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EU Court Upholds Copyright for Standards While Requiring Free Access to Check Compliance
April 28, 2026
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Source: Management Systems World
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that access to standards cannot be restricted where they are needed to verify compliance with EU law, while confirming that harmonized European standards remain protected by copyright.
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