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IP in action: from the business of emotion to market reality
As this edition lands just ahead of Valentine’s Day, we start with a topic that feels seasonal but is very real for brand owners: how emotion, language and symbolism translate into protectable IP – and where they don’t. Even the most universal ideas, like love or romance, can become powerful commercial assets when shaped into […]
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NIS 2 Directive – the EU’s update to the cybersecurity framework
To address the expanding cyber-threat landscape and the emergence of new challenges, the European Union has adopted new legislation to ensure a uniform high level of cybersecurity across the union. The NIS 2 Directive (Directive 2022/2555) replaces the previous NIS 1 Directive (Directive (EU) 2016/1148). The NIS 2 Directive introduces significant changes compared to its […]
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Lexology: The Media and Entertainment Law Review
In-Depth (formerly The Law Reviews): Media and Entertainment Law offers a practical overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the media and entertainment industry, including print, broadcasting and online publication. Focusing on prominent recent trends and developments, it examines issues including free speech and media freedom, IP rights, competition and consumer rights, common contractual […]
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How to restrict AI companies from using your content as training data?
Generative AI systems, which rely on vast amounts of data to generate new content, are evolving rapidly. These systems rely on self-training methods, using machine learning algorithms that analyse extensive databases, including images and text available on the web. However, this practice raises significant copyright concerns, particularly regarding the reproduction of data, even if only […]
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The AI Act is here – the time to act is now
The AI Act is a comprehensive legislative framework designed to govern the development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems within the European Union, with the aim of ensuring safety, transparency and respect for fundamental rights. On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament adopted the consolidated AI Act. The next step before the Act […]