World Trademark Review Yearbook

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized brand creation, enabling businesses to generate names, logos, and slogans within minutes. However, speed and convenience don't guarantee legal protection, raising critical questions about trademark ownership, registration eligibility, and the protection of AI-generated brands in an era where technology outpaces traditional intellectual property frameworks.

Cyprus has established itself as one of the most attractive jurisdictions in Europe for technology companies, startups, and entrepreneurs developing intellectual property such as software platforms...

As the technology industry is highly competitive and grows rapidly, organizations focus on reducing costs in a bid to strive to retain and/or gain the competitive advantage.

On the 22/11/2022, the Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property announced that following the Directive 2018/843 of the European Court of Justice whereby Member States must ensure that the information on the beneficial ownership of companies incorporated within their territory should be accessible.

Our law firm maintains a wide portfolio of clients for whom we have registered a European Union Trademark. We carry more than 25 years experience in trademark law and intellectual property matters.

What is it about AI that has turned the world so anxious about this revolution? Our focus for this article is the field of Trademarks and in order to have a look at the impact of AI, we have to at first go back to the basics.

The European Union Trademark (EUTM) registration system provides for a single registration covering all current and future country member states.

In today’s knowledge-based economy, confidential business information represents one of the most valuable assets of any enterprise. Recognizing the importance of protecting such information, the Cypriot legislator enacted the Protection of Undisclosed Know-How and Business Information (Trade Secrets) from Unlawful Acquisition, Use and Disclosure Law of 2020 (Law 164(I)/2020), which transposed Directive (EU) 2016/943 into domestic law (the “Law”).

Trade marks are distinctive names, domain names, words, etc. that manufactures or sellers affix to distinguish and identify the origin of their products.

Law 5303/2026 fundamentally reforms Greek inheritance law, introducing modern provisions for forced heirship, inheritance agreements, and estate planning. How will these changes affect property owners, families with complex structures, and cross-border succession arrangements?

The OECD's November 2025 updated Commentary on Article 5 of the Model Tax Convention introduces groundbreaking guidance on when cross-border remote working arrangements and home offices may create permanent...

Through the enactment of Regulation 269/2014 (the "Regulation"), the European Union imposed restrictive measures in response to Russia's actions which undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has established new evidential standards for determining when an undertaking is controlled by persons subject to EU sanctions.

It has been seven years since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force, setting in motion the European Union's commitment that it will not compromise when it comes to the protection...

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized brand creation, enabling businesses to generate names, logos, and slogans within minutes. However, speed and convenience don't guarantee legal protection, raising critical questions about trademark ownership, registration eligibility, and the protection of AI-generated brands in an era where technology outpaces traditional intellectual property frameworks.

The EU has updated its FAQs relating to the sanctions against Russia and Belarus, with the addition of a new question which focuses on Article 5n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

The Cyprus Tax Department has issued new guidance strengthening due diligence requirements for financial institutions under DAC2/CRS, specifically targeting potential misuse of Citizenship by Investment and Residence by Investment schemes. Financial institutions must now implement enhanced verification procedures to ensure accurate reporting of account holders' tax residency, with immediate application to new clients and a six-month compliance window for existing accounts.

Greece has introduced significant restrictions on short-term property rentals, particularly affecting properties in central Athens municipal districts. Understanding the registration requirements, administrative penalties, and recent regulatory changes is crucial for anyone considering investment in Greek real estate for short-term rental purposes.

The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2024, released by the Institute for Economics and Peace, highlights key trends in global terrorism. In 2023, terrorism-related deaths...