Court of Justice (Fourth Chamber) 3 April 2014, C‑387/12 (Hi Hotel HCF SARL v Uwe Spoering.)

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The Court's judgment in Case C-387/12 addresses the interpretation of Article 5(3) of Council Regulation No 44/2001 concerning international jurisdiction in tort cases, specifically regarding copyright infringement across Member States. The Court ruled that jurisdiction cannot be established based on the causal event of damage if the defendant did not act within the court's jurisdiction; instead, it can be established based on where the alleged damage occurs, provided that such damage may occur within that jurisdiction. This decision clarifies that courts can only adjudicate on damage occurring within their territory, reinforcing the principle of territoriality in copyright disputes.AI