Category: Intellectual Property
The Supreme Court judgment on the Mezquita de Córdoba clarifies the scope of trademark ius prohibendi against prior domain names
The recent ruling on the domain name “mezquitadecordoba.org” confirms a key idea for any business: a domain name – no matter how old – does not prevail over a registered trademark. The decision highlights the importance of having a solid strategy in place for protecting digital assets at a time when the online world carries […]
Keys to the Supreme Court judgment that recognizes the authorship by the Japanese artist Negishi, of artworks signed by the Spaniard De Felipe
Following the recent Supreme Court decision that recognizes Fumiko Negishi as co-author of 221 artworks signed by the Spanish artist Antonio de Felipe, we take a look at the judgment to analyze why the high court considered that Negishi’s personal execution of these works “gives rise to the embodiment of an original work eligible for […]
Beyond litigation: strategic use of mediation in EU trademark conflicts
The EUIPO’s recent expansion of its Mediation Services represents a significant shift in how EU trademark disputes can be resolved. Instead of relying solely on adversarial proceedings, parties now have access to a confidential, flexible and business-oriented alternative that allows them to pause formal deadlines, negotiate without pressure and work toward tailored, mutually beneficial agreements. […]
Let the games begin: the video game as a key player of the entertainment industry
From a niche pastime to a global phenomenon, video games now stand as a driving force of the entertainment industry. Beyond creativity and technology, they embody a complex fusion of art, technology, and law. As multifaceted works, video games demand thoughtful legal analysis and strategic intellectual property planning from development to launch. (Video) Gaming has […]
EU public consultation on detecting and labelling AI-Generated content concludes: towards greater transparency
The European Commission has taken a decisive step toward implementing Article 50 of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act) through a public consultation—now concluded—focused on how to detect and label AI-generated content. The goal is to define, before 2026, guidelines and a Code of Practice to ensure transparency and inform users that they are interacting […]
Mexico: Good and bad practices in AI use at companies
AI use is on the rise in people’s daily activities inside and outside work. Many use them for the searches they used to do on Google, to plan trips, keep a diary, get psychological guidance, obtain business advice or draw up contracts, among other uses. When these activities are carried out in a personal sphere, […]