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The European Patent Office Board of Appeal examined whether a helicopter maintenance system using data clustering and mission-type modeling could be patented. The case centered on whether abstract statistical modeling methods applied to technical sensor data produce a credible technical effect sufficient to support inventive step under European patent law.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's Frankfurt Corporate Crime & Investigations team hosted a conference examining cybercrime threats, AI-driven attacks, and the evolving responsibilities of corporate leadership in building cyber resilience. Senior representatives from law enforcement, industry leaders, and global legal partners explored prevention strategies, incident response protocols, and the complex liability landscape facing organizations in an increasingly digital threat environment.

The term “offering” must be interpreted autonomously and in an economic sense. It is sufficient to present an item so that a viewer can make an offer to acquire it (invitatio ad offerendum). Thus, neither price indication nor ability to deliver is required. The Court expressly extended the CoA’s ruling in Belkin v. Philips (UPC_CoA_534/2024) and held that this principle can also be applied to the concept of “offering” in Art. 25(b) and (c) and Art. 26 UPCA.

Am 14. April 2026 hat der Gerichtshof der Europäischen Union (EuGH) in der Rechtssache C‑590/23 (Pelham II) eine grundlegende Entscheidung erlassen und den Anwendungsbereich der Ausnahme für die...

A Munich court has held that three AI‑generated logos lacked the required level of human creative input to qualify for copyright protection. Although prompts were used, the judges found that the AI's technical...

Over the last few years disruption has become a constant challenge for businesses. Volatility has become ingrained, putting companies on the back foot as they react in piecemeal fashion to unforecastable shocks.

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Die elektronische Beweismittelsichtung (eDiscovery) hat in den letzten Jahren einen tiefgreifenden Wandel durchlaufen.

科隆高等地区法院近期作出一项裁决，驳回了北莱茵-威斯特法伦州消费者协会（以下简称"北威州消费者协会"，一家专注于消费者权益保护的非&