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Training Generative AI: Tensions Emerging Between New Data Markets and Fair Use
In a highly anticipated, first of its kind, decision on training generative AI using copyrighted works, the Court in Bartz et al. v. Anthropic PBC ("Anthropic") qualified their use (i.e., training LLMs) as "fair use". The Court however did not reach the same conclusion for central library copies that were made.
Violetta Kokolus Partner 4 July 2025
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UK Gambling Regulations in 2025: the UK Government 'doubles-down' on consumer protection
The UK regulatory landscape governing gambling and ancillary activities is currently undergoing a significant transformation in 2025. This change has largely been driven by a series of landmark regulatory updates aimed at enhancing consumer safety, promoting responsible gambling, and modernising oversight in the digital age. This article summarises the key changes.
Alex Walker Partner 17 June 2025
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Aldi's permission to appeal denied in Thatchers' case
The Court of Appeal have sided with Thatchers in a recent lookalike product case, partially overturning an earlier IPEC decision and deciding that Aldi's Taurus Cloud Cider infringes Thatchers registered trade mark protecting its own Cloudy Lemon Cider. The judgment will be welcome news for brand owners trying to protect themselves against lookalike products. We look at key takeaways from the decision, and what companies can do to best protect their brands going forward.
Lauren Royers Senior Associate (Country Qualified: New Zealand) 13 June 2025
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Video games v. Cheating: "game over" for copyright holders of a computer program when the code is not altered
In the Sony v. Datel Judgment (C‑159/23), the CJEU clarified the copyright protection of computer programs and concluded that the content of variables used to run a computer program cannot be protected under copyright law.
Juan Cuerva Counsel 19 May 2025
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Harmonising Patent Litigation practice in Europe: learnings from the UPC Local Division of Milan
As the UPC transforms patent litigation in Europe, UPC judges balance their national experience with the aim of uniform doctrines on patent litigation.
Giulia Peluso Lawyer 19 March 2025
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