Big Apple, Big Rules: The Abuse of Dominance Dilemma
Inside Apple’s App Store: Control, Controversy, and Compliance On 4 March 2024, the European Commission (EC) fined Apple more than €1.8 billion for breaching EU competition laws through its App Store practices. The EC found that Apple’s dominant position in the market for distributing music streaming apps on iOS devices was exploited by implementing restrictions …
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Recent Trends in Amendments to Intellectual Property Law in Korea – Changes to the Patent Term Extension System, Introduction of Quintuple Damages for Trademark Infringement, Etc.
Various amendment bills were passed at the plenary session of the National Assembly on December 27, 2024, which include (i) in the Patent Act,
Amendments to Act on Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology passed at the National Assembly’s Plenary Session
The amendments to the Act on Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology (APDPIT) were passed at the plenary session of the National Assembly on December 27, 2024.
A New Era for AI: Republic of Korea Takes a Bold Step with AI Regulation
Amid the recent political turmoil following the impeachment of the President, the National Assembly successfully passed the Framework Act on Artificial Intelligence Development and Establishment of a Foundation for Trustworthiness (AI Framework Act) on December 26, 2024.
Update on Copyright and Related Rights in Myanmar
IN BRIEF Myanmar’s Copyright Law 2019 was enacted on May 24, 2019 and the Ministry of Commerce issued the Copyright Rules with the Notification No. 70/2023, dated October 23, 2023.
The Rise of Data Centers: Why Thailand is Becoming a Hotspot for Colocation Services
In today’s digital era, Data Centers are the backbone of our technology-driven world.
Legal Update on Regulations regulating School Bus Service
Considering the practical needs to transport students from their residents to schools and vice versa,
Crypto Currency Business in Laos
A. Legislation: In 2021, the Ministry of Technology and Communication has issued the Ministerial Decision on experimenting with digital asset transactions No. 888.MTC, dated November 9, 2021. To defines the types, regulations and measures regarding the trial of digital asset transactions in the Lao PDR to be safe, reliable and effective, aiming to protect the …
EU’s 2024 AI Regulation Balances Safety and Innovation
In recent years, one common word we frequently hear in conversations – whether with professionals, students, or even teenagers – is Artificial Intelligence (“AI”).
Public procurement overview in Democratic Republic of Congo
Introduction The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has undertaken a significant modernisation of its public procurement system, marked by the enactment of Law No. 10/010 of 27 April 2010 pertaining to public procurement.