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Chapter 156 Overthrow

and Suzanna Shield, for willfully violating her intellectual property!

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The judge nodded and said, "Let's proceed. Plaintiff Melody Tucker is suing the defendants, Carson Shield

rights. Evidence shows that Dream Entertainment, under Carson Shield, released the album 'Surge' three years ago, which heavily copied and incorporated the arrangements from Melody Tucker's adapted piece, Night Bloom Nocturne. Furthermore, it's verified that 'Surge' was originally Melody's creation. She had registered her cultural rights internationally prior to the album's release. Not only is Melody the rightful creator of the adapted Night Bloom Nocturne, but she also directly composed several of the album's main tracks. The defendant's company profited from these works, generating an estimated 80 million in revenue. Due to the significant amount in question, Dream Entertainment is fined 30 million, and the personal fine for Carson Shield is 20 million. The court sentences both defendants to three months in custody, along with a seven-day suspended sentence.

Before this case, awareness around protecting intellectual property rights was low in Acrela.

The country's focus on safeguarding original creators' rights had been insufficient, allowing new industries to exploit tegal loopholes. They shamelessly copied, adapted, and stole the work of original creators without fear of consequence.

Up until now, the majority of the punishment for plagiarism has been fines.

However, Melody's testimony was clear and precise, pushing the legal boundaries by prosecuting this case to the fullest extent. This was why the outcome had been so severe.

Derrick was astonished by the verdict. "Melody, what nonsense are you spouting? You wrote Surge's lead tracks too? Why didn't you mention this earlier?"

As a lawyer, he knew that using an adapted piece as inspiration for an original song wasn't strictly illegal.

He could have defended Carson, maybe with a minor fine as a result.

He hadn't realized that Melody had directly contributed to 'Surge.

The tracks that had been released under Carson's name and generated millions in revenue were Melody's

creations.

Given the large sum involved, the punishment would naturally be far more severe.

Derrick had won countless cases, but today he couldn't help but admire Melody's tactics.

Up until this point, she had only hinted that she was the creator of Night Bloom Nocturne.

Technically, even if Carson had used the adapted piece as inspiration, Derrick could argue his brother hadn't committed any crime with the right defense. Derrick could argue that Carson's actions were more akin to unconscious borrowing than theft. Therefore, with things that would take place after the trial ended, even when Carson was accused of plagiarism, Derrick hadn't rushed into action, confident everything was still within his control.

Unknowingly, Melody had already set up a masterstroke-a trap he hadn't seen coming.

She never mentioned all this and lulled him into a false sense of security, only to strike back when his

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guard was down, armed with a fully prepared case and rrefutable evidence.

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Derrick's brow furrowed, and as his eyes met Melody's lear and indifferent gaze, his pupils widened. An unsettling chill ran through him.

What a cunning strategist Melody was!

For a novice lawyer, her first case was not only a personal battle but a deliberate attempt to topple the renowned Legal Titan.

Melody raised an eyebrow and smiled softly as she nonchalantly held Derrick's gaze.

Her expression seemed to say, Really, Derrick? So much for your title as the Legal Titan. It looks like even you can't save your clients this time! Your first lost case and it's because of me!

"Yes, Mr. Shield," Melody said with a light, almost teasing tone. "I wrote Surge's lead tracks too. I've already submitted the evidence. Any other questions? I've printed multiple copies of the international copyright registration documents. Why don't you take a good look and see exactly where you lost this case?"

She had redirected everyone's attention to Night Bloom Nocturne, leading the court to believe that the case hinged solely on this composition and would never escalate to criminal charges.

After all, Carson was backed by Sommerville's top law firm, an ironclad legal team known for their unbreakable defense. Even when on the wrong side, Derrick could typically turn things around.

But now, Derrick's eyes glinted with a cold, sharp light. He asked, "Melody, are you really going to send Carson and Suzie to prison?"

"Why wouldn't I?" Melody replied, her voice calm, but with an undercurrent of authority. "Derrick, you can't protect them this time. Your reputation as the top lawyer? It's nothing."

Her expression remained neutral, and her tone collected. However, every word pressed down on him with an undeniable weight, breaking through his carefully built façade. Aren't you the Legal Titan?

Well, today I'll bring that legend crashing down.