'Ad Blocking Is Not Piracy' Decision Overturned by Top German Court
5 days ago
- #Ad Blocking
- #Copyright Law
- #Online Journalism
- Online businesses reliant on ad revenue are negatively impacted by ad blockers.
- Ad blockers gained popularity due to invasive ads and privacy concerns.
- Ad blockers are now seen as essential for internet security.
- Axel Springer sued Adblock Plus, alleging copyright infringement.
- German courts initially ruled in favor of Adblock Plus.
- Axel Springer appealed, arguing websites qualify as protected software.
- The Federal Court of Justice overturned the lower court's decision.
- The case hinges on whether website manipulation violates copyright law.
- The outcome could impact the entire software industry.
- The case raises questions about future online journalism and software protection.