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There's just one week to go until the The Lawyer’s inaugural European In-house Litigation Summit kicks off in Amsterdam! 🎤 Our experts, Dr. Carolin Monsees, Philipp Zumbo and Philipp Behrendt, will be hosting a roundtable discussion on the topic of 'The impact of EU tech regulation on litigation risks'. 🤝 If you're attending the Summit too, why not meet up to share insights and explore new collaboration opportunities? ➡️ You can find the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eSCAMgAD.

Who has the right to access vehicle data and under what conditions? Connected vehicles generate vast amounts of valuable data. But with the EU Data Act, GDPR and new type-approval rules, the legal framework for accessing and using this data is becoming increasingly complex. In the upcoming webinar of our series Automotive Legal Briefings, our experts Thomas Kahl and Teresa Kirschner will explore what the evolving rules mean in practice for OEMs, suppliers, fleet operators, leasing companies and data-driven automotive service providers. We will cover:  🔹 Data access rights under the Data Act and GDPR  🔹 New requirements under Regulation (EU) 2026/699 and Annex X  🔹OBD, repair and maintenance information  🔹Access to vehicle functions and bidirectional data streams  🔹Key implications for B2B and B2C scenarios  🔹What’s next for European mobility data regulation Join us to navigate the evolving legal landscape around connected vehicle data.  🌍 The briefing is offered on three different dates to accommodate participants across time zones. 👉 Register for the session that works best for you: https://lnkd.in/dGW2hdfg

🎰 The German gambling market has entered a decisive phase: The first full evaluation of the Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 is due by the end of 2026, and the Court of Justice of the European Union has provided important guidance on player refund claims. In their latest insight, our experts Dr. Fabian M., Jan Feuerhake and Dr. Paul Voigt examine the key regulatory developments in the German gambling market and explain what companies in this sector need to know now. ➡️ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eePJ7Jhb

2026 LSLS – From Taylor Wessing France Jules Fabre, Marina JONON, Annabelle Lebaudy and Marine Boullenger will be attending the Life Science Legal Strategy Summit in Frankfurt on 13-14 October. 📅 Jules Fabre will speak on the panel “Regulatory Protection in Transition: Understanding Evolving RDP and Market Exclusivity Frameworks in Europe and the U.S.” together with Andrew Williams, Dr. Axel Korth, Jenny Wu, and Dr. Rosalind M. Holmes on Tuesday, 13 October at 11:20 am. Bringing together professionals to discuss intellectual property, regulation, competition and corporate law, as well as the strategic challenges facing the industry, the #LSLS26 will cover many of the issues currently shaping the legal landscape for the life sciences sector. 🤝 Meet us where legal strategy, peer-led insights and industry relationships converge in life sciences! 👉 Programme: https://lnkd.in/eH5_KWZj 💊 #LifeScienceLegalStrategySummit #LSLS #LifeSciences #Pharma #Patent #RDP #MarketExclusivity

📵No doom scrolling, no autoplay, no reward systems: with the KIDS Act, the EU aims to make the digital space safer for minors as a matter of urgency. What do platforms need to prepare for? In their new article, our experts Nathalie Koch, LL.M. (UC Law San Francisco), and Richard Gläser provide an overview of: - the scope of application (social networks, video-sharing platforms, app stores, online games, operating systems, AI companions and general conversational chatbots. No exemption for SMEs) - the four pillars of the draft (access restrictions, safety by design, age verification, supervision and enforcement) - how it interacts with existing EU legislation such as the DSA, the AI Act and the Digital Fairness Act - the legislative process and deadlines ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYG2GE5j

🏆 Successful trademark victory before the General Court of the European Union (#GCEU): Taylor Wessing has successfully defended the ‘Devatis’ trademarks of the Turkish pharmaceutical manufacturer DEVA Holding A.Ş. against challenges from Novartis AG. 👏 Congratulations to our Munich team on this outstanding achievement in European trademark law: 🔹 Dr Christian Tenkhoff 🔹 Henry Lauf Taylor Wessing 🔹 Tamara Herzog 🔹 Philipp Grotkamp Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/eZcvufwK #TaylorWessing #TrademarkLaw #TrademarkLaw #IPLaw #IntellectualProperty #Litigation #EUIPO #GCEU #LifeSciences #Pharma

Which is the perfect place where innovation and tradition meet? Cairo! The Egyptian capital seems to be the perfect city for the upcoming AIJA - International Association of Young Lawyers M&A and IP Commissions Conference. Our tech lawyer Stephanie Richter will be right in the middle of the buzz. She is particularly looking forward to exchanging ideas with fellow legal professionals, business leaders, investors and technology-driven businesses. Cairo is a fascinating setting for these discussions — connecting Africa, the Middle East and Europe, and offering a unique perspective on the opportunities and legal challenges created by rapidly digitising economies. Will you also be there? Drop her a message or come say hello. 🤝

🤖 The increasing use of generative AI is leading to numerous new developments in contract drafting, particularly in IT contract law.     Taking into account the requirements of the EU AI Act, agreements involving AI products and services should not only govern their technical provision, but also specify how the AI system may be used, who reviews the outputs, and who is responsible for errors or infringements.     In the sixth edition of our “AI Act Check” series, our expert Dr. Carolin Monsees sets out the key provisions that govern B2B relationships, highlighting the most common pitfalls and best practices.    ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6USignC    💻 You can find more information about the AI Act on our website: https://lnkd.in/efcxd9nc

📅 The IAPP PSR Conference starts in Seattle today. Make sure you don't miss the opportunity to meet Nathalie Koch, LL.M. (UC Law San Francisco).

🏙️ EXPO REAL 2026 brought together the key players from across the real estate industry. We at Taylor Wessing greatly appreciated the opportunity to connect with clients, business partners and industry peers, exchange perspectives and discuss the trends shaping the European and international market. 🍸 We particularly enjoyed welcoming clients and friends on Tuesday evening for our drinks reception. In the heart of Munich, we had the chance to continue the conversations from the fair in a more relaxed setting and connect beyond the exhibition halls. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to a great evening.