Philippines: IPOPHL investigation into YTS Domains concerning site-blocking request
Progress
Current status
in force
03 May 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Philippines
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in IPOPHL investigation into YTS Domains concerning site-blocking request
On 3 May 2024, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) issued its first site-blocking request targeting 11 domains and subdomains associated with the YTS brand, identified as a major piracy website globally. The request was made…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body