World Intellectual Property Day
A Significant Day for WIPO Back in the year 2000, the member states of the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) designated the 26th of April to be marked as World Intellectual Property Day.
Brexit’s Impact Upon Shipping Disputes and Enforcement
The end of 2020 saw the end of the Brexit transition period wherein the ties connecting the UK and the Lugano Convention 2007, which deals with jurisdiction issues and judgements’ enforceability between its signatories, were cut. On the 8th of April 2020, an attempt on the part of the UK was made to re-join such convention …
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Proposal for a Specialised Court for Maritime Cases
Recently, a proposal was made by the Malta Maritime Forum (MMF), following Justice Joseph Zammit McKeon’s suggestion, for the Law Courts’ commercial section to be expanded in order to cater for maritime court cases specifically. He stated that this should be done by allotting more judges and by having a specialised court to deal solely …
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Amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2021
On the 9th of April 2021, Act XV of 2021 came into force with the aim to amend The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) being Chapter 373 of the Laws of Malta. The aim of such amendments is for Maltese legislation to comply further with European Union law.
Malta Copyright Protection in the Digital Age
Swift technological advancements, rapid communication, social media and the internet in general have all contributed to the transformation of the manner in which artistic, literary works and other creative arts are created, produced, distributed and exploited. New business models and novel protagonists continue to appear.
Trademark Registration in Malta and the EU
With the ever-growing influence that technology has on our lives, and the radical increase in screen time, the use of brand identifiers and marks has become more vital than ever. The growing competition between established enterprises and start-ups alike for a couple of minutes of consumer attention has continued to grow. The number of EUIPO trademarks continues …
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Brexit Agreement – EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
After years of intensive negotiations and wrangling, the European Union and United Kingdom have finally reached an agreement entitled the “EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement” (the “Brexit Agreement” or “Agreement”). Such Agreement sets forth the terms on which the EU and the UK will carry out trade relations between them post-December 2020.
Malta Opportunity: Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Talking of cryptocurrencies as an opportunity for the Maltese banking sector might sound outlandish, in the context of a highly-regulated banking industry in Malta.
The Cryptocurrency Race Is On! Comparing Leaders In DLT Regulation
It seems like cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are all anyone can talk about. Regulators have realised that disruptive technologies hold vast potential, but few have taken up the initiative to create a regulatory framework within which FinTech businesses can operate. Countries are classifying cryptocurrencies as assets, commodities and even as currencies – there is no …
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Proposed Regulatory Framework for Virtual Currencies and DLT
The Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation, Hon. Silvio Schembri, unveiled a consultation document on the establishment of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (“MDIA” or “Authority).