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Russia enables free use of Russian patents and other IP of rights holders in countries committing “unfriendly acts”

April 12, 2022

On 7 March 2022 a decree of the Russian government took effect, announcing that compensation need not be paid for the unauthorised use of Russian patents, utility models and designs to rights holders connected with foreign countries committing “unfriendly acts” against Russian legal entities and individuals.

EU Vehicle Data Consultation and the evolving EU regulatory landscape for connected vehicles

April 12, 2022

In the coming years, data collected by vehicles will be subject to a new EU regulatory regime consisting of horizontal rules applicable across many industries and vertical rules designed specifically for the automotive sector.