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Playboy must clarify parts of claim against Irish website, judge finds
Summary
In a 2015 Irish High Court ruling, Justice Marie Baker ordered Playboy Enterprises International to provide specific documentation and clarify parts of its copyright claim against the Irish entertainment website entertainment.ie. Playboy alleged that the site had posted a link to exclusive photographs of model Kate Moss, taken for the magazine's 60th anniversary edition, without permission. The judge required Playboy to answer questions about the alleged breach of copyright and to supply the defendants with the photographs used in the 60th anniversary edition, including the cover photo and 29 additional images. Playboy's objections to furnishing these images were rejected, as the judge deemed it in the interests of proper litigation and cost‑effective proceedings. The judge also ruled that other aspects of Playboy's claim—such as alleged interference with economic relations, breach of contract, and breach of trademark—did not need further particulars and were sufficient for the defendant to plead. The matter was adjourned for two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Playboy must clarify parts of claim against Irish website, judge finds. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- December 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 10th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 23rd 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-02-19 Publication
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Outcome: The judge adjourned the matter for two weeks.
Places mentioned
- Irish High Court
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