Tokyo Court Dismisses Case Against Meta Regarding Celebrity Impersonation Ads

The Tokyo District Court has dismissed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms concerning fake advertisements that misused a Japanese entrepreneur's name and likeness. While acknowledging the ads infringed on publicity rights, the court ruled Meta, as a platform operator, was not directly responsible for the posts and had implemented corrective measures. This decision marks a significant judicial precedent on platform liability for celebrity impersonation ads.