We are experiencing the Fifth Industrial Revolution: technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, 5G, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are profoundly transforming the way we produce, communicate, and make decisions.
It is not just a matter of reducing human effort, but of automating complex processes thanks to the ability to manage enormous amounts of data.
In this context, Artificial Intelligence is at the center of legal, ethical, and technological debate. Its applications are intertwined with fundamental areas such as intellectual property – our core business – and the protection of personal data.
The new European Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act) introduces specific obligations for those who develop (suppliers) and those who use (deployers) AI systems, classifying them according to their level of risk to safety and human rights.
Suppliers and deployers of high-risk systems must comply with stringent requirements in terms of documentation, transparency, and governance, while other requirements apply to low-risk AI systems and models.
Our firm offers specialized advice to support companies and professionals in all phases of regulatory compliance.
Entry into force of the Regulation
Entry into force of prohibitions and general rules established by the Regulation
Obligation to provide adequate training to employees on the use, risks, and limitations of AI, in order to promote a culture of technological awareness and digital rights (Literacy)
Obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models (GPAI)
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Codes of good practice for GPAI
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Start of sanctions enforcement
Deadline for placing general-purpose systems on the market by taking advantage of the grace period
General application of the Regulation
End of the grace period for high-risk systems and GPAI placed on the market before August 2, 2025