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The next chapter in the “Metall auf Metall” saga – Pastiche to be clarified by the CJEU

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Members of the band Kraftwerk brought an action against these acts of reproduction and distribution, claiming infringement of their copyright and their related rights as performers and phonogram producers of “Metall auf Metall”.

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RARBG Shut Down in the Middle of a Bulgarian Piracy Crackdown

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One major topic of discussion at the conference was EMPACT, the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats, which in the current cycle 2022-2025 has IP crime as a priority. “The operation was conducted within the framework of the European Multidisciplinary Platform for Combating Criminal Threats (EMPACT). .

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EU copyright law round up – second trimester of 2023

Kluwer Copyright Blog

While sports events, as such, are not protected by copyright and related rights, the origanisers of these events may benefit from specific protection under national law. It introduces the deadline of 17 November 2025 until which the Commission together with the EUIPO Observatory will monitor the effects of the recommendation.

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The Parody Exception: Revisiting the Case for a Distinct Pastiche Exception

Kluwer Copyright Blog

While many anticipate the CJEU’s forthcoming decision in mid-2025, this contribution seeks to advocate that distinguishing between parody, pastiche, and caricature in copyright law may be ineffective.