Abstract:Abstract-Ad blocking tools have become part of the unfair competition debate in China. Leading Chinese online video companies have initiated several lawsuits against Web browsers and software developers that provide add-ons or similar tools that let people avoid advertisements. Chinese courts have taken a strong stance in support of the online video industry's ad-based business model, ruling that Web browsers and software that provide ad avoidance plug-ins are liable for unfair competition. This paper reviews … Show more
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