CEE Legal Matters
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The bill to amend the laws on justice was adopted by the Hungarian Parliament on 30 April 2024. The omnibus act amends a number of laws, including the Act on Notaries Public, the Act on Judicial Enforcement, the Act on the Organization and Administration of the Courts and the Code of Civil Procedure.
Paksoy has advised Iyzico on the acquisition of Paynet from Arena Bilgisayar. Baker McKenzie Turkish affiliate Esin Attorney Partnership advised the sellers.
Rymarz Zdort Maruta, working with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, has advised Huuuge on a USD 70 million share buyback.
DLA Piper has advised Brand24 and its shareholders (including Laeq, Unfold.vc, and Michal Sadowski and Piotr Wierzejewski funds) on the sale of a 57.6% stake to Semrush.
Schoenherr has advised the owners of ITgma on the sale of a majority ownership stake to Modirum.
In December 2023, The New York Times (“NYT”) filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement and misuse of intellectual property, all related to the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT.
In the realm of modern politics, where every move is meticulously calculated and every tactic scrutinized, the strategic employment of intellectual property (IP) has emerged as a potent tool for political parties. From catchy slogans to iconic logos, intellectual property has become integral to shaping public perception and garnering support during election seasons. However, the fine line between legitimate use and exploitation of IP often blurs, raising ethical and legal questions about the (ab)use of intellectual property by political entities.
