Spain: Lawsuit alleging distribution of copyrighted content without authorisation from the creators (Mediaset, Atresmedia, Movistar and Egeda v Telegram)
Progress
Current status
in force
25 Mar 2024 in force
22 Mar 2024 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Spain
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued National Court ruling suspending previous Telegram blocking order
On 25 March 2024, the National Court of Spain issued a ruling to temporarily suspend the previous order requiring the access blocking of Telegram, pending a report from the General Information Commissioner's Office. The Court annulled Telegram's pre…
SourceEvent type
civil lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court
Issued National Court ruling requiring temporary suspension of Telegram due to violation of intellectual property rights
On 22 March 2024, the National Court of Spain issued a ruling directing telecommunication and internet access operators to temporarily suspend Telegram due to violation of intellectual property rights. The case was brought before the court by Medias…
SourceEvent type
civil lawsuit
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court