9.3. Civil litigation


In terms of civil litigation, four cases were initiated in 2011, comprising three insolvency proceedings and one protective order. From previous years, 39 cases were carried forward regarding company recovery, bankruptcy and insolvency.

9.3.1. Unspecified protective orders

In 2011, ICP-ANACOM was cited in an unspecified protective order procedure brought by Sport Lisboa and Benfica, seeking that this Authority be ordered, pursuant to its powers, to close a website and prevent/block access thereto by third parties. ICP-ANACOM submitted its opposition and the case was pending as at the end of 2011.

9.3.2. Special judicial processes of corporate recovery and insolvency

In 2011, ICP-ANACOM began accompanying three new insolvency proceedings in respect of companies of which it is a creditor (in respect of unpaid fees).

ICP-ANACOM also accompanied 39 processes that were initiated in previous years but which remain pending.