Just last month in October, Oakla released a special magazine titled “Saishun K-POP Star Tokubetsu Henshu BIG BANG.” However, they did not obtain consent from Big Bang and their company in Japan, Universal Music, to use their images and names. In response to this, Big Bang has filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court against Oakla Publishing over unauthorized use of their image and name in a magazine. The group is seeking an injunction against the sale of the magazine, along with approximately 30 million yen ($359,000 USD) in damages.
Since this is a commercial use of their identity, the unauthorized use would count as an infringement on their right to publicity. When contacted by press, Oakla was unable to comment as the person in charge of the project was absent.
This is not the first time that the publisher has been sued for unauthorized use of celebrity images and names. Korean actor Bae Yong Joon also filed a similar lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court and won the case. Last month, Oakla was ordered to pay 4.4 million yen ($52,000 USD) in damages.
Source: Sanspo
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