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9 June 2021CopyrightAlex Baldwin

Capcom sued for $12m over ‘Resident Evil’ photos

A Connecticut artist has filed a lawsuit against game developer and publisher Capcom, alleging that the company used her copyrighted work in its games without permission.

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