Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 17, 2021

In a nutshell, a specialist search engine engaging in re-use of substantial parts of the database of a job adverts website was accused of violating sui generis database right. This judgment thus breaks this trend and gives a more measured and mature view of the right. One way or another, it will be interesting. [1]

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Database Right Law Copyright Law Advertising 52

Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

Welcome to the second trimester of 2021 round up of EU copyright law! In this series, we update readers every three months on developments in EU copyright law. This case relates to the sui generis database right and its application to the activity of search engines. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash.

Copyright Law 52

Copyright Law Copyright Law Art 52

Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

For public sector bodies — producers and holders of vast quantities of data — as well as for the companies that act as suppliers, the sui generis database right has been slowly eroded since 2003. What ideas the Commission has with respect to the Database directive is difficult to gauge from the consultation. by Tito Rendas. €

Government 55

Government Database Right Intellectual Property Copyright 55

The IPKat

MARCH 6, 2022

In addition, potential and tangible intersections between intellectual property and these trending topics were recently discussed by The Trademark Lawyer Magazine. The Kluwer Copyright Blog, therefore, explains potential challenges that may arise. The Kluwer Copyright Blog, therefore, explains potential challenges that may arise.

Blogging 83

Blogging Non-Fungible Tokens IP Intellectual Property 83

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

Although this decision only concerns the “re-utilization” of databases protected by the sui generis right (related right) of the EU Database Directive 96/9, there are strong arguments that the decision also applies to Art. 3 InfoSoc Directive as a conflict of law rule governing its international application.

Art 85

Art Law Related Rights Marketing 85

The IPKat

MAY 29, 2023

The second edition offers revised, or wholly rewritten chapters to the overlaps discussed in the first edition so as to reflect recent developments, as well as to include new chapters (the overlap between privacy and copyright law; privacy and secrecy; trademarks certification marks and collective marks; and IP and traditional knowledge).

Intellectual Property 89

Intellectual Property Editing Privacy Moral Rights 89