ObjectiveThis conference aims to provide IP practitioners with an in-depth analysis of how recent developments in the EU copyright framework apply to the media. The CJEU’s interpretation of key concepts concerning audiovisual, music and press activities will be presented and the adaptation of EU copyright law to online media technologies will be discussed.Key topicsThe concept of communication to the public Cable and satellite retransmission (C-431/09 and C-432/09 Airfield)Online retransmission of programmes (C-607/11 TV Catchup)Hyperlinks giving access to protected works (C-466/12 Svensson)Licensing of rights and competition law Lessons learned from the General Court judgment in CISAC (T-442/08)Broadcasting of live sports events after the CJEU ruling in Premier League (C-429/08)Relevant limitations to copyright for the press and audiovisual sectorsLimitations and exceptions to copyright and broadcasting rights (C-5/13 Sky Österreich and joined cases C-205/11 and 201/11 UEFA and FIFA v. Commission)Freedom of the press and copyright protectionKey legal debates in the European UnionLicensing of rightsDigital agenda