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From 12 August 2026, the regulation on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) applies across the EU. Its obligations affect manufacturers, importers, distributors and companies that use packaging. Many requirements will phase in gradually up to 2040, so it is advisable to start with an audit of packaging and the supply chain.
An IP scan case study: a web studio granted its clients an exclusive license to every part of the deliverable, yet had nothing in writing from its subcontractors. How rights to code, graphics, photographs, copy, and video actually work - and why you cannot pass on more than you hold.
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is changing the rules for the largest online platforms - and with them the conditions for businesses that rely on their services. This article explains what the DMA is, who it applies to, and what rights and risks it brings.
Selling a business or bringing in an investor is not just about the numbers in your accounts. Above all it is a legal process and reputational due diligence in which the true state of affairs comes to light. Risks that surface can significantly reduce a company's value. In these transactions, what is being paid for is the certainty and predictability that the legal and operational reality matches what is being presented. And in 2026, AI compliance has firmly become part of the picture too.
Today (18 March 2026) the European Commission presented a proposal known as EU Inc., which aims to create a unified framework of rules for doing business in the EU. The goal is to eliminate the current fragmentation of the business environment, which hampers the development of enterprise. The startup community has long been calling for such a step.
The Data Act opens up access to data generated by smart devices. Users gain a right to the data their devices generate and can easily share it with a third party.
Manufacturers and service providers must make the data available in a machine-readable format, provide advance information about how it will be used and enable a seamless switch to another provider. In exceptional circumstances, the data may also be made available to public institutions.
It is no surprise that the Czech Republic consistently ranks among the leaders in drawing on the IP Scan grant. It is a valuable service and one that entrepreneurs genuinely need. After all, who wouldn't want cost-effective advice from a certified attorney?
And support for registering trademarks? That is undoubtedly a great opportunity to give your business a boost and protect it.
What to watch out for before you entrust your money to an issuer
Bonds are often presented as a relatively safe investment with a predictable yield. In recent years, however, the Czech market has filled up with issues that carry high risks — not only economic, but also legal. Unfortunately, many investors only fully grasp the legal consequences of their investment at the moment the issuer stops meeting its obligations. So what are the main legal issues associated with investing in bonds under Czech law?
