Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

Paris, France – July 16 — Questel, a leading provider of intellectual property (IP) and innovation management solutions, today announced that HORIBA ABX SAS has selected its Orbit Intelligence platform to support its patent research and technology intelligence activities.

Users of Questel’s IP intelligence solutions will soon have access to the IP data of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in landmark agreement

Paris, France – June 30 – Questel today announced that Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), a global security technology company, has selected Qthena, Questel's AI-powered patent prosecution workflow platform, to support and streamline its patent prosecution activities.

Novagraaf serves as a comprehensive partner for intellectual property strategy, protection, and defense. The firm offers expert guidance through monthly newsletters, webinars, and exclusive content to help clients navigate the complexities of IP management and enforcement.

Boon Beton faces legal challenges over their LEGO-inspired concrete blocks, raising questions about trademark protection and design rights in the construction industry.

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Users of Questel’s IP intelligence solutions will soon have access to the IP data of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in landmark agreement

Novagraaf serves as a comprehensive partner for intellectual property strategy, protection, and defense. The firm offers expert guidance through monthly newsletters, webinars, and exclusive content to help clients navigate the complexities of IP management and enforcement.

Op 1 juli 2026 heeft het Gerecht van de Europese Unie zich uitgesproken over de aanvraag van het Uniewoordmerk ‘FOR BETTER GAMING – VEIKKAUS’ door de Finse, staat beheerde en enige kansspelaanbieder Veikkaus Oy.

The French Cour de cassation has ruled that receiving stolen goods can extend beyond tangible property to include strategic information obtained through breach of trust, even when not recorded on physical media. This landmark decision adapts criminal law to modern economic realities where intangible assets and confidential business information hold significant value.

Maltese law creates a complex framework for determining intellectual property ownership when employees develop creative works outside standard working hours. The analysis extends beyond simple distinctions between work time and personal time, examining contractual duties, resource usage, and the relationship between creations and employer business activities. Even when employees successfully establish independent ownership, significant legal constraints may still apply where confidential information or trad

Employment contracts often include provisions beyond legal requirements for commercial and best practice reasons. This video explores additional contractual terms employers frequently consider...