On August 26, 2024, the first instance verdict was pronounced in the case of actor Zhang Ruoyun’s reputation and portrait rights dispute represented by Beijing Xingquan Law Firm.
Defendant Liang* publicly set a photo of Mr. Zhang Ruoyun’s “posthumous photo” that had been artificially photoshopped as his avatar through the Douban account “Ge***Zhong” he registered and used (Douban ID: 270***111). Mr. Zhang Ruoyun has caused a bad negative impact. After trial, the court determined that defendant Liang*’s behavior constituted an infringement of Mr. Zhang Ruoyun’s reputation and portrait rights. Defendant Liang* must publicly publish an apology statement on the homepage of his Douban account for 90 days and compensate plaintiff Zhang Ruoyun for mental damage. Solatium and economic losses.
once again reminds the majority of netizens: the Internet is not a place outside the law. Any subject exercising the right to freedom of speech on the Internet should respect socially recognized values and cannot cross the legal bottom line. Otherwise, you may be subject to legal sanctions for infringing upon the legitimate rights and interests of others.
Source: Beijing Xingquan Law Firm
