Intellectual Property Pulse

60-Year-Old Music Pirate Faces Prison in a Country Part-Run By Pirates

TorrentFreak

APRIL 7, 2023

At the European Elections of 2009, Swedish Pirates won over 7% of the vote. Christian Engström went on to become the first Pirate Member of the European Parliament, with Amelia Andersdotter taking the second seat in 2011. Do they even have an opinion on the topic this far into government? It wouldn’t be the last.

Music

Music Government Copyright Infringement Copyright

European Parliament approves Regulation for Non-Agri Geographical Indications

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted the Regulation on geographical indication (GI) protection for craft and industrial products, also known as non-agri GIs. One of the Regulation’s main novelties is that the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will be responsible for the Union phase of the examination.

Art

Art Registration Journalism Intellectual Property

Training AI models on Synthetic Data: No silver bullet for IP infringement risk in the context of training AI systems (Part 4 of 4)

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What other key legal topics should I consider when using synthetic data to train an AI model? These topics are not covered in this series in further detail, but it is worth noting at least that the use of synthetic data can also mitigate certain specific risks under applicable data protection and privacy laws. 3] See e.g., I.

IP

IP Privacy Technology Blogging

EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation Enters into Force Soon

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The European Parliament is expected to vote on the bill in February 2023. For more information about the topic, please read our latest Mayer Brown Legal Update. After formal approval by the Council of the EU, MiCA will be published in the EU’s Official Journal and enter into force 20 days later.

Marketing

Marketing Marketing Journalism Publishing

A first look at the copyright relevant parts in the final AI Act compromise

Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On Friday evening, after 38 hours of negotiations, representatives of the European Parliament, EU member states and the European Commission reached a provisional agreement on the proposed AI Act. Overall, the copyright provisions in the AI Act are a step in the right direction.

Copyright

Copyright Copyright Law Publishing Public Domain

Nexus of AI, AI Regulation and Dispute Resolution

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

14] See the European Commission’s proposal: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AI Liability Directive) , [link]. 6] For example, the CMA published an initial report on AI foundation models in September 2023. [7]

Publishing

Publishing Government Litigation Inventor

Tuesday Wonders

The IPKat

APRIL 26, 2022

The event shall tackle the use of gender-neutral language in decisions, potential priority for the selection process and other relevant topics. This year’s topics will include mental health as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. Registration can be made on the event's website. More information about the event is available here.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Registration IP Branding

Event announcement - The DSM Directive 3 years on: The Polish challenge to Article 17 and the national transposition maze

The IPKat

APRIL 13, 2022

The fate of one its key provisions – Article 17 – is still unknown due to the pending judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) in Poland v Council and Parliament , C-401/19. A significant number of EU Member States is yet to complete the national transposition process, despite the deadline of 7 June 2021.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Law Related Rights Registration

Sunday Surprises

The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

MISCELLANEOUS European Commission | European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) " EU SME Fund " On 10 January, the Commission and the EUIPO launched the new EU SME Fund, which provides vouchers to help EU-based SMEs protect their intellectual property rights. The IPKat sets out the news in one spot for your attention!

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Registration IP Copyright

Flowers for Women’s Day: Exploring Female Artistry in Ukraine

IPilogue

MARCH 11, 2022

Dorosh repurposes fabric and textile work, a traditionally female craft, to explore complex topics such as the slippage of play between childhood and adulthood. As Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis continues during Women’s History Month, the comments of European Parliament President Roberta Metsola remain on my mind.

Art

Art Artistic Work Designs Design

Journey Through “Augusts” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

He wrote detailed posts on this topic later here and here. Talking about this topic, the issue of Judicial Recusals also shouldn’t be left untouched – an issue that has been the heart of several IP controversies, notably the Novartis dispute. The results revealed that the Ministry of Home Affairs had no source or backing of the data.

IP

IP Reporting Plagiarism Government

Analyzing Maternity Benefits under the Social Security Code

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

At this juncture, the example European Union comes into the perspective as it plays a leading role in such instances by drafting legislations which ensure gender equality in roles played at domestic as well as professional front.

Government

Government Journalism Law IP

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes the Mapping report on national remedies against online piracy of sports content

Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The European Audiovisual Observatory (“EAO”) has recently published the Mapping report on national remedies against online piracy of sports content (“Report”), conducted at the request of the European Commission. The Resolution of the European Parliament on protection of live sports events and Frosio, G. and Bulayenko, O.,

Reporting

Reporting Publishing Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Law

Parallel Imports And Its Legality Under The Trade Marks Act, 1999

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Image Sources : Shutterstock] Doctrine of Exhaustion A very important concept that needs to be understood while we delve into this topic of Parallel Imports is the doctrine of exhaustion. 47, Acts of Parliament, 1999 (India); The Trade Marks Act, 1999, § 30, No. REFERENCES Kapil Wadhwa v.

Marketing

Marketing Marketing IP Intellectual Property

Please share nicely — From Database directive to Data (governance) acts

Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

In retrospect, life was simple in 1996, the year that gave us the Database directive and its much-maligned sui generis right aimed at promoting a European database industry. This is all part of the European Data Strategy. The database industry (its European powerhouse being the U.K.) Stage I: to the Open data directive.

Government

Government Database Right Intellectual Property Copyright

Transatlantic Dialogue Workshop, Institute for Information Law (IViR), Amsterdam Law School Part 1: Overarching Questions

43(B)log

JUNE 29, 2023

Europeans don’t think the regulators will be unreasonable. Might be broken down by topic. Bernt Hugenholtz: complexity reflects European tradition of civil law in the books, and other reasons, many already pointed out—desire to deal w/urgent tech developments, etc. What if anything is different in Europe?

Law

Law Privacy Litigation Social Media

AI and IP – to legislate or not? UKIPO’s public consultation seeks evidence

Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This is not the first time the UKIPO has engaged with a public call for views on the topic of AI and IP. Against this background, with this new public consultation the UKIPO is now looking for more concrete answers on three specific topics which could potentially lead to a Parliament intervention in the field of IP and AI.

IP

IP Inventor Invention Intellectual Property

SpicyIP Weekly Review (February 26- March 3)

SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

Here is another round of SpicyIP flashbacks by Lokesh, where he looks into a variety of topics ranging from IP and Gaming to Biodiversity and Benefit Sharing! Other Posts Journey Through “Januarys” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present) Image from here Sit back, relax, and sift through the pages of January’s posts on SpicyIP!

Invention

Invention Trademark IP Patent

Quantum Computing and the Financial Sector: World Economic Forum Lays Out Roadmap Towards Quantum Security

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 30, 2024

Moreover, the FCA, aside from contributing to the White Paper, has been considering quantum technologies as one of its priority topics. It also sets out regulatory considerations for quantum computing, relating to aspects such as cybersecurity, outsourcing and third-party vendor management, data governance; and supervision and controls.

Technology

Technology Publishing Business Reporting

Training AI models on Synthetic Data: No silver bullet for IP infringement risk in the context of training AI systems (Part 3 of 4)

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2024

In light of criticism following the announcement of the political deal – and renewed warnings that the AI Act risks will hamper innovation in the European market – there may still be room for debate over the final terms of the AI Act before ratification. [13]

IP

IP Copyright Art Related Rights

Amendment of German patent law: small step or giant leap for proportionality?

The IPKat

JULY 30, 2021

As readers may know, the German parliament recently adopted amendments of the German Patent Act (GPA) as the final step of a reform process that spanned nearly two years [final version (German) here , earlier Katpost here , news coverage here ]. Their case law, in turn, may inspire other European patent courts to follow suit.

Patent Law

Patent Law Law Patent Intellectual Property

Article 17 survives, but freedom of expression safeguards are key: C-401/19 – Poland v Parliament and Council

Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

This morning the CJEU delivered its much awaited judgment in Case C-401/19 – Poland v Parliament and Council. paras 85-86] (This topic and its implications will be the subject of a separate blogpost.). Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash. More from our authors: Law of Raw Data. by Jan Bernd Nordemann, Christian Czychowski. €

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Law Designs Design

EU copyright law round up – second trimester of 2022

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 7, 2022

European Parliament, Report on AI in the Digital Age. In the beginning of April, the European Parliament published a report on AI in the Digital Age. European Commission and European Parliament, Digital Services Act (DSA). European Commission, Staff Working Document on the Portability Regulation.

Copyright Law

Copyright Law Copyright Law Publishing

Introducing a zero-embargo Secondary Publication Right in Bulgaria

Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay In recent years, a so called ‘Secondary Publication Right’ (SPR) has been adopted in a number of European countries and become a policy hot topic at the EU level. It also left scholarly authors extremely vulnerable to unfair practices. It should be clarified that the regime of arts.

Publishing

Publishing Contracts Art Copyright

Generative AI, Copyright and the AI Act

Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 9, 2023

TLDR Generative AI is one of the hot topics in copyright law today. Introduction Generative AI is one of the hot topics in copyright law today. Following the normal co-legislative procedure, the European Parliament (EP) and the Council started to discuss their own versions of the Act, based on the Commission’s proposal.

Copyright

Copyright Fair Use Copyright Law Law

What has happened with Article 17 in the past year?

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 5, 2021

It certainly feels like the CDSM Directive has been the hottest topic in copyright law for quite some time now. European Commission back-tracks on user rights in Article 17 Guidance by Julia Reda and Paul Keller. It’s 23 April 2021, so where is the Advocate General opinion in Case C-401/19 Poland v Parliament and Council?

Copyright Law

Copyright Law Copyright Blogging Trademark

The Battle Plan For Combating IPTV Piracy in Europe Has Arrived

TorrentFreak

MAY 4, 2023

After protest , disappointment , hand-wringing, and at times, sheer frustration , the European Commission has officially unveiled its full recommendation for combating piracy of live sports and musical events. years,” AAPA’s response begins. year assessment period does not address the urgency of the situation.”

Law

Law Art Business Reporting

Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

Following a public consultation on the topic of exhaustion, the UKIPO concluded that there is not enough available data to understand the economic impact of any of the alternatives to the UK exhaustion regime in a post-Brexit world. European Commission, Data Act. European Commission, Data Act.

Copyright Law

Copyright Law Copyright Law Music

Tuesday Wonders

The IPKat

APRIL 12, 2022

It will identify and consider the main legal rules in key European jurisdictions, focusing on changes introduced by the EU Trade Secrets Directive. European Copyright Society (ECS) Annual Conference - 22 May 2022, Nottingham, UK ECS will hold its annual conference on 22 May 2022 (8:30am-6:15pm, BST) in Nottingham, UK.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Copyright Law Registration Copyright

Around the IP Blogs

The IPKat

JANUARY 23, 2022

COPYRIGHT The proposal for a Regulation on a Single Market for Digital Services (the Digital Services Act – DSA), adopted by the EP on January 20, (see below) prompted the European Copyright Society (ECS) to submit a commentary on the proposal from a copyright perspective. The summary was published via the Kluwer Copyright Blog. Crabtree v.

Blogging

Blogging IP Copyright Reporting

European Copyright Society letter to Commissioner Breton on a future agenda in the field of copyright law

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

The members of the European Copyright Society (ECS ) have recently sent a letter to Mr. Thierry Breton ( Commissioner for Internal Market , European Commission ) outlining their view of what should be the priorities for a f uture agenda in the field of copyright law. The letter is available here and its contents are reproduced below.

Copyright Law

Copyright Law Copyright Law Art

RARBG Shut Down in the Middle of a Bulgarian Piracy Crackdown

TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

One major topic of discussion at the conference was EMPACT, the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats, which in the current cycle 2022-2025 has IP crime as a priority. “The operation was conducted within the framework of the European Multidisciplinary Platform for Combating Criminal Threats (EMPACT).

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Television Reporting IP

Journey Through “Julys” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

SpicyIP

AUGUST 3, 2023

Prashant’s potent post on this topic titled “ The Uneasy Alliance between Basmati & IP ” discusses the issue since the RiceTec case and the politics around IP protection. Separately, those interested in this topic should check this post called Indian “Bayh Dole” Problems: Some Resource ; particularly check the CIS piece.)

Registration

Registration IP Copyright Blogging

What’s the buzz? Tell me what’s a-happening (around Article 17)? Tales from Hungary, Germany, Italy and Sweden

Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Article 17 has been a (the) leading buzzword of the copyright reforms of the European Union in recent years (at least half a decade already). The bill was finally submitted to the Hungarian Parliament on 31 March 2021. The Parliament passed the bill with 136 yeas, 29 nays, and 1 abstain on 28 April 2021. Germany (Helena K.

Cease and Desist

Cease and Desist Copyright Government Publishing

When must public performances of musical works be reported to CMOs?

LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2023

For further information on this topic please contact Kriton Metaxopoulos or Katerina Nikolatou at A & K Metaxopoulos & Partners Law Firm by telephone (+30 210 725 7614) or email ( k.metaxopoulos@metaxopouloslaw.gr or knikolatou@metaxopouloslaw.gr ). or knikolatou@metaxopouloslaw.gr ).

Reporting

Reporting Music Related Rights Licensing

Art. 17 DSM Directive: International Application in EU cross-border scenarios – Or: Why the EU needs a faithful implementation into national law

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

But one topic has hardly been addressed so far: the international application of Art. The judgment of the CJEU in case C-401/19 Republic of Poland/European Parliament and Council of the European Union, which can be expected later in 2021, could already shed light on the application of the Article.

Art

Art Law Related Rights Marketing

60-Year-Old Music Pirate Faces Prison in a Country Part-Run By Pirates

European Parliament approves Regulation for Non-Agri Geographical Indications

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Training AI models on Synthetic Data: No silver bullet for IP infringement risk in the context of training AI systems (Part 4 of 4)

EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation Enters into Force Soon

A first look at the copyright relevant parts in the final AI Act compromise

Nexus of AI, AI Regulation and Dispute Resolution

Tuesday Wonders

Event announcement - The DSM Directive 3 years on: The Polish challenge to Article 17 and the national transposition maze

Sunday Surprises

Flowers for Women’s Day: Exploring Female Artistry in Ukraine

Journey Through “Augusts” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

Analyzing Maternity Benefits under the Social Security Code

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes the Mapping report on national remedies against online piracy of sports content

Parallel Imports And Its Legality Under The Trade Marks Act, 1999

Please share nicely — From Database directive to Data (governance) acts

Transatlantic Dialogue Workshop, Institute for Information Law (IViR), Amsterdam Law School Part 1: Overarching Questions

AI and IP – to legislate or not? UKIPO’s public consultation seeks evidence

SpicyIP Weekly Review (February 26- March 3)

Quantum Computing and the Financial Sector: World Economic Forum Lays Out Roadmap Towards Quantum Security

Training AI models on Synthetic Data: No silver bullet for IP infringement risk in the context of training AI systems (Part 3 of 4)

Amendment of German patent law: small step or giant leap for proportionality?

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EU copyright law round up – second trimester of 2022

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Generative AI, Copyright and the AI Act

Top 10 Posts on the Kluwer Copyright Blog in 2023

What has happened with Article 17 in the past year?

Top 3 posts of the autumn from our IP law blogs

The Battle Plan For Combating IPTV Piracy in Europe Has Arrived

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