Mozilla warns Germany could soon declare ad blockers illegal
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Germany’s Federal Supreme Court revived Axel Springer’s lawsuit against Adblock Plus maker Eyeo, ordering a reassessment of whether DOM, CSS, and bytecode are protected as computer programs and if ad blocker modifications infringe exclusive rights. Mozilla warns the case could have far-reaching consequences for browser extensions and user choice, potentially leading to tighter browser controls, limited extension functionality, and prolonged uncertainty.
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