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Decoding the EU Data Act: Data types covered by data access and sharing rights

EU Data Act applies to all types of “data” in general and introduces several new sub-categories to the concept of data. These categories include metadata, product data, related...

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Is cheating copyright infringement? CJEU clarifies specific protection of computer programs

In its recent judgment in Sony Interactive Entertainment v. Datel, the CJEU ruled on the specific copyright protection of computer programs under Directive 2009/24/EC (Case C‑159/23)....

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AI & Copyright: First decision, and missed opportunity, in Germany

In an eagerly awaited decision, the Hamburg Regional Court is now the first in Germany to rule on AI training datasets under EU copyright law. While the court managed to avoid the most...

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Trademark Insight 08/2024 – European Union & Germany // Country Focus - Poland

This issue of Trademark Insight includes the Country Focus - Poland as well as summaries of current interesting trademark decisions from Germany and the European Union.

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German Supreme Court paves the way for broader application of implied consent in copyright law

In three judgements dated September 11, 2024, the German Supreme Court expanded the scope of “implied consent” as a limitation on copyright protection (Cases I ZR 139/23; I ZR...

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CJEU: Cross-border relief on the basis of Third State patents?

On 5 September 2024, Attorney General (AG) Emiliou delivered a new Opinion in the BSH Hausgeräte/Electrolux case (C‑339/22) acting as an ‘addendum’ to his first Opinion in...

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IoT update: Implementing the EU Data Act

The date of application of the EU Data Act is slowly approaching. By 12 September 2025 all IoT providers / manufacturers will need to implement the Data Act. There is still time to carry...

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The Influencers Podcast: Fostering cross-border innovation with a U.S. - UK sandbox

We have just launched another season of Digital Transformation: The Influencers, our podcast conversations with thought leaders from business, academia and regulators on all aspects of...

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What is quantum computing and what’s all the fuss about it?

Why is there so much hype around quantum computing? What are the main threats that this technology will bring? And what opportunities can be harnessed from it? In this article, we share our ...

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