AG’s opinion—no application of exhaustion of distribution right to e-books (Tom Kabinet)

Table of contents

• What are the practical implications of this case?
• What was the background?
• What did the AG opine?
• Case details

Article summary

TMT analysis: Advocate General Szpunar has given an opinion that Article 3(1) and Article 4 of the InfoSoc Directive should be interpreted as meaning that the Article 4 distribution right would not apply to the supply of e-books by downloading online for permanent use but that the Article 3 right of communication to the public would apply to such downloading.