Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
72 events advancing 53 policy or regulatory changes:
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State Administration for Market Regulation investigation into infringement of the exclusive right to use registered trademarks through online sales channels
State Administration for Market Regulation released typical intellectual property enforcement cases involving online-related trademark infringement
On 6 February 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation released a batch of typical intellectual property enforcement cases involving infringement of the exclusive right to use registered trademarks with an online sales or online promotio…
European Parliament resolution on copyright and generative artificial intelligence (2025/2058(INI))
European Parliament adopted resolution on copyright and generative artificial intelligence-opportunities and challenges
On 28 January 2026, the European Parliament adopted a resolution regarding copyright and generative artificial intelligence (AI) (2025/2058(INI)) to address the use of protected works in training datasets and the status of AI-generated content. The …
Copyright protection regulation in European Union-India Free Trade Agreement
European Union and India concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement including copyright protection regulation
On 27 January 2026, the European Union (EU) and India concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The agreement includes a dedicated chapter on intellectual property, with the aim of promoting effective protection and enforcement of int…
Guidance on machine-readable opt-out protocols regarding copyright chapter of GPAI Code of Practice
European Commission closes consultation on guidance on machine-readable opt-out protocols regarding copyright chapter of GPAI Code of Practice after extension
On 23 January 2026, the European Commission closes the consultation as part of an initiative to formulate guidance on machine-readable opt-out protocols specified in the copyright chapter of the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice, following …
Lawsuit concerning copyright ownership following statutory termination and renewal (Vetter v Resnik)
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued ruling in Vetter v Resnik clarifying worldwide scope of copyright termination and renewal rights
On 12 January 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a district court's ruling, thereby confirming that Cyril E. Vetter and Vetter Communications Corporation are the sole proprietors of the copyright for the song "Doub…
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade committee's inquiry into copyright concerns in generative AI
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade closes consultation on working paper on generative AI and copyright, focusing on remuneration rights
On 7 January 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade closes the consultation on Part 1 of the working paper on generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright. The paper applies to AI system developers using copyright…
Act establishing property rights over name, voice, and visual likeness and penalties for unauthorised digital replication (HB 513)
Act establishing property rights over name, voice, and visual likeness and penalties for unauthorised digital replication (HB 513) enters into force
On 1 January 2026, the Act establishing property rights over name, voice, and visual likeness and penalties for unauthorised digital replication (HB 513) enters into force in Montana. The Act applies to Montana residents and individuals domiciled in…
Copyright protection regulation in Law on Digital Technology Industry
Law on Digital Technology Industry including copyright protection regulation enters into force
On 1 January 2026, the Law on the Digital Technology Industry, including copyright protection regulation, enters into force. The law delineates the prohibited acts in digital technology industry activities. Infringement of intellectual property righ…
Lawsuit concerning text and data mining as a potential violation of copyright (Kneschke v LAION/Case 310 O.22723)
Hanseatic Higher Regional Court upheld Hamburg Regional Court's judgment on lawfulness of use of photograph in AI training dataset
On 10 December 2025, the 5th Civil Senate of the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court dismissed an appeal against a Hamburg Regional Court judgment, holding that the use of a photograph in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training dataset by an associatio…
Copyright protection regulation in Machine Created Intellectual Asset Bill, 2025 (No. 43 of 2025)
Machine Created Intellectual Asset Bill, 2025 (No. 43 of 2025), including copyright protection regulation was introduced to Council of States
On 5 December 2025, the Machine Created Intellectual Asset Bill, 2025 (No. 43 of 2025), including copyright protection regulation was introduced to the Council of States of the Parliament of India. The Bill seeks to establish a legal framework to re…