Episode 1 - Intellectual Property and the EU Data Act Part 1

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Episode 1 - Intellectual Property and the EU Data Act Part 1

March 19, 2024

United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
In this episode, we discuss the EU Data Act, a significant new regulation designed to make data more accessible for all. We also delve into the conflicts between statutory open data legislation and intellectual property protection across the UK, EU and US.

Find out more about:

  • the geographic reach of the EU Data Act
  • how the Data Act compares to data laws in the US and UK
  • protecting your trade secrets
  • future disputes
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