Julia advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property and media law, with particular expertise in broadcasting and digital content and interactive entertainment sectors.
Julia regularly advises businesses in the Technology Media and Communications sector on a range of commercial and technology issues, and various topics related notably to copyright, trademark, publicity, advertising and gaming law and regulations, on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
She also advises on various aspects of media regulation and production from both traditional and new media perspective, with a thorough understanding of the regulations governing online content.
Julia is a lecturer since 2017 at the HEAD law school (Paris) on the digital platform regulations, with a focus on their liability as intermediary and their obligations of transparency and accountability.
Julia was admitted to the Paris bar in November 2012. She holds a Master 2 degree in Literary, Artistic and Industrial Property Law from Paris II – Panthéon Assas University.
She joined Osborne Clarke in 2013.
Julia Darcel is very open in communication and has a very practical approach. She truly informs the client about advantages and disadvantages of the case and looks for a right solution. She is very cooperative and open to discussions.
Insights
IP and the metaverse: ownership and infringement of rights
Shaky bridge between exhaustion of intellectual property rights and the refurbishing of electronic products
New levy obligations for audiovisual media services adopted in France
The French government has moved ahead with its far-reaching reforms of the financing of audio-visual and cinema productions
France implements major provisions of the EU Copyright Directive
New legislation marks a significant step in the regulation of digital and copyright in France
French government looks to support the 'ecological transition' of print media
New recommendations point the way for government and France's print media to turn the constraints of environmental liability into an...
Reform of France's audiovisual sector takes major step forward
Legislation is poised to create a new merged regulatory watchdog with increased powers to fight digital piracy, disinformation and online...
Audiovisual Media Services Directive Implementation deadline arrives | What's the state of play and what does this mean for your business?
Many of the EU Member States are set to miss the 19 September 2020 the deadline for implementing the new...
Online harms: The new legal framework for addressing 'hate speech' in France and in Germany
While the European Commission continues to progress a wide-ranging new legal framework for online content, a number of Member States...
Newly released movies in France can benefit from exceptional shorter time conditions for broadcast and on-demand access
The newly adopted Covid-19 health emergency legislation in France includes an exceptional derogation to the so-called media chronology rule imposed...
Obligation to fight fake news applies to all online platforms, not only news or social media platforms
In a recently published questionnaire, the CSA (French Broadcasting Authority) has confirmed that regulations brought in to tackle fake news...