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Austrian Supreme Court finds YouTube not responsible for copyright infringements by users

Kluwer Copyright Blog

The liability privilege therefore also applies to cease and desist claims, unless a prior warning letter was sent and the allegedly infringing content was not taken down quickly enough after a reasonable review.

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Copyright case law of the German Bundesgerichtshof 2015 – 2019 – Part 4 of 4: Copyright contract law and enforcement

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Injunctive relief (Section 97(1) UrhG) and cease and desist agreements. The BGH stated in 2018 that when interpreting (contractual) cease and desist agreements in cases of doubt cease and desist obligation must be interpreted as meaning that its effect has the same scope as the statutory claim for injunctive relief.

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The InfoSoc Directive and the Right to Repair: exploring the boundaries of a lesser-known copyright exception

Kluwer Copyright Blog

By opening the ability to conduct repairs to everyday people, it seeks to extend product lifespan, reduce waste, encourage market competition, increase consumer choice, and facilitate innovative processes. Citing the U.S.

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