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Ireland

McDonald's loses 'Big Mac' trademark in EU after legal battle

Calling it a battle of David and Goliath, Irish fast food chain Supermac’s won a battle against American giant McDonald's to have the use of the iconic Big Mac trademark cancelled.

16/01/2019

World

EU Parliament approves controversial copyright law

In European Parliament yesterday, MEPs passed a copyright law that has critics saying it could spell the end of the internet as we know it. The law is intended to update current copyright law to keep up with the the digital age- But parts of the law are not so beloved by fans of online content.

13/09/2018

World News

Green light for copyright reform

European Union lawmakers voted for the controversial regulations to be redefined. Its aim is to ensure creators of content are paid fairly in a digital world

12/09/2018

Europe News

EU lawmakers back controversial copyright reforms

It means the contentious changes are a step closer to becoming law.

12/09/2018

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Scallop spat, wolves make comeback

31/08/2018

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Tackling air pollution, copyright row

28/08/2018

Europe News

Media piles pressure in EU copyright row

Video and open letter released urging EU politicians to back plans to licence sharing of news content

28/08/2018

Europe News

Controversial EU copyright plans suffer blow

EU parliament members vote against motion to start talks over controversial overhaul

05/07/2018

France

The EU’s ‘anti-meme’ law explained as MEPs reject it

EU lawmakers have rejected the fast-tracking of a piece of legislation that critics say would significantly damage internet freedom.

05/07/2018

Europe News

Artists bring copyright fight to European Parliament

Artists want to be paid their dues, but digital defenders fear online censorship under the new EU copyright directive currently being put to MEPs. A decisive vote on the next steps towards becoming law is expected this week.

03/07/2018

Europe News

Getting a fair slice of EU copyright cake

As the EU celebrates bloc's cultural heritage, a fierce political debate rages over tougher copyright plans

26/06/2018

Europe News

Controversial Copyright Directive Approved by EU Legal Affairs Committee

Proposals to modernize the rules governing copyright in the Digital Single Market have been approved by the Legal Affairs Committee. These include Article 13, which will impose copyright filtering on digital platforms. The proposals still have to pass a plenary vote in the European Parliament.

20/06/2018

Europe News

Will controversial copyright rules be adopted by the EU?

As the EU Legal Affairs Committee gears up to vote on proposals to modernise copyright rules in the EU, digital platforms are worried about freedom on the internet.

19/06/2018

USA

Ed Sheeran settles $20m lawsuit over hit record Photograph

Ed Sheeran has agreed to settle a $20 million (18,9 million euros) lawsuit after he was accused of copying a song released by reality TV show winner Matt Cardle.

11/04/2017

Europe News

European judges solve Rubik's Cube legal puzzle

The Rubik’s Cube, a multicolored three-dimensional puzzle, that has been a fixture in children’s toy boxes for forty years.

10/11/2016