Europe: Intellectual Property

Votre œuvre a-t-elle servi à entraîner une IA ? Aujourd'hui, c'est à vous de le prouver. Demain, ce sera peut-être à l'entreprise d'IA de prouver qu'elle ne l'a pas fait.

AI-generated music has become commercially mainstream, yet the legal framework governing it remains uncertain. The industry is currently being shaped through litigation, private licensing deals, and emerging regulation, creating a complex landscape where businesses must navigate unresolved questions about copyright, authorship, and liability while AI music continues to be widely used and monetised.

Une artiste entièrement générée par intelligence artificielle vient de signer un contrat avec une grande maison de disques. Et si la prochaine superstar de la pop n'était pas humaine ?

The HEVC Advance Patent Pool has become a focal point for standard-essential patent disputes, with major technology companies facing coordinated litigation across multiple jurisdictions. As licensors pursue enforcement through both the Unified Patent Court and national courts, questions arise about whether offered licensing terms truly meet FRAND obligations and how companies should navigate this complex multi-forum landscape.

SANDISK, a global leader in data storage technology, sought to improve the efficiency and consistency of its international patent translation and filing processes.

In hospitality, investors are buying brand and reputation, not just bricks and mortar. Intangible assets are the deal drivers in this industry. Branded hotels, for example, achieve a higher transaction price...

Novagraaf serves as a comprehensive partner for intellectual property strategy, protection, and defense. The firm offers expert guidance through monthly newsletters, webinars, and exclusive content to help clients navigate the complex landscape of IP rights and enforcement.

AI-generated music has become commercially mainstream, yet the legal framework governing it remains uncertain. The industry is currently being shaped through litigation, private licensing deals, and emerging regulation, creating a complex landscape where businesses must navigate unresolved questions about copyright, authorship, and liability while AI music continues to be widely used and monetised.

The European Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling clarifying what constitutes "individual character" in EU design protection, addressing whether creativity and originality are necessary requirements. This decision resolves longstanding uncertainty about how design rights differ from copyright protection and whether selecting from predefined components can still qualify for intellectual property protection.

Novagraaf serves as a comprehensive partner for intellectual property strategy, protection, and defense. The firm offers expert guidance through monthly newsletters, webinars, and exclusive content to help clients navigate the complex landscape of IP rights and enforcement.

As companies in the energy sector increasingly showcase their environmental credentials through branding, trade mark offices in the EU and UK are taking a stricter stance on 'green' marks. Recent refusals of marks like GREEN STEAM and ECOFLOW reveal growing scrutiny over whether eco-friendly branding is genuinely distinctive or merely descriptive, raising important questions about how businesses can protect sustainable brands while avoiding greenwashing pitfalls.

The debate over plant-based meat naming and labeling continues to evolve as the alternative protein industry faces regulatory scrutiny and marketing challenges. Understanding the legal landscape surrounding product nomenclature is crucial for manufacturers navigating consumer protection laws and trademark considerations.