A 3D printed Youtube logo is seen in front of a displayed EU flag and copyright words in this illustration picture taken on June 21, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) -Google's YouTube won its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe's top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content.
The case marks the latest development in a long-running battle between Europe's $1 trillion creative industry and online platforms, with the former seeking redress for unauthorised works that are uploaded.
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