European Union: Technology

European companies face a critical challenge as artificial intelligence transforms business operations, with only 15-20% prepared for the transition. Industry leaders Lutech, Impresoft, and TAS reveal how specialization, data governance, and process expertise separate successful AI implementation from costly experimentation. The real competitive advantage lies not in technology adoption itself, but in transforming AI into measurable business value through strategic integration and operational knowledge.

Italy has taken another step toward making EU Regulation 2024/1689 (the "AI Act") operational on the ground. On June 10, 2026, the Italian government granted preliminary approval...

A European Patent Office Board of Appeal decision examines whether implementing an interactive seat map using raster graphics with HTML coded image maps instead of vector graphics like Adobe Flash constitutes a technical contribution sufficient for patent eligibility. The case explores the boundary between technical implementation choices and mere presentation of information in web-based applications.

On 30 April 2026, the European Commission (“Commission”) launched a public consultation on its draft revised Merger Guidelines (“Draft Guidelines”)...

European economies face unprecedented pressure from geopolitical tensions and the need to accelerate growth in critical industries like defense and emerging technologies. This comprehensive analysis examines how EU regulation functions both as a constraint on transaction execution and as a strategic instrument of industrial policy, exploring the evolving regulatory landscape shaping foreign direct investment and M&A activity.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (“CRU“) has issued a decision to allow a single contracted Maximum Export Capacity (“MEC”)...

To stay ahead, ‘SynthCo' realized they needed to fundamentally redefine their competitive approach. With margins under pressure and digitally savvy new players moving fast, traditional competitive...

Many companies are asking whether it's possible to have one global policy to allow employees to work from different countries.

Acquisitions and divestitures – whether adding new capabilities or carving out parts of the business –are powerful tools for corporate growth and transformation, marking critical moments in a company's evolution.