EFF, CloudFlare Ask Federal Court Not To Force Internet Companies To Enforce Music Labels’ Trademarks

In June 2015, major music labels obtained a broad court order to force internet infrastructure companies like CloudFlare to enforce trademarks and copyrights. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) challenged the order on behalf of CloudFlare, but it was denied by the court. This decision raised concerns about potential censorship of expressive websites with minimal court review. In response, CloudFlare filed a motion asking the federal court in Manhattan to modify the order and place responsibility for identifying infringing domain names back on the music labels. The case highlights the ongoing struggle between entertainment companies seeking to control internet content and internet infrastructure companies aiming to protect their users' rights and maintain neutrality.