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    26/10/2023
    United Kingdom

    Can copyright works be used to train AI systems?

    The UK government has been asked recently to provide clarity on the relationship between intellectual property law and AI. In particular, there have been many discussions (including consultations and parliamentary committee reports) over the last three years in relation to the use of works protected by copyright and/or database right for training AI systems. However, as yet, the position under UK intellectual property law has not changed.In this article, we provide an overview of the discussions to date and the current approach proposed by the government, which seeks to balance the interests of...
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    05/04/2023
    United Kingdom

    Part 7 of our 7-part series on the draft Media Bill – listed events regime revisions and a blow for Leveson

    In this article, as part seven of our seven-part series, we will cover:changes to the listed events regime, which are set out in Part 1 of the draft Media Bill; andPart 7 of the draft Media Bill, which: (i) repeals section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 (“Section 40”); (ii) makes several amendments related to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; and (iii) sets out the general provisions of the draft Media Bill. Listed events regime revisionsThe current regulatory framework (as set out in the Broadcasting Act 1996) gives the Secretary of State the power to draw up a list...
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    14/03/2023
    China

    China has acceded to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents

    On 8 March 2023, the People's Republic of China (the "PRC") has (finally!) acceded to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the "Convention").The Convention between the PRC, as the acceding state, and other member states (which will not have raised an objection; see below) will enter into force as of 7 November 2023.This constitutes a long-awaited and very positive development.Please click here to read the full article.
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    28/03/2022
    Italy

    Italian court recognises retroactive exemption on dividends to foreign investment funds

    In judgment No. 49/2022, the first instance Court of Pescara recognised that distribution of dividends from a resident company to a non-resident fund must be granted with an exemption regime from the Italian taxation authority. In particular, the decision of the Tax Court is based on recognition that in the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, subject to judgment, the Italian taxation regime for foreign funds was in contrast with the principles of free movement of capital (provided for by articles 63 and 49 of the TFEU), chiefly because exemption was granted only for receiving resident funds. On 1 January...
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    27/02/2022
    International - Russia

    Handling the new EU and UK sanctions against Russia

    Since 2014, the EU and the UK have progressively imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the crisis in Ukraine. Following the latest events, both the EU and the UK, as well as many other countries, have imposed new sanctions. This article provides you with an overview of the most important changes. Read the full publication here >>
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    04/11/2021
    Europe

    Hey, Copyright Directive! A video series to explain copyright rules revamped

    While designed to protect contributors with unequal bargaining power, the Copyright Directive’s package of measures introduces great uncertainty into long-established industry structures. Further, the significant discretion given to Member States means that, far from increasing harmonisation, the Directive will result in further fragmentation of EU copyright law. We are pleased to share with you a series of short videos which explain how the Directive is likely to have an impact across the creative industries. Hey, platforms! Are you liable for users’ uploads? Hey, press publishers...
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