CoStar Group filed a lawsuit against Zillow in Manhattan federal court, accusing the largest U.S. online real estate portal of publishing at least 46,979 copyrighted photos without permission. CoStar Group is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, which it estimates could exceed $1 billion.
The lawsuit highlights CoStar Group's aggressive stance on protecting its intellectual property and proprietary data. This legal action targets a major competitor in the online real estate market, emphasizing the importance of data ownership and usage rights.
This development could have significant implications for both companies, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in the real estate information and marketplace sector. The pursuit of substantial damages underscores the perceived value of the infringed content.
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