The Warsaw Intellectual Property Court has resolved the issue of granting an injunctive relief in a recent high-profile dispute in Europe concerning the infringement and validity of patent EP1845961 for rivaroxabine
The patent claims cover rivaroxabine in the form of rapid-release tablets and only one feature regarding the use of this substance: once a day.
Polish Government announces tax changes to reduce use of family foundations for tax optimization
On 12 August 2024, the Government published information regarding a proposal for amendment to the Personal Income Tax Act,
New PKD codes from 1 January 2025
In September 2024, the Council of Ministers presented a legislative proposal to revise the Polish Classification of Activities (PKD),
Permission for the acquisition of real estate in Poland by foreigners
Buying a property is always quite a complex process, often requiring an adequate audit, raising funds, identifying tax obligations and participating in long-lasting negotiations.
Polish DPA bans Meta from processing personal data of two public figures for displaying deepfake ads
The text discusses two landmark decisions by the Polish Data Protection Authority (DPA) regarding Meta’s use of data from two public figures in deepfake advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
EU fight against illegal logging and new obligations for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs have to comply with new EU legislation not later than until 30 December 2024.
TDM finally in the Polish law. What does the amendment to the copyright law introduce in this respect?
On 20 September 2024, an amendment to the Polish Act on Copyright and Related Rights (ACRR) entered into force,
Understanding VAT assessments: key advice for businesses
Declaring and paying VAT is one of the many routine legal responsibilities resting on the shoulders of businesses.
What to expect from an HMRC compliance check
HMRC will regularly carry out checks to ensure that individuals and businesses are keeping up with their tax obligations.
Can electronic evidence such as email, and instant messages through WhatsApp or other social media applications be used in criminal defamation proceedings?
The UAE laws regarding crime against people, and particularly when such crimes are committed online are strict and aim to protect people from activities that could potentially harm the victim’s reputation.