Union Des Associations Europeennes De Football v British Telecommunications Plc & Ors [2018] EWHC 1900 (Ch) (24 July 2018)

Union Des Associations Europeennes De Football v British Telecommunications Plc & Ors [2018] EWHC 1900 (Ch) (24 July 2018)

The extension of the blocking order is justified as the original order was effective, proportionate, and there is evidence of ongoing attempts to circumvent it. The new terms are appropriate and agreed by the parties.

Citation
[2018] EWHC 1900 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: Union des Associations Européennes de Football; Defendant: British Telecommunications PLC; Defendant: EE Limited; Defendant: Plusnet PLC; Defendant: Sky UK Limited; Defendant: TalkTalk Telecom Limited; Defendant: Virgin Media Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 July 2018
Procedural Posture
Intellectual Property Application / Application to Extend Blocking Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Website Blocking Orders, Copyright Infringement, Live Streaming, Jurisdiction to Grant Injunctions
Intellectual Property Injunctions Website Blocking Orders Copyright Infringement Live Streaming Jurisdiction to Grant Injunctions

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Parties

Union des Associations Européennes de Football

Claimant

British Telecommunications PLC

Defendant

EE Limited

Defendant

Plusnet PLC

Defendant

Sky UK Limited

Defendant

TalkTalk Telecom Limited

Defendant

Virgin Media Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Intellectual Property Application / Application to Extend Blocking Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the operation of a website blocking order against ISPs to prevent access to infringing live streams of UEFA football matches
  2. 2 Whether the terms of the extended order are justified and proportionate

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the blocking order is justified as the original order was effective, proportionate, and there is evidence of ongoing attempts to circumvent it. The new terms are appropriate and agreed by the parties.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of the website blocking order for a further season with amended terms as agreed.
  • No order as to costs.