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Amended EU AI Act strengthens copyright enforcement against Generative AI but IP issues remain

A “surprise” amendment to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act could benefit copyright owners, but there are more questions than answers when it comes to critical IP issues.

26 June 2023

Biden reveals IPEC nominee; senators ponder next steps in fight against fakes; EU GIs regime for craft products edges closer – legislation and policy watch (May 2023)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

10 May 2023

European Commission confirms SEP plans, with EUIPO to take on patent responsibilities

The European Commission has confirmed plans for a new regulation on standard essential patents (SEPs), which will see the EUIPO maintain a SEP register and create a competency centre to oversee a range of new responsibilities.

27 April 2023

EU moves closer to GI protection for crafts; US focus on IP abuses intensifies – legislation and policy watch (March 2023)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

07 March 2023

A boon or a burden? Report questions whether EU Digital Services Act will ease online enforcement efforts

A major new report has warned that IP-driven innovation hangs in the balance, with warnings that the European Commission’s Digital Services Act could complicate online enforcement efforts. Trademark professionals will be hoping that those fears are unfounded, argues our Saturday opinion.

25 February 2023

With the EUIPO leadership race to begin in earnest, user needs must be the focus

As rumours abound about possible candidates for the EUIPO leadership role, user needs have to remain front and centre when Christian Archambeau’s successor is chosen, argues our Saturday opinion.

14 January 2023

EU expansion of GI protection to craft and industrial goods moves step closer, but not without opposition

The European Council's adoption of modified regulations sets up future negotiations with Parliament.

07 December 2022

Proposed reforms to EU industrial designs legislation – IP practitioners respond

The European Commission has adopted two proposals which promise to streamline and harmonise existing EU industrial designs legislation. WTR reached out to IP practitioners in the field for their views on the proposed reforms. 

06 December 2022

Legislation and IP policy watch: the current state of play (December 2022)

WTR’s monthly column tracking trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

01 December 2022

Counterfeit hotspots in Malta that brand owners should have on their enforcement radar

Featured in Physical marketplace counterfeit hotspots

In a major update from our regular series on marketplaces around the world that reportedly engage in the trade of counterfeit goods, we head to the Mediterranean island of Malta.

28 November 2022

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