Ireland: Intellectual Property

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An Exclusive License Does Not Automatically Eliminate A Patent Owner’s Right To Sue
When a patent owner grants an exclusive license, does it automatically lose the right to sue infringers? The Federal Circuit addressed this critical question in two parallel cases, examining what retained rights are necessary to preserve constitutional standing. The court's analysis reveals how specific contractual provisions—including sublicense approval authority, royalty rights, and enforcement participation—can determine whether a patent owner maintains a meaningful legal stake in its patent
Ireland IP
FH
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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Copyright

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EU Declines Video Game Playability Mandate
When Ubisoft shut down servers for its 2014 racing game The Crew, players lost access to content they had purchased. This sparked a European Citizens' Initiative gathering 1.3 million signatures demanding publishers keep games playable after commercial support ends. The European Commission's response and its implications for digital content sellers across all sectors reveal critical obligations under existing EU consumer protection law.
Ireland Consumer
WF
William Fry
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Patent

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An Exclusive License Does Not Automatically Eliminate A Patent Owner’s Right To Sue
When a patent owner grants an exclusive license, does it automatically lose the right to sue infringers? The Federal Circuit addressed this critical question in two parallel cases, examining what retained rights are necessary to preserve constitutional standing. The court's analysis reveals how specific contractual provisions—including sublicense approval authority, royalty rights, and enforcement participation—can determine whether a patent owner maintains a meaningful legal stake in its patent
Ireland IP
FH
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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Trade Secrets

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The Data Act – Part I: Key Considerations Regarding Data Access And Sharing
The EU Data Act, which became applicable on 12 September 2025, fundamentally reshapes how businesses handle data generated by connected devices and related services. With Ireland's General Scheme published in February 2026 designating ComReg and CCPC as enforcement authorities, companies must now assess their compliance obligations across data sharing frameworks, contractual terms, and user access rights or face significant fines.
Ireland Privacy
M
Matheson
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Trademark

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