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Key changes in the revised German Product Liability Act | JD Supra
The German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection has proposed a draft bill revising the German Product Liability Act (draft German Product Liability Act), which has been adopted by the Federal Cabinet on 17 December 2025 and is currently undergoing the parliamentary legislative process. The draft bill implements the European Product Liability Directive (EU) 2024/2853 and would represent the first major reform of German product liability law since 1989.
Key Changes In The Revised German Product Liability Act
McDermott Will & Schulte are most popular: within Environment, Cannabis & Hemp and International Law topic(s) The German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection has proposed a draft bill revising the German Product Liability Act (draft German Product Liability Act), which has been adopted by the Federal Cabinet on 17 December 2025 and is currently undergoing the parliamentary legislative process.
World’s first Artificial Intelligence Regulations established - Council and Parliament reach historic accord on pioneering Artificial Intelligence Act | McDermott Will & Emery - JDSupra
The European Council and the European Parliament have achieved a provisional agreement on the Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Act, establishing the world’s first set of rules for AI. The draft regulation aims to guarantee the safety and adherence to fundamental rights and values of the European Union (“EU”) in AI systems deployed within the European market and used across the EU.
Who is liable if AI fails?
Manufacturers of AI systems are liable for defects in their technical systems according to the German Civil Code (BGB) and the German Product Liability Act (ProdHaftG). Under general tort liability, they are liable for damages in accordance with § 823(1) BGB. They may also be subject to special statutory liability under the ProdHaftG. However, this only applies if there is a “product” within the meaning of § 2 ProdHaftG.
Delving Into the EU’S Draft Regulations on SEP Licensing
“Overall, both SEP owners and implementers could benefit from the increased transparency these regulations could bring to FRAND negotiations.” In late March, news broke that the European Commission was drafting sweeping regulations on the licensing of standard essential patents (SEPs). Commentators predict the draft will be released in late April and, although this is an early draft that will likely evolve, below we offer the following initial observations.
First Look at the EU’s Draft Regulations on SEP Licensing
In late March, news broke that the European Commission was drafting sweeping regulations on the licensing of standard essential patents (SEPs). Commentators predict the draft will be released in late April. McDermott has had the opportunity to review the regulations and, although this is an early draft that will likely evolve, we offer the following initial observations.
[Ongoing Program] Session 4: IP Litigation - September 28th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am KST | JD Supra
2021년도 한국 웨비나 시리즈 KOREA WEBINAR SERIES 2021 개요 | ABOUT 코비드 팬데믹의 영향으로 인해, 제 1차 MWE 한국 세미나 시리즈는 온라인 웨비나 방식으로 변경되었습니다. 해당 시리즈는 2021년 9월 8일에서부터 28일까지 4회에 걸쳐 진행되며, 현재 한국 기업들이 대면 중인 최신 법리적 현안들에 대한 안내가 이루어질 예정이니, 고객분들의 많은 참여 부탁드립니다. 당 세미나 시리즈는 국제 합병 인수, 현 미 정부의 무역 정책, 유럽 연합과 미국 내에서의 반 독점 및 지식재산권 정책과 관련 사례의 최신 경향 등을 다루고 있으며, 특히 격동하는 글로벌 산업계에서 한국 기업들의 해당 사안들의 대한 이해 증진을 목적으로 하고 있습니다.
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