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SKP IP BLOG – our Blog is about the most important and
interesting areas of intellectual property law, including copyrights,
film, media, advertising and internet law, personal rights
and the laws concerning innovative technologies.

It is directed to creators, producers, and people in the media and
creative sectors as well to the general business community who handle IP law each day,
sometimes without even knowing so.

It covers inter alia culture, technology, art, entertainment,
advertising, sports and science.

We discuss some of the most inspiring and influential cases, presenting
our analysis and commentary, highlighting practical issues regarding the
use of the provisions at hand in the European Union, Poland and globally.

The Blog is created by the team at

 SKP Ślusarek Kubiak Pieczyk



Key legal challenges of the Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a technology that accompanies people in almost all areas of their lives. Home appliances, smart home systems, smartwatches, medical equipment, vehicles and traffic lights – all these items, referred to in legal terms as connected products, are textbook examples of the wide application of the Internet of Things. Thanks [...]
ESG requirements in the context of production automation implementation

There has been a lot of talk about ESG in recent years. This is hardly surprising, given that the number of regulations has increased rapidly, and today ESG is more than just a matter of ethics – it involves specific regulations and global reports that influence investment decisions. These, in turn, determine the reputation and, [...]
Legal aspects of due diligence for technology companies

Due diligence (DD) is an investigation aimed at providing the investor with reliable and complete information about the legal, financial and organisational situation of the company that is to be the subject of the transaction. It involves ‘looking under the bonnet’ of the company and should enable the investor to make an informed assessment of [...]
From Inspiration to Accusation: Law and Disputes over Plagiarism in Music

When listening to contemporary songs, one sometimes gets the impression that almost everything has already been done in music and that subsequent works are repetitive. After all, for centuries, music has been based on inspiration and has drawn on many well-known motifs and musical patterns. At the same time, it is often difficult to determine [...]
EUIPO launches another edition of the SME Fund 2026 funding programme – another opportunity for entrepreneurs to protect intellectual property!

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), as part of an initiative of the European Commission, traditionally opens another edition of the Fund for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises – SME Fund 2026. The call for applications for the new round of financial support started on 2 February 2026 and will remain open until the budget [...]
Watering It Down Is Out of Fashion. Green Filming Without the Spin

The fantastical world of Jurassic Park, the detailed reconstruction of the Titanic, and the Hogwarts sets in the Harry Potter film series cost millions of dollars. However, beyond their financial cost, these and many other films generated enormous environmental costs. Film productions can produce up to several thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide, meaning that the [...]
Criminal Liability of Management in the Implementation and Operation of Automation in Business

With the development of technology, automation has become increasingly significant in business operations. It is now commonly used in production and logistics processes, document workflows, marketing activities and customer service. As a result, direct human involvement in these areas is being reduced. However, it does occur that irregularities arise in connection with the implementation or [...]
Mind the Tax: Watch Out for Taxes

An indispensable element of film production is securing financing, as well as skillfully spreading it out over time during production and planning the related cash flows. In the planning process, it is important to remember the tax implications of certain actions, which—if unforeseen—can disrupt the production process, but if well planned, can significantly improve it. [...]
Music Publishing – What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Works

Music publishing is an essential part of the music industry, supporting creators and helping them generate revenue from their work. Although still a developing segment of the Polish music market, it plays a significant role in the circulation of musical works, especially in the digital environment. Publishing companies are often mistaken for record labels, particularly [...]
Cybersecurity in the age of AI – opportunities and threats

Ensuring cybersecurity is becoming an integral part of the development of artificial intelligence, which at the same time plays a key role in supporting efforts to protect digital systems. It would seem to be a perfect pairing, but only with properly implemented security solutions can AI systems operate in a manner that is resistant to [...]
Is Your Company a Key or Important Entity? How to Determine Whether the NIS2 Directive Applies to You

The EU's NIS2 Directive, followed by the proposed amendment to the Act on the National Cybersecurity System, impose new obligations on businesses operating in specific sectors of the economy. Companies considered important or critical entities must meet specific requirements for the protection of networks and information systems. This article outlines how entrepreneurs can determine whether [...]
When Crime Becomes a Podcast – On the Protection of Personal Rights in True Crime Podcasts

Crime has always fascinated audiences as a theme in literature, journalism, and film. In recent years, true crime podcasts — narrating real-life stories of murders and disappearances with the tension and precision of a thriller — have gained remarkable popularity. Listeners become absorbed in the narratives, analyze motives, and follow the fates of victims and [...]
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