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AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

Where next for intellectual property protection and artificial intelligence in the UK?

The government's recent response to views on the implications of AI for IP policy highlights the need to consider protections

Digitalisation

Debate ranges wide on legal and regulatory questions for artificial intelligence

With AI-specific legislation expected from the EU in the next month, what are the issues that are currently of most

IT and data

Regulation 2019/947: implications of the new European laws on drones in Spain

As from 31 December, the new European Regulation on the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft in

The Built Environment

How developing 'data consciousness' can drive value in the real estate sector

Can data deliver greater transparency and create value for the real estate sector? We report on discussions at a recent

Commercial

Cryptoassets case law homes in on location, location, location!

Slowly but surely the English courts are defining the legal status of cryptocurrencies by confirming the rights that go with

IT and data

European Commission publishes draft adequacy decisions for the UK

Businesses will welcome draft decisions that follow months of discussions to continue free EU-UK data flows

IT and data

Age Appropriate Design Code boosts protection of children's data

Broadly applicable ICO code presents a significant practical challenge to online services and is unlikely to be just 'one of

Tech, Media and Comms

Interactive Entertainment Update | February 2021

In last year's Interactive Entertainment Update, we predicted change and competition for the industry in 2020. It is fair to

Tech, Media and Comms

Do recent trends indicate a change in the video games landscape?

Over the past year, we have seen a number of big-ticket acquisitions from the major industry players, next-generation console releases
Tech, Media and Comms

How close is too close? A look into the use of altered trade marks and third-party 'patches' in videogames

Games developers may want to deliver a realistic experience, but this can leave them open to claims where it extends

Tech, Media and Comms

Gaming subscriptions: are you playing by the rules?

The subscription model can be attractive for interactive entertainment businesses, but brings with it a raft of legal considerations and