Valid reasons for not using trademarks
Trademarks may be cancelled if not used in a timely manner. However, there are exceptions. A trademark protection right can be retained despite even if the trademark in question is not used if there are compelling reasons to do so.
Deregulation Act – changes for entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Economic Development and Technology has presented a draft law on amending certain laws to deregulate economic and administrative law and to improve the rules for drafting economic law (“Deregulation Act”).
The future of public procurement in the context of the ongoing legislative work on the implementation of NIS 2
By 17 October this year, EU member states are required to implement the NIS 2 Directive, which changes the cybersecurity landscape in the European Union.
The Public Procurement Office confirmed the possibility of the contracting authority’s possibility to transfer receivables due to a subcontractor
The contracting authority awards the public contract to a specific contractor selected through a tendering procedure.
How to prepare for the audit carried out by the President of the PPDPO?
The President of the PPDPO has published an announcement on the sector audit plan for 2024.
Right of communication to the public of works once again examined by the Court of Justice of the European Union
CJEU Advocate General Maciej Szpunar delivered an opinion on 22 February 2024 in case C-135/23 concerning the interpretation of the concept of “communication to the public” of works.
Do online shops need to comply with the Digital Services Act?
The EU Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force on 17 February 2024. One of the key objectives of the new legislation is to ensure greater transparency in the area of online services,
Data Act – will it affect cloud contracts and service provider obligations, and if so, how?
On 11 January 2024, the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (the so-called Data Act)[1] entered into force.
Work on the AI Act. The financial sector’s perspective on artificial intelligence regulations
At the end of 2023, European Union bodies concluded trilogue negotiations on the draft Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act)[1].
How to implement the NIS 2 Directive? Brief overview of required policies
The deadline for the implementation of NIS 2 Directive (17 October 2024) is just over six months away. It is therefore a good idea to start preparations now, including verify whether the organisation has policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with the new regulation.