Tesla Caught by the Law: $243M Verdict, Dojo Shut Down, Shareholders in Court
The EV giant is facing unprecedented legal turbulence. Three major developments in recent weeks highlight a fundamental issue: the growing tension between bold technological promises and immutable regulatory constraints. 🔴 Product Liability — Miami: Landmark VerdictA federal jury in Miami ordered Tesla to pay approx. $243M for a fatal 2019 crash involving the Autopilot system. […]
Interdependent contracts: if one falls, does the other follow… without judicial warfare?
📅 After a summer dedicated to intellectual property and trademarks, this fall we’re focusing on a technical and obscure contractual topic : the efficient resolution of interdependent contracts, as contract flows are set to increase in the coming months. 📜 The landmark ruling In February 2025, the Commercial Chamber settled a complex question: in cases […]
€7.9 billion, that’s the annual cost of unfair online practices… and the DFA promises to change the game. Another idealistic “D.” text or a future reality ?
The European Union is setting an ambitious framework to ensure a fair digital environment: the Digital Fairness Act (DFA). This initiative aims to modernize consumer protection in the digital age without overloading existing laws. 🔍 Toward targeted legislation that closes gaps The DFA builds on the Digital Services Act (DSA), which came into effect […]
Complete Guide 2025: Domain Name Protection – UDRP, SYRELI Procedures and International Strategies for Businesses
Last updated: August 2025 | Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Introduction: The Strategic Challenge of Domain Name Protection in 2025 In the digital ecosystem of 2025, domain name protection represents far more than a simple administrative formality. With over 370 million domain names registered worldwide and continuous growth in e-commerce reaching $6.2 trillion, every business […]
AI Act: The 5 Points That Should Have Shaken Up Your Practices Since August 2, 2025
1. First publication of eIDAS guidelines for AI (July 18, 2025)Brussels has finally set an operational framework following the adoption of the AI Act. These guidelines directly echo Article 25 of the eIDAS Regulation: any electronic evidence, including that generated by AI, can no longer be dismissed solely on technological grounds. 2. Targeted definition of […]
82% of brand-related domain name disputes are resolved through a transfer via UDRP.
💡 However, many companies don’t fully integrate domain name management into their strategies, and by the time an attack happens, it’s already too late. 📌 A common, unfortunate scenario One morning, you type your brand name into Google…➡️ A merchant website with a name almost identical to yours appears on the first page.➡️ It’s […]
A news story with a light touch… worth $82,000: a simple 👍 recognized as a contractual signature in Canada!
The case South West Terminal Ltd. v. Achter Land and Cattle Ltd. (King’s Bench of Saskatchewan, 2023 SKKB 116) marked a turning point: Canadian courts confirmed that a “thumbs-up” emoji sent by text message can constitute a valid electronic signature.Context: a buyer sends a photo of a contract along with: “Please confirm the contract for […]
Business Cessation and Intellectual Property: The Complete Guide to Protecting and Maximizing Your IP Rights in 2025
1. Introduction: Why Your Intangible Assets Are Your Company’s Hidden Treasure When a company ceases operations, executives and creditors naturally focus on liquidating tangible assets. Inventory, equipment, and goodwill dominate most discussions. This traditional approach, however, overlooks a considerable source of value: intellectual property rights. Trademarks, patents, software, copyrights, designs and models, and domain names […]
Microsoft France confirms what we feared: the Cloud Act compromises the sovereignty of our data, even in France.
A few months ago, I discussed the fundamental legal challenge posed by the Cloud Act to our digital sovereignty (https://proxy-legal-domain.com/is-corporate-ai-policy-just-a-smokescreen-hiding-the-real-challenges-of-digital-sovereignty/). The June 10, 2025 hearing before the French Senate inquiry commission closes the debate:“If we are compelled, we hand over the data.” These were the words of Anton Carniaux, General Counsel at Microsoft France, publicly […]
Why .brand TLDs Are a New Strategic Asset for Trademark Protection
Introduction In a world where a company’s digital presence is just as strategic as its tangible assets, trademark protection now extends far beyond traditional legal frameworks. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced a new round of applications for custom top-level domain (TLD) extensions in 2026, including the possibility for brands […]