European Union: Intellectual Property

As the technology sector continues to evolve, intellectual property (IP) sits at the core of value creation for software developers, tech companies and innovation-driven businesses. Whether in the form of proprietary software, algorithms, platforms or other digital assets, IP often represents the most significant and scalable component of a business.

Questel, a global leader in intellectual property (IP) solutions, is pleased to announce that Blueshift IP has selected two of its flagship solutions, Orbit Intelligence and Qthena, to enhance its patent intelligence and prosecution workflows.

When assessing the requirement for a procedural security, namely the question whether the Claimant has “sufficient means” to compensate the Defendant for the legal costs incurred in the proceedings, only the financial situation of the Claimant should be taken into consideration, but not the financial situation of the holding company behind the Claimant.

Patents are of pivotal importance for protecting innovations throughout the quantum industry. When it comes to technology, three areas stand out as particularly significant. Quantum computing encompasses the development of hardware, software, and algorithms that harness quantum mechanical phenomena to perform calculations beyond the reach of classical computers. Quantum communication covers technologies that use quantum principles, most notably quantum key distribution to transmit information with a level of security that classical encryption cannot match.

Confidentiality orders are not limited to trade secrets, they cover any information requiring confidentiality, balanced against the parties’ competing interests

In today’s knowledge-based economy, confidential business information represents one of the most valuable assets of any enterprise. Recognizing the importance of protecting such information, the Cypriot legislator enacted the Protection of Undisclosed Know-How and Business Information (Trade Secrets) from Unlawful Acquisition, Use and Disclosure Law of 2020 (Law 164(I)/2020), which transposed Directive (EU) 2016/943 into domestic law (the “Law”).

Pop superstar Dua Lipa is pursuing a multi-million claim against Samsung Electronics over the unauthorized use of her photograph on television packaging.

Les systèmes d'intelligence artificielle s'entraînent sur des millions d'œuvres créatives sans autorisation, suscitant de vifs débats sur la violation du droit d'auteur. Cette analyse examine le conflit juridique entre l'IA et les droits de propriété intellectuelle à travers six points essentiels. Les créateurs dénoncent le pillage de leurs œuvres, tandis que les entreprises spécialisées en IA plaident pour l'usage loyal et l'innovation.

Coimisiún na Meán has published guidance on the Article 40(4) Digital Services Act process, which enables Ireland's media regulator to request Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines to provide data to vetted researchers. This novel regulatory mechanism involves complex evaluations of confidentiality concerns...

SANDISK, a global leader in data storage technology, sought to improve the efficiency and consistency of its international patent translation and filing processes.

On 16 April 2026, the European Commission adopted a revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (the "Revised TTBER") and Guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty...

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.