European Union: Intellectual Property

A German court has ruled that Suno, a platform generating music from text prompts, infringed copyright by training its AI model on protected works without authorization.

Explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law through recent European court decisions, Italian legislative developments, and regulatory frameworks governing AI-generated content, trade secrets, and copyright protection. How are courts and lawmakers adapting traditional IP principles to address the challenges posed by generative AI and digital innovation?

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping intellectual property law through recent European court decisions and regulatory developments. From AI-generated music copyright disputes to trade secret protection in the age of mandatory data sharing, discover the evolving legal landscape where technology meets creative rights.

When a licensor becomes insolvent, licensees face the risk of losing business-critical IP rights as insolvency administrators can elect to terminate ongoing license agreements. This article examines practical protective measures including sublicenses, escrow arrangements, and security interests that can help safeguard licensee interests, while acknowledging their limitations and the strategic considerations necessary when structuring IP license agreements.

The European Patent Office's Enlarged Board of Appeal has issued a landmark decision in G 1/25 "Hydroponics," addressing a fundamental question that has divided practitioners for years: when patent claims are amended during examination, must the description be adapted to match? The ruling establishes that inconsistencies between claims and descriptions only require correction when they result in non-compliance with the European Patent Convention, not merely for achieving formal consistency.

Op 4 maart 2026 publiceerde de Europese Commissie haar wetgevingsvoorstel voor de Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), het antwoord van de EU op de toenemende concurrentie in het mondiale industriële landschap.

Some of Portugal's most distinctive wine brands bear names that may seem provocative at first glance. Yet behind these labels lies a rich connection between history, folklore, regional identity, and trademark law.

Explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law through recent European court decisions, Italian legislative developments, and regulatory frameworks governing AI-generated content, trade secrets, and copyright protection. How are courts and lawmakers adapting traditional IP principles to address the challenges posed by generative AI and digital innovation?

The Court of Justice of the European Union applies a rigorous standard when evaluating urgency in applications for provisional measures, requiring applicants to demonstrate immediate and irreparable harm. This strict interpretation shapes the strategic considerations for parties seeking interim relief in EU intellectual property disputes. Understanding these procedural requirements is essential for effectively navigating emergency applications before European courts.

Mandatory fee payment under R. 333.3 is a condition precedent for lodging an application for panel review under R. 333.2 RoP (mn. 22)

Foreseeable professional commitments and school holidays do not amount to “exceptional circumstances” under R. 9.3(a) RoP

Alternative service under R. 275.2 RoP may be ordered once formal service attempts fail for reasons attributable to the defendant, provided it is not contrary to the law of the state of service (R. 275.4 RoP)