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Japan’s METI Says Piracy Losses Tripled to ¥5.7 Trillion in 2025, With Counterfeits Pushing Total Past ¥10 Trillion

A six-country METI survey ties the surge to cross-border platforms, with broader infringement extending from digital media to character goods.

OpenAI’s Sora 2 Hits 1 Million Downloads as Japan and Hollywood Demand Tighter Controls

Commerce Chief Lutnick Seeks Up to Half of University Patent Revenue for U.S.

Mark Cuban, Industry Groups Warn Against Proposed 1%–5% Patent Value Tax

Commerce Department Weighs Annual 1–5% Tax on Patent Valuations