waived." Can this subjective intention receive legal support? This article will explore this issue in conjunction with specific cases. Case: Yantai Intermediate People's Court of Shandong Province (2024) Lu 06 Min Zhong 2662 Case Background: The community involved is a certain villa community. XX is the owner of a unit in the community, with a house area of 189.82 square meters, in a row villa layout. The community has not established a homeowners' committee. Signing and content of the commodity housing sales contract and property service contract: On June 23, 2018, XX, the owner of the villa community, signed a "Commodity Housing Sales Contract" with Yantai Zhongmou Real Estate Co., Ltd., agreeing that XX would purchase a property developed by Yantai Zhongmou Real Estate Co., Ltd. located at No. **, ** Road, Muping District, with a total price of 2,718,858 yuan. Among them, Article 14 (Seller's Commitment Regarding Normal Operation of Infrastructure and Public Supporting Buildings) states that the infrastructure and public facilities such as power supply, water supply, heating, gas, roads, drainage, greening, street lights, sanitation, and postal communications must be constructed according to planning requirements and handed over to relevant departments or units for subsequent maintenance and management. On December 23, 2020, both parties signed the "Owner's Receipt Confirmation Document," committing to have carefully read and complied with the "Preliminary Property Service Agreement" and the "Temporary Management Regulations." The fee standards and payment methods stipulated in the "Preliminary Property Service Agreement" are: property management fees for row houses are charged at 3.9 yuan per square meter per month; overdue payments incur a penalty calculated at a daily rate of 0.5%; except for the first year's property service fee, subsequent property service fees are settled semi-annually, with payment due by the 5th of the first month of each half-year. The service content stipulated in the property service contract includes: 1. Maintenance and management of common areas; 2. Maintenance and management of common facilities and their operation; 3. Environmental sanitation; 4. Security; 5. Traffic order and vehicle parking; 6. Fire safety. The "Temporary Management Regulations" stipulate that before handling the house delivery procedures, property buyers must obtain the "Owner's Card" from the construction unit, sign a preliminary property service fee collection agreement with the bank and construction unit, and prepay 12 months (not exceeding 12 months) of property service fees according to the fee standards stipulated in the preliminary property service contract. XX's semi-annual property service fee is 4,441.79 yuan (3.9 yuan × 189.82 square meters × 6 months), and XX owes property service fees from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023, totaling 17,767.15 yuan (3.9 yuan × 189.82 square meters × 24 months). Due to XX's failure to pay the property service fees as agreed, Yantai Branch of a certain property service group filed a lawsuit, requesting the court to order XX to pay the property management fees and penalty damages. Defendant XX's defense: 1. Property fees should be reduced or waived according to the regulations for vacant houses; 2. The property fees for the involved house should be reduced by no less than 20% as it does not meet the agreed standards; 3. The penalty is too high, and the calculation standard is unreasonable. Court's ruling viewpoint: Article 17 of the "Shandong Province Property Service Fee Management Measures" states, "For ordinary residential properties that have been vacant for more than six months after delivery, the preliminary property public service fees should be reduced; the procedures for handling vacancies and the specific reduction ratio shall be determined by the price authorities of the people's government at the municipal or county (city, district) level in conjunction with the property management authorities, but the fees charged shall not exceed 60%. For non-ordinary residential properties that have been vacant for more than six months after delivery, the charging standards for property public service fees shall be separately agreed upon by the property service enterprise and the owner or property user." According to the relevant provisions of the Shandong Provincial Development and Reform Commission regarding the definition of ordinary residential properties, ordinary residential properties refer to residences other than single-family, duplex, and row villas. Lawyer's analysis: The property fee reduction policy for vacant houses only applies to ordinary residential properties, and row villas do not fall under the category of ordinary residential properties, thus cannot enjoy the property fee reduction policy. Since the property fees for row villas are subject to market regulation prices, they are not within the scope of government price regulation. The collection standards for vacant property fees for non-ordinary residential properties should be negotiated or stipulated in the property service contract, and the court has no authority to rule on this, nor does it have the right to submit it to the price certification center of the Development and Reform Commission for adjudication.
2024-12-23
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On April 9, 2021, the first case involving facial recognition technology concluded with a victory for the plaintiff. However, discussions regarding the protection of personal rights brought about by the application of facial recognition technology have never ceased. Despite the security of this technology not being fully verified, it has gradually permeated various application scenarios such as public security, finance, transportation, and real estate. Individuals are caught in an endless holographic link of biometric data, akin to a runaway horse, challenging the existing personal rights protection system. This article adheres to the concept of promoting technology for good through legal means, delving into the concerns that the current use of facial recognition technology poses for personal rights protection. Drawing on relevant regulations and judicial practices from Western legal countries, it proposes the establishment of a "three rights" system centered on the rights to be informed, self-determination, and remedy regarding personal biometric information. This aims to more comprehensively constrain the collection and processing of personal biometric information and explore a Chinese paradigm for the protection of rights related to personal biometric information.
2024-12-23
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Perspective | Analysis of Trademark Infringement Dispute Case between Company A and Company B
Trademark exclusive rights are one of the important assets of a company, granting the trademark registrant the exclusive right to use the trademark. However, in practice, the protection of trademark exclusive rights often faces various challenges, one of which is the conflict between the company name and the registered trademark. This article will take the trademark exclusive rights dispute case between Company A and Company B as an example, and conduct an in-depth analysis of such disputes in conjunction with similar cases.
2024-12-18
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Statute of limitations: The statute of limitations refers to the legal system whereby a right holder loses the ability to request the court to protect their civil rights if they do not exercise their rights within a legally defined period. The law stipulates a specific "statutory limitation period"; if the right holder does not exercise their rights during this period, their failure to act may affect their right to win the case. It is particularly important to note that if the other party does not raise a defense based on the statute of limitations, it is considered that they have automatically waived that right, and the court shall not proactively apply the statute of limitations but should accept and support their litigation request.
2024-12-18
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Case: Labor Dispute Case between Huang and a Certain Group Company
2024-12-17
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The issue of the shareholder of a one-person company and the confusion of the company's personality is a complex and important legal matter, involving the relevant provisions of the Company Law of the People's Republic of China. Below is a detailed explanation of this issue, along with an analysis of related cases.
2024-12-17
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This article focuses on the common labor dispute phenomenon of companies failing to pay wages. It analyzes various situations of wage arrears and discusses the key preparatory work that workers should undertake before defending their rights, including evidence collection and understanding legal regulations. It comprehensively outlines the legal avenues available for workers to protect their rights, such as negotiation, complaints, arbitration, and litigation, while analyzing relevant labor laws and regulations. The aim is to provide a systematic and practical guide for workers facing wage arrears from companies, ensuring their legal rights are protected and promoting the harmonious stability of labor relations. Additionally, it provides a detailed explanation of different scenarios regarding economic compensation in labor law, such as payments of N, N + 1, 2N, etc., clarifying the applicable conditions and calculation methods, thereby enriching workers' legal knowledge in handling labor disputes.
2024-12-17
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The issue of residential public sewage pipes being blocked and causing backflow damage to homeowners' properties is a common problem in real life, and its causes are often diverse. The blockage and backflow may be due to defects in the design or construction by the developer, or it may be caused by the property management company failing to fulfill its reasonable maintenance obligations. It could also result from improper use by homeowners sharing the same pipe, or even a combination of several of the aforementioned factors. Therefore, the question of how to allocate responsibility for disputes arising from property damage due to blockage and backflow in residential public sewage pipes needs to be discussed and handled on a case-by-case basis according to the actual circumstances.
2024-12-17
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With the acceleration of globalization and the development of internet technology, cross-border trade e-commerce has become an important component of international trade. To adapt to the development of this emerging business model, Chinese customs has introduced various regulatory models, among which the 9610 model is an important regulatory method specifically for cross-border e-commerce retail export goods. This article will interpret the 9610 model and explore its advantages, business processes, and key points of export tax refunds.
2024-12-17
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