Intellectual Property Dispute
WIPO Rejects Censorship Attempt by Avícola Villalobos and CMI
Litigation
Decision No. D2023-2465
Court
WIPO Administrative Panel
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Switzerland
Plaintiffs
Avícola Villalobos, S.A.
CMI Holding
Defendants
casoavicola.com
Litigation
Decision No. D2023-2465
Court
WIPO Administrative Panel
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Switzerland
Plaintiffs
Avícola Villalobos, S.A., CMI Holding
Defendants
casoavicola.com
Summary
On August 9, 2023, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) rejected the request filed by Avícola Villalobos and Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI) to shut down the website casoavicola.com.
WIPO found that the website was lawfully exercising its right to publish public records related to legal disputes and that there was no evidence of bad faith. The decision marks a clear victory for freedom of expression and access to legal information.
Timeline
August 9, 2023
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WIPO Rejects Avícola Villalobos’ Censorship Attempt
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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) | August 9, 2023