KSP Accuses Rivals of Content Theft, Replaces Stolen Images With Its Own Ads
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli retailer KSP is suing competitors for allegedly using its product photos and descriptions without permission. KSP replaced stolen images on rival sites with its own ads and is seeking 700,000 shekels from "Lior Mutzarei Hashmal." Competitor Bug denies the claims, stating content comes from suppliers and KSP does not own the rights.
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- KSP accused competitors of using its product photos and descriptions hosted on its servers.
- KSP replaced stolen images on rival sites with its own advertisements.
- The company is suing "Lior Mutzarei Hashmal" for 700,000 shekels over copyright infringement.
- Bug denied the accusations, stating content is provided by suppliers.
- Bug argued that KSP does not hold copyright simply by hosting the materials.
Israeli retail chain KSP has accused several competitors of illegally using its product photos and descriptions. The company discovered that rival websites were displaying content hosted on KSP's servers. In response, KSP replaced the product images on these third-party sites with its own advertisements featuring the slogan, "We also choose to buy only at KSP." KSP claims that its content and server resources were exploited by sites including Bug, "Machsaney Hashmal," Shekem Electric, HighTechZone, Walla Shops, and "Lior Mutzarei Hashmal." The company asserts it invests in translating product descriptions, processing images, and creating video materials, which competitors then copy.
KSP has prepared legal claims and intends to sue "Lior Mutzarei Hashmal" for approximately 700,000 shekels over alleged copyright infringements, citing 14 specific instances of unauthorized material use. However, Bug has contested these accusations, stating that the issue involves around 32 products out of tens of thousands. A Bug representative explained that the photos and descriptions are supplied by vendors and manufacturers, and that hosting materials on KSP's servers does not grant KSP exclusive rights.
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