Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

Article 15 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants users the right to access their data: this broadly requires that the data subject has the right to know whether...

Today, an organization's intangible assets can be worth considerably more than its cash, liquid financial holdings, equipment and real estate.

Young entrepreneurs are driving innovation, creating new markets, and challenging traditional ways of doing business. While creativity and ambition are essential for success, legal protection is just as important.

L’Organisation Mondiale de la Propriété Intellectuelle (OMPI) a annoncé, le 25 mars 2026, la création du programme « Ville OMPI de l’innovation », destiné à distinguer les villes mettant...

The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court addresses procedural matters concerning time limits in an appeal case between Belkin International Inc., Belkin B.V., Belkin Limited and Koninklijke Philips N.V. The case involves European Patent EP 2 867 997 and concerns the application of Article 77(1) of the UPCA and various Rules of Procedure.

Michelin has filed an infringement action against Goodyear entities in the Unified Patent Court's Paris Local Division, with Goodyear responding with a counterclaim for revocation of the patent in question. The case involves European Patent EP 2 323 858 and raises questions about patent validity and alleged infringement in France under the UPC Agreement's procedural rules.

Italy is implementing significant amendments to its Cultural Heritage Law that will take effect in April 2026, fundamentally reshaping the export certificate regime for artworks. These changes include raising value thresholds, extending validity periods, and introducing new protections for foreign artists' works, all designed to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining cultural heritage safeguards.

Choosing a licensing jurisdiction is a vital step for online gaming operators.

The white flag has finally been raised on Ireland's new regulatory regime with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) this week announcing that from Monday 9 February 2026...

A trademark image is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. Logos, icons, stylised lettering, and pictograms are all examples of visual marks that communicate brand identity and help consumers recognise your products or services.

Finally, the CJEU published its long-awaited judgment in the joint cases MIO & Konektra. A utilitarian object is protected by copyright if it expresses free and creative choices and reflects the author's personality.

Today, an organization's intangible assets can be worth considerably more than its cash, liquid financial holdings, equipment and real estate.