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.
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European Union-China dispute over worldwide licensing terms for standard essential patents (DS632)
European Commission requested the establishment of a World Trade Organization panel in European Union–China dispute over worldwide licensing terms for standard essential patents (DS632)
On 12 February 2026, the European Commission stated that the European Union (EU) is requesting the establishment of a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel in dispute DS632 concerning Chinese measures that empower Chinese courts to set worldwide lice…
Copyright protection regulation in Bill on Digital Copyright and Online News Content
Bill on Digital Copyright and Online News Content including copyright protection regulation was introduced to Grand National Assembly
On 10 February 2026, the Bill on Digital Copyright and Online News Content was introduced to the Grand National Assembly. The Bill defines an in-scope large digital platform as a digital platform with Turkey-sourced annual gross digital service reve…
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 …