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AI Training Meets Copyright Law: Munich Court Sides With GEMA Against OpenAI

On 11 November 2025, the Regional Court of Munich I ruled that OpenAI’s language models unlawfully used song lyrics by nine German authors. GEMA, acting as the collecting society, claimed that OpenAI’s models had memorised and reproduced copyrighted lyrics without permission. Comparable collecting societies across Scandinavia – such as KODA (Denmark) play similar roles in protecting authors’ rights and are closely watching this development.

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Big News For The EU Pharma Sector!

The EU Council and European Parliament have agreed on a new “Pharma Package” – a major update to medicines rules in Europe. This is one of the biggest reforms in over 20 years. Once finally endorsed by the Council and the Parliament, the agreement will enter into force.

European Union IP

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Stronger Protection For Europe’s Craft Heritage

From 1 December 2025, producers of crafts and industrial goods can apply for EU-wide Geographical Indication (GI) protection.

European Union IP

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Patent Trends In Seafood And Aquatic Food Products

The pace of innovation in seafood and aquatic food products has increased dramatically in recent years. A recent analysis of the global patent landscape conducted by member company aera AS shows that the number of patent applications has skyrocketed — from just 80 in 2011 to 4,024 in 2024. The number of granted patents has followed the same trend, with 2,426 approved patents in 2024. This underscores that the industry globally views patenting as a key tool for securing competitive advantage and long-term growth.

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Skinny Labelling – A “Loophole” Under Pressure?

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The UPC Clarifies The Threshold For “imminent Infringement”

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EPO Enlarged Board Clarifies: Publicly Available Products Are Prior Art, Even If Irreproducible

European Union IP

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Design Registration: The Optimal Way To Protect Your Design

European Union IP

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First-Ever CJEU Case On Generative AI And Copyright

European Union IP

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Patentability In AI – Navigating The Legal Landscape

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PCOS Name Changes To PMOS: Will PCOS’ Name Change Impact Patent Applications

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Potter Clarkson

Central Division (Munich), February 24, 2026, Decision, UPC_CFI_829/2024

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Why IP Matters In Biochar: Protecting And Commercialising Innovation In Europe's Fastest Growing Carbon Removal Sector

PC

Potter Clarkson

New Report From The Expert Group On Copyright And Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Bech-Bruun

Skinny Labelling – A “Loophole” Under Pressure?

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Are You Ready For EUDAMED?

Denmark Healthcare

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RAC Adopts Opinion On Proposed REACH Restriction Proposal For PFAS, ECHA Will Publish Opinion "Soon"

European Union Energy

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Bergeson & Campbell

Company Self Reports To Danish Business Authority For Possible Sanctions Breaches

Denmark International

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Duane Morris LLP

EPO Enlarged Board Clarifies: Publicly Available Products Are Prior Art, Even If Irreproducible

European Union IP

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AI Training Meets Copyright Law: Munich Court Sides With GEMA Against OpenAI

On 11 November 2025, the Regional Court of Munich I ruled that OpenAI’s language models unlawfully used song lyrics by nine German authors. GEMA, acting as the collecting society, claimed that OpenAI’s models had memorised and reproduced copyrighted lyrics without permission. Comparable collecting societies across Scandinavia – such as KODA (Denmark) play similar roles in protecting authors’ rights and are closely watching this development.

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Design Registration: The Optimal Way To Protect Your Design

Companies invest heavily in visual identity, but without proper protection, that investment remains vulnerable. Design registration offers a practical approach to safeguarding product appearance by focusing on novelty and individual character, making it essential to consider protection early and align filing strategies with target markets.

European Union IP

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First-Ever CJEU Case On Generative AI And Copyright

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will, for the first time, assess how EU copyright law applies to large language models.

European Union IP

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New Report From The Expert Group On Copyright And Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Bech-Bruun

The Danish Copyright Act: New Ban On Deepfakes And Protection Of Artistic Performances

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Bech-Bruun

[DK] Proposal To Ban Digital Imitations Of Personal Physical Characteristics And Artists' Performances In The Copyright Act And Copyright Protection Of Performances

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Bech-Bruun

EU's AI Code Of Practice – A Step Closer To Navigating The AI Regulation's Copyright Obligations

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Bech-Bruun

Ny rapport fra ekspertgruppen om ophavsret og kunstig intelligens (AI)

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Bech-Bruun

More Layers Than Their Pastries: Denmark's Deepfake Copyright Proposal

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Gowling WLG

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Patent

Big News For The EU Pharma Sector!

The EU Council and European Parliament have agreed on a new “Pharma Package” – a major update to medicines rules in Europe. This is one of the biggest reforms in over 20 years. Once finally endorsed by the Council and the Parliament, the agreement will enter into force.

European Union IP

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Stronger Protection For Europe’s Craft Heritage

From 1 December 2025, producers of crafts and industrial goods can apply for EU-wide Geographical Indication (GI) protection.

European Union IP

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Patent Trends In Seafood And Aquatic Food Products

The pace of innovation in seafood and aquatic food products has increased dramatically in recent years. A recent analysis of the global patent landscape conducted by member company aera AS shows that the number of patent applications has skyrocketed — from just 80 in 2011 to 4,024 in 2024. The number of granted patents has followed the same trend, with 2,426 approved patents in 2024. This underscores that the industry globally views patenting as a key tool for securing competitive advantage and long-term growth.

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Skinny Labelling – A “Loophole” Under Pressure?

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The UPC Clarifies The Threshold For “imminent Infringement”

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EPO Enlarged Board Clarifies: Publicly Available Products Are Prior Art, Even If Irreproducible

European Union IP

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Design Registration: The Optimal Way To Protect Your Design

European Union IP

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Patentability In AI – Navigating The Legal Landscape

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PCOS Name Changes To PMOS: Will PCOS’ Name Change Impact Patent Applications

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Potter Clarkson

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Trademark

Stronger Protection For Europe’s Craft Heritage

From 1 December 2025, producers of crafts and industrial goods can apply for EU-wide Geographical Indication (GI) protection.

European Union IP

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Design Registration: The Optimal Way To Protect Your Design

Companies invest heavily in visual identity, but without proper protection, that investment remains vulnerable. Design registration offers a practical approach to safeguarding product appearance by focusing on novelty and individual character, making it essential to consider protection early and align filing strategies with target markets.

European Union IP

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The EU Design Reform Has Now Been Published - What To Look For

The new EU design reform was published on 18 November 2024 and will enter into force 20 days after publication.

European Union IP

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Plesner

Landmark Decision: EU Trademarks Can Be Withdrawn And Converted After Refusal

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Strengthening Design Protection: Insights For Businesses On The New EU Design Package

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Potter Clarkson

A New Chapter In The BIG MAC Saga - The EU General Court Partially Cancels McDonald's BIG MAC Trademark

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Plesner

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: The Financial Impact Of IP Infringement In Sports

European Union IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

New EU Regulation On The Protection Of Geographical Indications For Craft And Industrial Products Adopted

European Union IP

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Clemens Advokatfirma

Intellectual Property Rights

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Clemens Advokatfirma

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Haas Avocats

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