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AG's opinion—communication to the public extended to media players (Stichting Brein v Jack Frederik Wullems)

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Published on: 12 December 2016
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  • What should IP & IT lawyers take note of?
  • What was this case about?
  • What did the AG opine?

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IP & IT analysis: Amber Knight, solicitor at Blandy & Blandy in partnership with Lexis®PSL IP & IT, considers the opinion of the Advocate General in the Court of Justice case Stichting Brein v Frederick Wullems regarding the interpretation of ‘communication to the public’ under the InfoSoc Directive 2001/29/EC.

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