Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Youku responds to alleged imitation of Squid Game
Company response
Youku said a discarded preliminary design for its variety show had been used at an investment-promotion event by mistake, apologized for the misunderstanding after online criticism that the design borrowed from Netflix's Squid Game, and said it would strengthen its review process. The source reports an allegation, not a determination of infringement.
Company response
Apology — 优酷
优酷对为此引起的误会向大家诚挚道歉
Remediation — 优酷
后续会加强流程把关并且更加努力呈现好的作品
Source excerpt
优酷通过微博回应此事称，因工作失误，误将新综《游戏的胜利》已经被“毙掉”的设计初稿在招商会现场进行了使用。
据了解，有媒体报道称，优酷公布综艺片单中《鱿鱼的胜利》被网友质疑“借鉴”奈飞近期播出的新剧《鱿鱼游戏》。
就日前被网友质疑新综艺“借鉴”《鱿鱼游戏》一事，优酷官方微博20日晚回应称，系工作失误，诚挚道歉。
2021
Beijing authorities fine Youku and iQIYI
Fine or penalty
Beijing cultural market enforcement authorities fined Youku and iQIYI 90,000 yuan each after investigating violations by the video platforms.
Source excerpt
北京市文化市场综合执法总队对视频平台“优酷”、“爱奇艺”存在的违法违规问题开展集中查处，共查处违规行为6起，做出行政处罚6件，两家平台分别被处以罚款9万元。
2020
Youku sues operator of Mimiao Video over alleged unfair competition
Lawsuit filed
Youku filed a lawsuit against Beijing Dianwo Network Technology, the operator of Mimiao Video, alleging unfair competition through a shared-VIP model. In the suit, Youku sought an order to stop the conduct and claimed RMB 1.9 million in damages and reasonable expenses. These are allegations made in the lawsuit and do not constitute a court determination.
Youku sued Beijing Dianwo Network Technology, the operator of Mimiao Video, alleging unfair competition through a shared-VIP model and seeking an order to stop the conduct and RMB 1.9 million in damages and reasonable expenses. These are allegations in the lawsuit, not a court determination.
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因认为咪猫视频建立平台利用“共享VIP”扩大平台流量及热度，破坏了优酷平台的会员管理制度，减少了交易机会和经济收益，优酷公司以不正当竞争纠纷为由将咪猫视频的运营商（北京点我网络技术有限公司）诉至法院，要求立即停止不正当竞争行为、赔偿经济损失及合理支出190万元。
近日，优酷将咪喵视频起诉至法院，认为咪喵视频利用“共享VIP”扩大平台流量及热度，破坏了优酷平台的会员管理制度，损害了优酷的经济效益，构成不正当竞争。优酷要求咪喵视频立即停止不正当竞争行为，赔偿经济损失及合理支出190万元。
据国内媒体报道，日前，优酷将咪喵视频起诉至法院，认为咪喵视频利用“共享VIP”扩大平台流量及热度，破坏了优酷平台的会员管理制度，损害了优酷的经济效益，构成不正当竞争。优酷要求咪喵视频立即停止不正当竞争行为，赔偿经济损失及合理支出190万元。目前，北京海淀法院受理了此
2019
Youku sues Qihoo and Sogou over alleged unfair competition
Lawsuit filed
Youku Information Technology (Beijing) sued Beijing Qihoo Technology and Beijing Sogou Information Service, alleging unfair competition involving the use of "Youku" as a search keyword to promote their app market. Youku sought an order to stop the conduct and compensation; the article says the Haidian court accepted the case.
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因认为北京奇虎科技有限公司、北京搜狗信息服务有限公司利用“优酷”作为搜索关键词来推广自身应用“应用市场”的行为构成不正当竞争，优酷信息技术(北京)有限公司将北京奇虎科技有限公司、北京搜狗信息服务有限公司诉至法院，要求二公司立即停止不正当竞争行为，并赔偿经济损失290万元及合理费用10万元。日前，海淀法院受理了此案。
目前，案件正在进一步审理中。
优酷信息技术(北京)有限公司以不正当竞争为由，分别将杭州比更科技有限公司、深圳市象塔科技有限公司、四川盛趣时代网络科技有限公司、北京天之歌者科技有限公司四家网站运营商诉至法院
2018
Yang Weidong investigation
Youku disclosed that president Yang Weidong had left the company in connection with a police investigation concerning alleged efforts to obtain improper economic benefits.