Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on EU copyright laws to review the 2019 Digital Single Market Directive and explore potential reforms addressing generative AI challenges.

À l’occasion de la visite d’État du président sud-coréen Lee Jae-myung en France, l’INPI et le ministère coréen de la Propriété intellectuelle (MOIP) ont signé, le 8 septembre 2026, un protocole d’accord portant sur leur coopération en matière de propriété intellectuelle.

On 11 September 2026, reporting obligations under the Cyber Resilience Act (“CRA”) became applicable. Manufacturers must report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents affecting product security through the Single Reporting Platform. An early warning is due within 24 hours of becoming aware, followed by a fuller notification within 72 hours. Final reports are due within 14 days after a corrective measure becomes available for vulnerabilities and within one month after the 72-hour notification for severe incidents. The CRA’s main product requirements apply from December 2027.

This article examines the critical role of employment contracts and internal IP policies in clarifying ownership rights over employee-created intellectual property under Maltese law. It explores practical steps for managing IP during employment and after termination, addressing the complex interplay between statutory provisions, contractual terms, and confidential information protection.

OpenAI's AI model recently claimed to solve part of the Navier-Stokes equations, but the breakthrough sparked a dispute when an NYU professor alleged the company had access to his unpublished research through its own tools. This case raises critical questions about attribution, confidentiality, and intellectual property ownership when AI systems are used in research and development.

Explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law through recent European court decisions, Italian legislative developments, and regulatory frameworks governing AI-generated content, trade secrets, and copyright protection. How are courts and lawmakers adapting traditional IP principles to address the challenges posed by generative AI and digital innovation?

France's new evergreening tax targets pharmaceutical companies that allegedly delay generic drug market entry through secondary patents, but the law's scope and enforcement mechanisms remain unclear. With no administrative guidance issued since the tax took effect on December 31, 2025, companies face uncertainty about compliance requirements, assessment procedures, and the criteria for determining unjustified commercial exclusivity.

Public prior use: Making available a manufacturing method by use pursuant to Art. 54(2) EPC

Claims introduced for the first time during the interim proceedings in the infringement action, based on the scope of the patent in dispute within the framework of the auxiliary requests and the related submission of facts, are not admissible

When commercial space ventures meet creative branding, how can intellectual property protection extend beyond patents to safeguard the artistic and marketing innovations emerging from the UK's growing space industry? SaxaVord Spaceport's collaboration with a local distillery demonstrates the untapped potential of cross-marketing in aerospace.

An organisation's brand is one of its most valuable assets, yet many fail to protect it adequately through trade mark registration. This comprehensive guide explores how to build and manage an effective trade mark portfolio, from initial clearance searches and strategic filing decisions to ongoing monitoring, enforcement and licensing arrangements that preserve brand value over the long term.

Developing effective crop protection patents in Europe requires navigating complex challenges involving chemistry, biology, regulation and commercial strategy. From establishing inventive step for novel active ingredients to protecting formulations and synergistic combinations, agrochemical innovators must consider multiple layers of patent protection that align with lengthy regulatory timelines and evolving market needs.