1 June 2023 marks a significant step forward for patent protection and enforcement in Europe with the commencement of a new unified European patent system comprising:
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Commission publishes Draft Delegated Act in respect of Audits conducted under DSA
The Commission has published a draft delegated act on audits to be performed very large online platforms (“VLOPs”) and very large online search engines (“VLOSEs”) pursuant to Article 37 of Digital Services Act Regulation (“DSA”) for public feedback.
Commission Calls for Stakeholder Views on Data Access Mechanism under DSA
Following the first designation of Very Large Online Platforms (“VLOPS”) and Very Large Online Search Engines (“VLOSEs”) under the Digital Services Act Regulation (“DSA”) on 25 April 2023, the European Commission has now announced a call for evidence from stakeholders
European Commission designates VLOPs and VLOSEs under the Digital Services Act
Last week, the European Commission (the Commission) adopted the first designation decisions under the Digital Services Act (DSA) which designated certain services as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and / or Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) in accordance
“Justice Best Served” – Data Subject Claims Stayed
In a recent significant judgment1 from the Irish Circuit Court, the judge concluded that “justice is best served” by granting a stay of a data subject’s damages claim pending determination of certain preliminary references currently before the CJEU. The court
DSA: Commission issues guidance on the requirement to publish user numbers in the EU
Yesterday, 01 February 2023, the Commission published guidance on how online platforms and search engines within the scope of the Digital Services Act (DSA) should comply with their obligation to report user numbers in the EU.
As highlighted in our
Coimisiún na Meán to be designated as Competent Authority under the EU Terrorist Content Online Regulation
Coimisiún na Meán (the Media Commission), is currently in the process of being established in accordance with the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act (OSMR). Further information on its establishment and the appointment of the first four commissioners to Coimisiún
Appointment of Executive Chairperson and Commissioners to Coimisiún na Meán
Today, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin announced the appointment of four Commissioners to Coimisiún na Meán/the Media Commission. The Media Commission, which is currently in the process of being established in accordance with
DSA: Delegated Regulation setting the methodology and procedure for determining the Supervisory Fee
The first draft delegated regulation supplementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) was published by the European Commission yesterday.
The regulation outlines the criteria to be used when calculating the supervisory fees which will be charged on very large online platforms
Digital Services Act: Timeline
On 19 December 2022, the Commissioner for Internal Market of the EU published an update on the date when very large online platforms (VLOPs) and very large online search engines (VLOSEs) will be required to comply with the provisions of