Europe: Intellectual Property

In February 2010 we reported on the new powers of the Information Commissioner’s Office ("ICO") to impose penalties on data controllers who commit serious contraventions of the data protection principles.

The latest review of the UK’s intellectual property laws announced by David Cameron in November 2010 proposes to "make them fit for the internet age".

Welcome to our Spring Technology and IP eBulletin. To coincide with the 10th Anniversary of World Intellectual Property Day today, Monday 26 April 2010, we have put together a number of interesting articles which focus on some of the day to day issues raised by World IP Day.

Technological progress related to generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents unprecedented challenges to copyright.

Het is voor ondernemingen daarom aantrekkelijk om aan te haken bij bekende merken en er op die manier voor te zorgen dat hun eigen producten onder de aandacht komen bij de consument.

Last week, Technia UK released the season finale of its space-focused podcast, Lift Off – How to Protect Your IP in LEO. In this episode, Principal Phil Merchant joins Chris Hambley...

Over the last couple of years, it has become clear that Trademark and Copyright owners have a tense relationship with the Internet Service Providers.

Under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), there can be a relatively fine line between the permissible use of an acronym as a domain name and the impermissible use of a trademark.

This weekend, the 12 month grace period for compliance with the new EU cookie rule comes to an end.

Technological progress related to generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents unprecedented challenges to copyright.

The Court of First Instance has a broad discretion when considering allowance of amendments to claims and the addition of parties under Rule 263 and 305 RoP.

Defendants requested security for legal costs, citing the Claimant's financial instability and potential difficulties in enforcing a cost decision.