European Union: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

From June 19, 2026, all online traders active within the EU are required to provide a “withdrawal button” on their websites and apps.

The proposed CADA, which was published on June 3, 2026, and is part of the EU's Tech Sovereignty Package, aims to establish the most comprehensive framework yet for regulating cloud services in Europe.

Digital platforms have evolved from neutral intermediaries into powerful economic regulators, wielding algorithmic systems that determine visibility, market access, and competitive survival. As automated enforcement mechanisms increasingly operate through opaque, inconsistent logic, legitimate operators face a paradoxical reality where transparency becomes vulnerability and compliance no longer guarantees protection.

Novagraaf presents a comprehensive webinar exploring the intersection of sports and counterfeiting, examining how intellectual property rights are challenged in the athletic industry. The session will address key legal strategies and enforcement mechanisms to combat counterfeit sports merchandise and protect brand integrity in this lucrative sector.

Germany's federal film production funding has doubled to €250 million annually, with draft guidelines published for three restructured funding pillars that would replace current theatrical and TV/VoD regimes. The new framework introduces distinct funding streams for theatrical films, TV/VoD productions, and production service providers, with increased funding intensity and expanded eligibility criteria set to take effect in 2027.

Legal Notice 91 of 2026 introduced a dedicated legal framework governing the incorporation and operation of sports clubs through a private limited liability company structure, known as a Sports Private...

In this episode, multi-artist Jenny Rossander discusses with our host Hanane Fathi Roswall, how she lives as an artist and how she expresses her art across various media, ranging from sounds and lyrics to literature and movies.

When an AI-generated artist signs with a major record label, fundamental questions arise about copyright ownership and authorship. Can algorithmic creations be protected under current intellectual property law, and who holds the rights when no human creator exists in the traditional sense?

In this episode (the first episode of season 2), Wakana Pivoteau Sakihama, artist and founder of Wakanacolors, talks to OPEN ears host Hanane Fathi Roswall about brand design and creating an emotional connection to a brand. They discuss how culture, values, and trust are vital components of a brand and how innovation can be driven by empathy and a desire to help people, thereby creating a strong brand.

This video examines the evolving legal framework surrounding greenwashing in advertising, exploring how regulations are tightening around misleading environmental claims in commercial communications. The discussion addresses the boundaries of acceptable ecological marketing and the legal risks companies face when making environmental assertions.

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm shares insights from their Intellectual Property Department on nine critical considerations for creating, protecting, and growing a brand. From selecting distinctive trademarks and conducting availability searches to securing digital assets and planning international protection, this guidance helps business owners avoid common trademark pitfalls in today's competitive digital marketplace.

The European Commission has published draft guidelines interpreting the AI Act's transparency obligations, establishing when and how organizations must disclose AI-generated content, deepfakes, and automated interactions. These guidelines clarify that deepfake labeling applies regardless of intent to deceive, that AI systems must identify themselves at the point of interaction, and that the editorial review exception for AI-generated text requires substantive human oversight with clear accountability.