Frankfurt Court Rules on Photographer Rights and DSA Liability for Social Media Platforms

MULTIPLE REPORTS·Main reference · Heise Online

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Key Facts

01 — Who
Landgericht Frankfurt am Main, Meta (Instagram)
02 — Where
Germany
03 — When
July 2026

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The court ruled that Instagram (Meta) is liable for copyright infringement after failing to act on a takedown request. The decision clarifies that platforms must act on precise reports even without exhaustive proof of ownership. The case involved an unauthorized use of an architectural photograph.

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The court ruled that Instagram (Meta) is liable for copyright infringement after failing to act on a takedown request. The decision clarifies that platforms must act on precise reports even without exhaustive proof of ownership. The case involved an unauthorized use of an architectural photograph.

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