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Swiss Council Backs Stronger IP Protection Against "AI Misuse"

The Swiss National Council (NC) rejected the parameters originally proposed by the Motion 24.4596 "Besserer Schutz des geistigen Eigentums vor KI-Missbrauch" / "Better Protection...

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Part 28: When Media Houses And AI Providers Clash – The Pitfalls Of AI Regulation

Media houses fear for their future, as AI providers like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Google use their content for their services and undermine their online traffic.

Switzerland Technology

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Vischer AG

Proposed bill on remuneration for online snippets in Switzerland

On 20 June 2025, the Federal Council introduced a bill that proposes changes to the Swiss Copyright Act (SCA).

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Media To Gain Copyright Fees

Federal Council adopts dispatch on amendment to Copyright Act; AI training remains un-regulated amid ongoing debates.

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MME

MME Legal Services Relating To The Use Of Artificial Intelligence

Switzerland Technology

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MME

Droit d'auteur et intelligence artificielle (IA) générative : l'approche suisse

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Novagraaf Group

Copyright Protection And Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Swiss Approach

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Novagraaf Group

[Blog] Accord Suisse-Inde : Un Renforcement de la Propriété Intellectuelle

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Novagraaf Group

Switzerland Sets Its Course On AI Legislation: Federal Council Outlines A Lean Regulatory Approach

European Union Technology

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

The First Draft General-Purpose AI Code Of Practice: Transparency And Acceptable Use Policies

European Union Technology

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Logan & Partners

Navigating AI With Pestalozzi – Part 5: Intellectual Property

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Swiss Court Rejects FIFA's Bid To Remove Offensive Google Search Results

Switzerland Media & IT

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Lenz & Staehelin

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 28.2024

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

"Man Kann KI Nicht Nutzen, Ohne Selbst Zu Denken"

Switzerland Technology

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Blum & Grob

Third-Party Funding In Arbitration: Practical Q&A For Litigants Seeking Funding

Switzerland Litigation

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

NEWSLETTER Du 23 Juin Au 11 Juillet 2025 | N° 108

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

System Change In The Taxation Of Residential Property

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

NEWSLETTER Du 9 Au 20 Juin 2025 | N° 107

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

NEWSLETTER Du 26 Mai Au 6 Juin 2025 | N° 106

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Part 18: The Most Important Compliance Requirements For AI

The use of artificial intelligence raises numerous compliance issues. We think of data protection, copyright and the AI Act...

Switzerland Technology

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Vischer AG

Generative AI And Intellectual Property Rights In The EU Context

As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) becomes integral to various industries, understanding its mechanics and associated intellectual property (IP) implications is essential for businesses.

European Union Technology

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Logan & Partners

Part 14: Copyright And AI: How To Protect Yourself In Practice

In addition to concerns about data protection and confidentiality, the fear of copyright infringement is the second major obstacle for many when using artificial intelligence.

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Vischer AG

Sports Law 2024

Under Swiss law, using or applying prohibited substances per se is not a criminal offence for the athlete using or applying the substances.

Switzerland Media & IT

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Bär & Karrer

Part 12: Feeding AI: How To Commercialize Data Sets

Switzerland Technology

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Vischer AG

Geneva Insights - April 2024

Switzerland Strategy

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Part 10: Copyright And AI: Responsibility Of Providers And Users

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Vischer AG

Data Scraping In Europe: A Legal Compass

Switzerland Privacy

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Logan & Partners

Practice Of Intellectual Property Law In Europe – Report On The INGRES Meeting Of 30 January 2023

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

WIPO Arbitration

Aceris Law

Generative AI: Opportunities, Threats, And Legal Considerations

European Union Privacy

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Logan & Partners

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 37.2023

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 36.2023

Switzerland Immigration

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 22.2023

Worldwide Finance

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CONVINUS

Generative AI: Opportunities, Threats, And Legal Considerations

In the bustling streets of European cities, behind the screens of tech hubs in Berlin, Paris, and Stockholm, a new technological marvel is taking shape: Generative AI.

European Union Privacy

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Logan & Partners

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 37.2023

As of September 1, 2023, the Luxembourg government has introduced tougher penalties for undeclared work. Anyone who hires a foreigner without a regular permit will risk a fine of up to EUR 10'000...

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 36.2023

In response to the popular initiative for "Civil Status-Independent Individual Taxation", the Federal Council has established the framework for the introduction of individual taxation.

Switzerland Immigration

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 22.2023

All family members of EU citizens residing in Italy will have to apply for a biometric foreigner's identity card, as the current paper ones will expire by 3 August 2023.

Worldwide Finance

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CONVINUS

Sports Law 2023

Switzerland Media & IT

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Bär & Karrer

Bernie Learns The Basics Of Software Copyright (Video)

Bernie receives a test version of a software from a friend, likes the idea and decides to "adapt" it and create his own to then commercialize it.

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Logan & Partners

Sports Law 2021

Under Swiss law, using or applying prohibited substances per se is not a criminal offence for the athlete using or applying the substances.

Switzerland Media & IT

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Bär & Karrer

A Note Of Caution To Internet Players: Banal Photographs Now Enjoy Copyright Protection In Switzerland

The newly revised Swiss Act on Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (the "Copyright Act") came into force on 1 April 2020. The revised Copyright Act introduces among other ...

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BMG Avocats

Working With Freelancers: Ownership And Use Of The Work Product

Under copyright laws in the EU, Switzerland, and the UK, the freelancer owns the copyright in the work product they create for you.

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Logan & Partners

Working With Freelancers On Platforms – Who Owns The Copyright?

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Logan & Partners

How Do You Protect Software?

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Logan & Partners

How To Do Business In Switzerland

Switzerland Commercial

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Wenger Vieli AG

Upcoming Revisions In The Telecommunication Sector

Switzerland Media & IT

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Thouvenin Rechtsanwalte

Spotlight On Copyright Issues Of Blockchain Technology

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

Special Arbitration Panel During BASELWORLD

Switzerland Litigation

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Rihm Attorneys

Swiss Federal Council Publishes Report On Artist's Resale Right

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MME

Brexit – May It Affect Your IP Rights?

European Union IP

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MME

ETH Library's Documentary Service Falls Under Fair Use Provision

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

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