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Hi Hotel photography case—confirms law on jurisdiction for copyright owners

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Published on: 24 April 2014

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Original news
What were the background facts to this case?
What was the basis of the art 5(3) referral?
What did the CJEU decide?
To what extent does this judgment clarify the law in this area?
How should lawyers advise clients seeking damages for copyright infringement from perpetrators acting in different jurisdictions?

Article summary

IP & IT analysis: The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has clarified the issue of jurisdiction in copyright infringement cases. Mark Shillito, partner, and Alexandra Morgan, associate, in the intellectual property team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, consider the court’s decision in Hi Hotel GCF SARL v Uwe Spoering.

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