Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 03/27/2014

Subject: The Court affirmed that an internet service provider may be ordered to block its customers’ access to a copyright-infringing website. Such an injunction and its enforcement must, however, ensure a fair balance between the fundamental rights concerned.

Parties: UPC Telekabel Wien GmbH

Classification: Freedoms - Art. 16 Freedom to conduct a business - Art. 17 Intellectual property

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