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How to comply with copyright under the European AI Act when placing a general-purpose AI model on the European market

How to comply with copyright under the European AI Act when placing a general-purpose AI model on the European market

The European AI Act is about to become reality. After the final signatures of the Presidents of the European Parliament and of the Council on May 21, 2024, the Act is expected to be published within the next couple of days and to enter into force 20 days later. The final wording and numbering of …

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brand eins: Lausen once again among The Best Commercial Law Firms 2024

brand eins: Lausen once again among The Best Commercial Law Firms 2024

In the recent survey, Lausen Rechtsanwälte was graded “three star”, i.e. top tier in the category “media/press” and is named among Germany’s leading media law firms. The current list of the best commercial law firms in Germany 2024 has just been published. The renowned, independent business magazine brand eins polled more than 2400 attorneys and …

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Data protection and AI: German “DSK” publishes guidance paper

Data protection and AI: German “DSK” publishes guidance paper

The “Conference of Independent Federal and State Data Protection Authorities” (“DSK”) is a coordinating body of the German data protection supervisory authorities. As such, the DSK has no executive power and its positions are not binding for the affiliated authorities, courts or those who have to apply the law in their everyday work. Nevertheless, it …

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WISE 2024 – Panel: Me, Myself & AI

WISE 2024 – Panel: Me, Myself & AI

Marco Erler moderates the panel discussion on copyright and AI at WISE 2024 – the Future Festival & Think Tank at the intersection of AI and creativity. Panel: Ethics vs. Economics: Global AI Law & Regulation Tuesday, 14 May 2024 12:10 – 12:55 pm Berlin All further information on this event can be found here. …

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Instagram posts prevent design protection

Instagram posts prevent design protection

Instagram posts of Rihanna wearing Puma trainers prevent protection of a corresponding Community design. Facts In 2014, Rihanna was appointed as the creative director of Puma. In December 2014, pictures of her signing the contract while wearing white Puma trainers with thick black soles were published, in particular on Rihanna’s Instagram profile “badgalriri”. In July …

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