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Friday, May 22, 2026

Apple Secures Animato Talent and IP in Strategic Acqui-Hire Deal Under EU Digital Markets Act

Apple expands its digital avatar capabilities by acquiring key Animato employees and licensing its intellectual property through a structured acqui-hire arrangement.

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In a transaction filed with the European Commission under the EU Digital Markets Act, Apple has acquired select employees and intellectual property from Animato, a startup specializing in virtual avatar software for video chats and language tutoring. The deal includes a non-exclusive license to Animato’s IP and acquis…
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Companies House and IPO Alert Businesses to Beware of Fraudulent Payment Demands

Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have jointly issued a warning to UK businesses about unsolicited payment requests. These fraudulent invoices often mimic official correspondence, demanding inflated fees for services that are either free or available at lower costs through legitimate governmen…

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