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IP developments in Europe and the US, VGBA Summit, Köln

Dr Andreas Lober takes part in the panel discussion on "IP developments in Europe and the US" at 3.30 pm at the VGBA European Summit. This panel will discuss recent developments in European copyright law including the implementation of the EU’s 2001 InfoSoc/Copyright Directive and digital exhaustion. It will also address how US patent law is impacting game development outside of the US.

The VGBA European Summit: Game Business and Legal Affairs is the definitive conference for international practitioners of interactive entertainment law. Drawing the largest audience of in-house counsel from game publishers and developers, the annual event matches a senior audience and expert speakers for a full day of dynamic discussion and socialization among peers. Panels feature experienced in-house counsel and industry lawyers from most major jurisdictions and offer fresh insights into worldwide developments in video game law, including regulatory, IP and contractual issues. The summit is part of gamescom congress, a two-day conference right on site at Europe’s largest industry trade show, gamescom.

For further information on the Summit check the VGBA website.