In its judgment in case C-147/19, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) concluded that users are not
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Government submits the General Audiovisual Media Bill to public consultation
On November 6, the Government presented the General Audiovisual Media Bill (the “Bill”), which transposes into Spanish law the EU
Read MoreEnola Holmes case: are Sherlock Holmes’ emotions protected by copyrights?
Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887, the famous private detective Sherlock Holmes (the “Author” and the “Character”) became
Read MoreTrademark invalidity due to registration of Banksy’s urban art in bad faith
Until September, the so-called “Flower Thrower” — a work by the British artist operating under the pseudonym “Banksy” — not
Read MoreThe CJEU declares that non-EU performers cannot be excluded from remuneration for the public communication of phonograms
In its resolution of September 8, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) examined whether, based on reciprocity,
Read MoreSynchronizing phonograms in audiovisual works and the right to remuneration for public communication: AG’s conclusions
Based on the conclusions of Advocate General Tanchev (the “AG”), the concept of “reproduction of a phonogram published for commercial purposes” contained
Read MoreThe CJEU specifies the information that holders of infringed rights can demand (Constantin Film/YouTube)
In the last few days, the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (“CJEU”) judgment in the Constantin Film Verleih
Read MoreRequest for information on intellectual property infringers: opinion of the CJEU’s Advocate General
If there is one defining characteristic of intellectual property, it is the balance that must be guaranteed between private and
Read MoreBeijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances Soon to Enter into Force
Following its ratification by Indonesia, the 30th Contracting Party, the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances (the “Treaty”) will enter into
Read MoreThe Supreme Court rejects the State’s liability for the system of compensation for private copying charged to the general state budget
In its judgments of Nov. 11, 2019, Nov. 19, 2019, and Nov. 20, 2019, the Judicial Review Chamber of the
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