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In my blog I regularly cover legal developments around artificial intelligence, privacy, and digitalization. The posts are aimed at decision-makers in companies and public bodies who want concise, practice-oriented updates on regulatory news.

15. July 2026

General Court confirms: "OPENAI" mark is descriptive — registration refused for software and AI services

The General Court confirms the partial refusal of the EU word mark "OPENAI" — the sign is descriptive for software, cloud computing, and AI services (Art. 7(1)(c) EUTMR).

Dr. Valentin Zipfel

Dr. Valentin Zipfel

AI law

31. May 2026

Digital contract drafting with artificial intelligence: opportunities, duties, and liability

Generative AI is fundamentally changing contract creation—with new liability and compliance questions.

Dr. Valentin Zipfel

Dr. Valentin Zipfel

IT contract lawAI law

31. May 2026

AI agents in e-commerce: what online shop operators must observe under data protection law

AI agents shop on users' behalf—and change the data-protection risk profile of online shops.

Dr. Valentin Zipfel

Dr. Valentin Zipfel

E-commerce lawData protection lawAI law

31. May 2026

AI in public authorities: where the state already uses artificial intelligence and where the legal limits lie

AI has arrived in day-to-day government—from predictive policing to chatbots in citizen services.

Dr. Valentin Zipfel

Dr. Valentin Zipfel

Digital governmentAI law

31. May 2026

AI in procurement procedures: what contracting authorities, bidders, and advisers may do lawfully now

AI is entering procurement—on the side of contracting authorities, bidders, and advisers.

Dr. Valentin Zipfel

Dr. Valentin Zipfel

Digital governmentAI law

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