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Czechia has taken an important step in the area of digital security. On 25 April 2025, the Chamber of Deputies approved a new Cybersecurity Act along with an accompanying law, both of which implement the EU NIS2 Directive. This regulation introduces substantial changes, expanding the scope of regul
AI from a lawyer’s perspective: What issues are we currently tackling?
Artificial intelligence tools and systems are now in the focus of almost every major company as part of their innovation agenda. Whether a company is developing these technologies, implementing them for their customers, preparing a strategy for their adoption, or simply planning to use them, it is a
Legal handbook for filmmakers: legal challenges of (co-)production – lights, camera, contract!
What legal steps must a producer take before the first clapperboard, to ensure their audiovisual work can see the light of day? Without solid legal foundations – from securing rights for individual shots to contractual relationships with each crew member – production can quickly turn into a nightmar
Globally unique hub for domain dispute resolution? The Czech Republic
Clients increasingly report falling victim to domain speculators. This year marks a record for our office in the number of domain disputes handled. The Czech Arbitration Court is experiencing a similar surge as it authorised to resolve disputes not only within the .cz and .eu domains but also within
First judgment on AI-generated works in the Czech Republic: Where does mechanical use end and human creativity begin?
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced a wide range of previously unresolved legal challenges for society, particularly in the realm of copyright law. Can an AI-generated work be protected by copyright if a human contributed to its creation by merely providing a command
A comprehensive guide to the AI Act – What it regulates, who it affects, and how to prepare for the new rules
In July, after more than three years, Regulation 2024/1689 of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (the “AI Act”) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) – the world’s first comprehensive regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) which has th
Czech .cz domain speculators and how to fight them effectively
Recently, we have been contacted by an increasing number of clients who underestimated the need for a timely registration of a suitable domain name in the past and have now fallen victim to domain speculators. In this situation, there are several possible ways of how to proceed, which we describe in
The digital revolution is here – how will the European Digital Identity rewrite the rules of the game?
The European Union is entering a new digital era. That’s one way to sum up the adoption of the eIDAS 2.0 regulation, with its key innovation being the European Digital Identity Wallet. This tool has the potential to reshape how we verify our identity, access both government and private services, and
Access to data in the automotive industry in light of judicial practice and new data regulation
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued important rulings that have shed new light on the ongoing debate surrounding data access in the automotive industry. The new European Data Act regulation, set to take full effect on 12 September 2025, will introduce better availability of
Legal aspects of Open Source Software: What makes it different, when it is used, licence terms, basic overview
Open Source Software (OSS) has firmly established itself as one of the cornerstones of the technology industry, so it is essential to understand its features and legal framework. In the first part of a planned series of articles on this topic, we will enter the world of OSS, highlight its particular
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