European Union: Music and the Arts

Danish music artist and entrepreneur Mattis Jacobsen discusses his evolution from pop success with "Loverboy" to founding Sessio, a music tech startup aimed at removing administrative barriers for creators. The conversation examines the balance between artistic creativity and entrepreneurial leadership, while exploring how technology can enhance human connection in the music industry.

On April 14, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a landmark ruling in Case C-590/23 (Pelham II), clarifying the scope of the “pastiche” exception under Article 5(3)(k)...

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.

Every year, WIPO dedicates a theme to World Intellectual Property Day, celebrated on April 26th

Lady Gaga's album ‘Mayhem', the product of a new and further evolution of her career, was released on 7 March...

Galeotto fu il nuovo documentario dei Led Zeppelin, che oggi riapre una ferita vecchia, ma evidentemente mai guarita del tutto.

What do the Parthenon, the Spanish siesta and the French savoir-faire have in common? While it may come as a surprise, the answer is simple. They are all integral parts of Cultural Heritage.

Intellectual Property (IP) is often the secret sauce of business expansion, artistic expression and inventive excellence, which means a lot must be done to preserve and promote it.

Our first episode of our brand new podcast series Open Ears has been published.