November 2023

The Italian Privacy Authority announced today that it has launched an investigation to verify whether websites are adopting adequate security measures to prevent the massive collection of personal data for the purpose of training AI algorithms. Indeed, AI platforms collect huge amounts of data through so-called web-scraping, including the personal data of users of websites

With decision of May 8, 2023, the EUIPO Cancellation Division provided relevant clarification concerning the use of a trademark in relation to specific registered goods.

Facts of the proceedings

In April 2022, an application for revocation for non-use pursuant to Article 58(1)(a) EUTMR was filed against the International Registration designating the European Union “K-WAY