25.06.2024
NEW TECH & INNOVATIONS
Scarlett Johansson v. OpenAI - does the actress have a right to her voice?
Actors have many attributes, such as their voice or image. These contribute not only to market value but are also their personal assets. So what should an actress do when she learns that the latest artificial intelligence speaks with her voice? Several months back, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, asked Scarlett Johansson if she would [...]
19.06.2024
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
New frames for protection and regulation of media in European Union – European Media Freedom Act
Regulation (EU) 2024/1083 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a common framework for media services in the internal market and amending Directive 2010/13/EU (European Media Freedom Act) came into force in May. What does it bring with itself? During her speech to the European Parliament, Ursula von der [...]
13.06.2024
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND MEDIA CRISES
Will the "anti-SLAPP" directive bring expected change to the public debate protection standard?
On May 6, 2024, Directive 2024/1069 on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded claims or abusive court proceedings, referred to in the media as the "anti-SLAPP Directive," went into effect. Will the new EU regulation bring the expected change in the standard of protection of public debate? As the directive's preamble [...]
24.04.2024
BRAND & DESIGN
Drug lord or 'Robin Hood of Colombia' - EU General Court judgment in case T-255/23
On 17 April 2024, the General Court of the European Union ruled against the registration of the sign 'Pablo Escobar' as an EU trade mark because it is contrary to public policy and accepted principles of morality (ref. T-255/23). Escobar Inc., a company based in Guayna on the island of Puerto Rico (USA), which is [...]
12.04.2024
ADVERTISING & EVENTS
Criminal liability of the organiser of a mass event
The organiser of an artistic or entertainment event, especially one with the character of a mass event, faces several important obligations. One of the fundamental issues to be taken care of is ensuring adequate security for the event. Failure to exercise due diligence in this regard may entail not only severe financial consequences for the [...]
14.02.2024
NEW TECH & INNOVATIONS
Open-Source - open software, but within limits
WordPress, Linux, and Android are examples of the most popular open-source software. This means they are freely available to the public and operate on open-source code, which users can often edit. The popularity of this software type not only reduces costs for users but also provides access to the source code, empowering users to develop [...]
19.01.2023
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
What's new in PISF Operational Programmes for 2023?
Like every year, the Director of the Polish Film Institute (PISF) has announced new Operational Programmes, previously approved by the PISF Council. What novelties have been introduced to the Programmes this year? We present a summary of the most important changes, considering all grant applicants, but especially film producers, who can apply for funding for [...]
17.01.2023
ADVERTISING & EVENTS
Two weeks after the implementation of the Omnibus Directive
Amendments to the law came into force as of 1 January 2023, which aim to implement into Polish law three EU directives commonly referred to as the Omnibus Directive, the Directive on the sale of goods (2019/771), and the Digital Directive (2019/770). The purpose of the changes is to better protect consumers, in particular against [...]
13.01.2023
BRAND & DESIGN
When you trade a Ferrari for a Twingo, or the use of trademarks in a song.
Colombian singer Shakira appeared on the lips of the show-business world yesterday. During a performance at the Bzrp Music Sessions, the artist sang: "You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo, you traded a Rolex for a Casio". From the context in which the song was performed, it is clear that Shakira wanted to clearly emphasize [...]
14.12.2022
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Supreme Court ruling on Chomikuj.pl. What does this mean for service providers?
The Supreme Court has recently drafted a justification of the judgment in the famous case against Chomikuj.pl. What does this judgment mean for the service itself as well as other service providers? What can we learn about the obligations of service providers from the justification? In May 2022 The Supreme Court issued a verdict in [...]
10.11.2022
NEW TECH & INNOVATIONS
Introduction to blockchain
Blockchain technology is an essential pillar of the Web 3.0 (Web 3.0) concept and, alongside machine learning and the internet of things, is seen as a critical innovation that will change the existing face of the internet. The idea of Web 3.0, unlike its predecessors 1.0 and 2.0, assumes a decentralised and propertarian nature of [...]
27.10.2022
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Film development – practical tips
In film production, the development period is the most creative one. However, it is essential to check at this stage whether all creative concepts are feasible in organisational, financial, and legal aspects. The fluency of further work and the success of the whole film production project also depends on the reliable execution of development. Which [...]
