Archive – Technology (2024)

Influencers who create audiovisual content may now be required to notify their activities as provision of on-demand audiovisual media services (ODAVMS) under a new interpretation by the Czech Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting (RRTV) and thus be subject to the same conditions as streaming

The dynamic growth of the entertainment industry has not escaped the attention of Czech lawmakers, who have decided to address this trend with an amendment to the Audiovisual Act. The objective of the amendment is to modernise and strengthen the competitiveness of the Czech audiovisual market intern

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

The development phase is the fundamental pillar of the production of films, series, or commercials. Be it a low-budget true crime documentary or a Hollywood blockbuster, producers and their partners always need to address fundamental issues concerning the new project before shooting begins. In this

Those who have been keeping up with the latest advancements in generative artificial intelligence have likely noticed the use of a variety of benchmarks to illustrate language models' capabilities. They assess knowledge, reasoning, comprehension of reading, and coding. Is this information useful for

The process of adopting the Artificial Intelligence Act is reaching its finale. The legislation, which is resonating strongly in the tech and legal world, will be adopted by the European Parliament's plenary session tomorrow and will take effect in 2026. There is a common misconception that it is on

The European electric vehicle industry is booming. Over the past year, more than one million new electric passenger vehicles were registered in the European Union, and the available data shows that the number will continue to grow. The Nordic countries, in particular, are the leading sellers. Would

In practice, we still often encounter requirements for the longest possible guarantee for purchased or developed software. However, such guarantee may not always be sufficient. There is also a more appropriate legal concept for a client buying software to ensure its flawless functionality, proper ma

Do you use or provide services in the field of cloud technologies? You should be aware that 2024 brings a number of legislative changes. European certification is around the corner, public authorities are facing the end of cooperation with non-certified cloud service providers and private providers