Copyright in front of artificial intelligence
Following a decision by the Shenzhen Nashan People’s Court in China, a work generated by an algorithmic program has been … Continued
What are the new provisions of the April 17, 2019 European Directive on copyright?
Aside from including related rights for press publishers and press agencies, and rebalancing relations between rights holders and content sharing … Continued
Transposition of the AVMS Directive in France: what impact on the audio-visual sector?
Directive (EU) No. 2018/1808 of the European Parliament and of the Council, adopted on November 14, 2018 and amending Directive … Continued
Fragrance and Intellectual Property: which protection?
Fragrance is nowadays a very important economic interest whether in art, luxury or marketing industry. Faced with such interests, how … Continued
How to develop a reliable and flexible compliance strategy for intellectual property professionals?
With the rise of the digital age, setting up a reliable and effective compliance strategy as well as mobilizing the … Continued
The impact of counterfeiting on consumers and businesses
Published in June 2020, EUIPO’s “2020 Status on IPR Infringement” report shows that e-commerce has fostered the phenomenon of counterfeiting. … Continued
Audiovisual works: the protection of program titles by trademark law
Companies which specialise in the audiovisual sector often require protection for their program titles through trademark law. If granted, this … Continued
Conflict between trademark and plant variety
In the decision of June 18, 2019, the General Court of Justice of the European Union applied Article 7, paragraph … Continued
US : A copyright registration is required prior to filing a copyright infringement suit
The U.S. Supreme Court held on March 4, 2019 on a long-debated question. In “Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. … Continued