European Union: CJEU case C-401/19 on validity of Article 17 DSM Directive (Poland v. Parliament and Council)
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CJEU rules that Article 17 of Copyright Directive is compatible with rights to freedom of expression and information
On 26 April 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued its ruling on the case Poland v. European Parliament and Council. The action was brought before the court by the Polish government on 24 May 2019, challenging the validity of Articl…
SourceAdvocate General issues Opinion on Article 17 DSM Directive
Advocate General Saugmandsgaard Øe issues the opinion on Case C-401/19 in which he dismisses the action brought by the Polish government. According to the Advocate General, Article 17 DSM Directive hence is compatible with the freedom of expression …
SourcePoland challenges Article 17 DSM Article
The Polish government requests the annulment of Article 17(4)(b) and Article 17(4)(c) of the Copyright Directive due to the obligation to make best efforts to prevent future uploads of material that was removed. The challenge is motivated by concern…
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