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EU Court: the taste of a food cannot have copyright

A judgment of the EU Justice Court today specifies on the matter

The taste of a food can not benefit from copyright protection. In fact, the taste of a food can not be qualified as a "work". The European Court of Justice decided it today in Luxembourg and which has ruled in the C-310/17 case that has seen opposed Levola Hengelo BV and Smilde Foods BV and their cheeses. A ruling setting a precedent on the controversial issue of copyright in the food sector.The facts:...

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Luxembourg, Luxembourg, 11/13/2018 12:51
EFA News - European Food Agency

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