Intellectual Property Succession Planning In Malta

The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered a landmark judgment addressing whether effective geo-blocking can lawfully restrict online access to copyrighted works across territorial boundaries, and whether the mere possibility of VPN circumvention undermines such technological measures. The case examines the fundamental tension between territorial copyright protection and the borderless nature of internet access, with significant implications for digital content providers operating across multi

In a decision issued yesterday morning, the General Court of the CJEU (EGC) approved the registration of a logo consisting of a shield motif with the letter "M" blazoned across the front...

In light of an opposition procedure under Article 8 of the European Union Trade Mark Regulation, one must assess the similarity between marks to establish the possibility of finding...

Across Europe, rules once written for human readers are being interpreted by machines.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (“EUIPO”) SME Fund 2026 enables eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reclaim part of the cost of trademark registration...

Family offices are increasingly recognising intellectual property as a critical component of modern wealth, requiring sophisticated governance frameworks that integrate IP into succession planning, asset protection, and cross-border structuring.

Last month the European Court ruled that websites can link to freely available content without the permission of the copyright holder.

On the 14 April 2016, the day on which the European Parliament adopted the new Data Protection Regulation, the European Parliament also voted in favour of the introduction of new EU Directive on the protection of trade secrets.

Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights are all different forms of intellectual property rights; rights given to entities to protect their innovations. Such rights provide peace of mind...

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.

Malta's Permanent Residence Programme offers non-EU nationals a lawful route to European residence through property investment and government contributions totalling €99,000. Recent amendments introduced in 2025...

Maltese citizenship law in 2026 offers five distinct routes to citizenship: descent, registration, standard naturalisation, merit-based naturalisation, and dual citizenship provisions.

Malta's nationality law includes a discretionary framework for acquiring Maltese citizenship recognising individuals who have rendered or will render exceptional services to the country.

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) remains a structured, rules-based permanent residence pathway...

Growing numbers of American citizens are exploring permanent residence options in Europe, with Malta's Permanent Residence Programme emerging as an attractive pathway. This comprehensive guide examines how US citizens can obtain permanent residence in an English-speaking EU Member State through qualifying investment, while maintaining their primary residence in America and gaining long-term flexibility to live and travel throughout the Schengen Area.

As the European Union's landmark AI Act nears its enforcement date of 2 August 2025, the European Commission has released long-awaited guidelines clarifying the scope of obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models.

The Maltese Government has introduced key reforms to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) through Legal Notice 146 of 2025.

Malta has concluded over 80 double tax treaties with major trading partners worldwide to eliminate double taxation on both passive and active income.

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) 2025 continues to evolve, offering a streamlined and attractive pathway for non-EU nationals and their families to secure permanent residence in Malta.

Malta's Individual Tax Programme consolidates special tax status for international residents, retirees and UN pensioners from January 2027, offering a 15% rate on qualifying foreign income received in Malta. With minimum annual tax ranging from €15,000 to €35,000 depending on category, the programme requires qualifying property, medical insurance and compliance with specific eligibility conditions across four distinct resident categories.