The claimant complained that in using decoders imported from Greece, the defendants had infringed their copyrights. Judges: Kitchin J Citations: [2012] EWHC 108 (Ch) Links: Bailii Statutes: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 20 72 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See Also – The Football Association Premier League Ltd v QC Leisure and others ChD … Continue reading Football Association Premier League Ltd and Others v QC Leisure and Others: ChD 3 Feb 2012

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