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EU AI Act: Key Compliance Considerations Ahead Of August 2025

The European Commission has made it clear: The timetable for implementing the Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) remains unchanged.

European Union Technology

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Mastering Complexities In EU Copyright Law: A Discussion On The Opinion Of Advocate General Szpunar In The Mio And USM Haller Cases Delivered On 8 May 2025 (Joined Cases C-580/23 And C-795/23)

On 8 May 2025, Advocate General Szpunar issued his long-awaited Opinion in two pending referrals to the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Mio and USM Haller/konektra cases...

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Bardehle Pagenberg

No Copyright Protection For Birkenstock Sandals: A Significant Decision From The German Federal Court Of Justice

On 20 February 2025, the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) delivered a landmark ruling in a case concerning the copyright protection of Birkenstock sandals.

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K&L Gates LLP

IP Quick Tip: Landmark Ruling – No Copyright Protection For Birkenstock Sandals (2025) (Video)

Heads up, copyright lovers: Finally, the Federal Court of Justice in Germany rendered its decisions on the question: Are these shoes copyright-protected? These decisions...

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Bardehle Pagenberg

IP Report 2010/V

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Bardehle Pagenberg

CJEU Clarifies Copyright Protection For Software Variables

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Jones Day

Copyrighted Songs In Political Campaigns

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Data Mining For AI Systems Training Permitted Under German Law

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McDermott Will & Emery

TDM Exceptions And Copyright: A German Court Decision

European Union IP

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Navigating Generative AI Under The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act

Germany Technology

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WilmerHale

Testing The Boundaries: AI Training Models And Copyright Laws

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Landmark Court Decision Deals With AI Training And Copyright

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Episode 12 - The Evolution Of An IP Consultant: What Comes Next? (Podcast)

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Keine Macht Den Maschinen Oder: Das Gesetz Über Künstliche Intelligenz

Germany Technology

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Luther S.A.

The Silent Epidemic: Infostealers And The Evolution Of Cybercrime In 2025

Germany Technology

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Germany's Highest Court Upholds Validity Of Arbitration Agreement Which Excludes German T&C Law

Germany Litigation

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Mayer Brown

COSO's New Corporate Governance Framework: A Strategic Approach To Modern Governance

Germany Commercial

Boege Rohde Luebbehuesen

Court Of Appeal, June 26, 2025, Order Concerning Security Of Costs And Disposal Of An Action That Has Become Devoid Of Purpose

Germany Litigation

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Bardehle Pagenberg

IP Quick Tip: How To Protect UPC Patent Litigation With An Anti-Anti-Suit Injunction (2025) (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Licence Agreements - What To Watch Out For?

Trademarks, copyrights, patents, know-how - "IP rights" of all kinds are important economic assets.

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Oppenhoff

Lizenzverträge – Was muss beachtet werden?

Marken, Urheberrechte, Patente, Know-how – „IP-Rechte" aller Art sind wichtige wirtschaftliche Güter. Sollen sie nicht nur selbst genutzt, sondern auch durch Dritte...

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Oppenhoff

EU AI Act: The World's First Comprehensive AI Regulation Is About To Be Finalized – What It Entails And What It Means For Copyright Law

Back in April 2021, the European Commission provided a draft regulation laying down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (AI Act) aimed at safeguarding fundamental EU rights and user safety...

European Union IP

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Münchener Anwaltshandbuch Urheber- und Medienrecht

Christiane Stützle ist Co-Autorin des Münchener Anwaltshandbuch für Urheber- und Medienrecht. Erschienen im C.H. Beck Verlag, 3. Edition 2023.

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Pastiche – "Sleeping Beauty" Or Future-Proof Safe Harbor For Artistic Takeovers Of Works?

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Pastiche – »Sleeping Beauty« Oder Zukunftstauglicher Safe Harbor Für Künstlerische Werkübernahmen

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

What If All IP Rights Lasted Forever?

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Dennemeyer S.A.

IP Quick Tip: Easily Avoidable Errors In EU Design Applications (Podcast)

European Union IP

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Bardehle Pagenberg

How Meme Culture And A Landmark Legal Case Against An Artist In Germany May Loosen Europe's Tight Copyright Regulations

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

German Copyright Ruling Could Boost Pastiche Profile, Say Lawyers

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

New Masters: Painter's Win Clarifies ‘Pastiche'

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Morrison & Foerster Successfully Helps Renowned Painter Martin Eder Win Landmark Copyright Case Before Berlin Regional Court

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Plagiatsvorwurf Gegen Den Renommierten Berliner Maler Martin Eder Ist Unbegründet - Morrison & Foerster LLP Verhilft Martin Eder Und Der Freiheit Der Kunst Vor Dem Landgericht Berlin Zum Recht

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

EU Copyright Directive – Quo Vadis: First Steps Towards Its German Implementation

European Union IP

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

New Masters: Painter's Win Clarifies ‘Pastiche'

Christiane Stuetzle authored an article for World Intellectual Property Review discussing the significance of the Berlin Regional Court's ruling that the reference to a pre-existing digital work...

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Morrison & Foerster Successfully Helps Renowned Painter Martin Eder Win Landmark Copyright Case Before Berlin Regional Court

In a landmark ruling on the pastiche copyright exemption, the Berlin Regional Court (Conway ./. Eder, 15 O 551/19) has upheld the constitutionally protected Freedom of the Arts as guaranteed...

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Plagiatsvorwurf Gegen Den Renommierten Berliner Maler Martin Eder Ist Unbegründet - Morrison & Foerster LLP Verhilft Martin Eder Und Der Freiheit Der Kunst Vor Dem Landgericht Berlin Zum Recht

In einem wegweisenden Urteil zur urheberrechtlichen Pastiche Schranke hat das Landgericht Berlin (Az.: 15 O 551/19) der Freiheit der Kunst und damit dem Maler Martin Eder zum Recht verholfen.

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

EU Copyright Directive – Quo Vadis: First Steps Towards Its German Implementation

On June 7, 2019, the highly controversial EU Copyright Directive ("Directive") came into force, requiring EU Member States to transpose its provisions into national law by June 7, 2021.

European Union IP

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Esport As A Hot Opportunity Also For "Sweet" Brands? – A Short Guide!

Germany Media & IT

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SKW Schwarz

Court Of Justice Of The EU Rules On Copyright Implications Of Sampling In Music

On 29 July 2019, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on the copyright implications of sampling in music and established criteria as to when sampling falls within the scope of artistic freedom.

European Union IP

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Mayer Brown

Logical? Logos Do Not Necessarily Enjoy Copyright Protection

The development of a company logo by a graphic designer took over a year.

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SKW Schwarz

European Parliament Approves New Copyright Rules For The Internet, Including So-Called ‘Link Tax' And ‘Upload Filters'

On 26 March 2019, following a lengthy process, the European Parliament has given final approval to the Copyright Directive, aimed at the modernization of the EU copyright regime.

European Union IP

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Mayer Brown

German Federal Court Of Justice Confirms Copyright In Photographs Of Public Domain Paintings

On 20 December 2018, the German Federal Court of Justice confirmed that photographs of public domain paintings ‎are, in principle, protected by a copyright-related right in section 72 of the German Copyright Act (Case No. I ZR 104/17).

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Mayer Brown

Doppelt ausgezeichnet: Managing IP ehrt BARDEHLE PAGENBERG als "Firm of the Year" 2019 für Copyright/Design in Deutschland & für den "Impact Case of the Year - Nintendo v BigBen"

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Double-Awarded By Managing IP As "Firm Of The Year" 2019 For Copyright/Design In Germany & "Impact Case Of The Year - Nintendo v Bigben"

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Time To Hit Pause: Copyright Infringement On User Generated Platforms – When Is The Platform Provider Liable For Damages?

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Court Of Justice Of The EU: No Copyright Protection For The Taste Of Food – For Now

European Union IP

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Mayer Brown

The Taste Of Cheese!

European Union IP

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R. K. Dewan & Co

BARDEHLE PAGENBERG siegreich in Verfahren wegen Designverletzung: Bundesgerichtshof gibt Nintendo im Streit mit Bigben Recht

Germany Litigation

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Patenting Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Innovations In Europe

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Jones Day

DIN 77006: Neuer Qualitätsstandard für das Management von Intellectual Property in Unternehmen

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Dennemeyer S.A.

EU Copyright Directive - Spotlight On Upload Filters And Press Publishers' Copyright

European Union IP

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

IT/Data Protection Newsletter (Summer 2018 Edition)

Germany Privacy

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Reed Smith (Worldwide)

Protection Against Product Imitation Under Unfair Competition Law

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeals Berlin Decides On The Obligation To Provide Technical Protection Against Framing

RS

Reed Smith (Worldwide)

The Story Of Dead Island, Open Wi-Fi Access And Liability

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SKW Schwarz

European Parliament Voted 318 To 278 Against The Amendment Proposal For A Copyright Directive For The Digital Single Market

European Union IP

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Does The GDPR Also Apply To Photographs And Films?

Germany Privacy

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SKW Schwarz

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