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    The proposed EU Cyber Resilience Act: what it is and how it may impact the supply chain

    On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a new Regulation which sets out cybersecurity related requirements for products with “digital elements”, known as the proposed Cyber Resilience Act (the CRA).

    Global | Articles | October 17, 2022

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    Does Ethereum's Merge point to a greener future for crypto assets?

    Global organisations advocating to reduce their carbon impact face a unique dilemma when they are also engaging in the crypto space, due to the energy consumed in some blockchain networks.

    Global | Articles | October 10, 2022

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    A new approach to referrals under the EU Merger Regulation

    The European Commission (along with the U.S. FTC and DoJ, UK CMA, German FCO and others), has been focused on ensuring that so-called “killer acquisitions” in the digital and life sciences sectors are reviewed. Against this background, the General Court’s decision in Illumina/Grail is of key importance to companies acquiring start-ups.

    Global | Articles | September 27, 2022

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    Absence of evidence stalls misleading advertising class action

    The recent dismissal of a class action against Ford confirms the utility of summary judgment motions in class actions, particularly when the evidence advanced to support the plaintiffs’ claims was found by the court to be insufficient and contrary to common sense.

    Global | Articles | September 14, 2022

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    Federal Court of Canada continues to support patentability of computer-implemented inventions

    In Benjamin Moore & Co. v. Attorney General of Canada, 2022 FC 9231, the Federal Court of Canada set aside the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s (CIPO) refusal of patent applications for two computer-implemented inventions relating to colour selection methods using experimentally derived relationships for colour harmony and colour emotion.

    Global | Articles | August 01, 2022

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    UK AI: UK consults on non-statutory cross-sectoral guidance principles for regulating AI – final approach still some way off

    On 18 July 2022, the UK Government put forward proposals on the future regulation of Artificial Intelligence. The approach anticipates a horizontal non-statutory overlay addressing key areas of AI regulatory novelty to attain consistency and coherence, while allowing sectoral flexibility.

    Global | Articles | July 27, 2022

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    Metaverse opportunities — and risks — for sports are unlimited

    Similar to esports, the key monetization opportunity for the sports metaverse lies in sponsorship, streaming, broadcasting and advertising.

    Global | Articles | July 22, 2022

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    Hermès Challenge of “MetaBirkin” NFTs to Continue

    Hermès Challenge of “MetaBirkin” NFTs to Continue

    Luxury design house Hermès International and Hermès of Paris, Inc. (Hermès) is suing artist Mason Rothschild in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York for trademark infringement and dilution, misappropriation of its BIRKIN trademark, cybersquatting, false designation of origin and description, and injury to business reputation.

    Global | Articles | July 18, 2022

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    UK Government responds on AI and IP rights to allow text and data mining of copyright works in all circumstances

    The UK Government has published its response to the consultation on AI and IP rights (our recent blog post sets out a detailed overview of the questions raised by the consultation), having held several roundtables and received detailed written responses from participants across industries.

    Global | Articles | July 01, 2022

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