The fight against drug-related organised crime is a priority for the EU and its Member States. Following a proposal from the European Commission, endorsed by the Ministers of Justice from all EU Member States, the European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN) was officially launched on 25-26...

Romania’s intellectual property (IP) crime landscape reveals growing challenges in combating digital piracy, counterfeiting, and the smuggling of counterfeit goods. With one of the EU’s busiest borders, Romania is particularly vulnerable to the import and distribution of counterfeit products...

Denmark has developed an effective model for addressing IP crime, through the centralisation of investigative and judicial functions and the establishment of a robust institutional framework, reinforced by informal and highly effective collaborations between partner agencies and rightholders...

This fourth edition of the case-law of national courts on intellectual property (IP) provides new summaries of national courts’ judgments in the area of intellectual property crime (IPC), touching on some of the most prevalent legal issues in this crime area. The cases selected deal with a range of...

With the rise of the internet and e-commerce platforms, consumers have increasingly turned to online websites to purchase medication. However, the use of online websites can be problematic, as many existing online services are unregulated or operated by illicit actors who sell falsified or...

In the current digital environment, electronic evidence is crucial in most criminal investigations. However, such evidence is often held by service providers located outside the jurisdiction of the investigating authorities. Accessing electronic evidence available on private infrastructure and...

The calculation of damages in criminal intellectual property (IP) cases presents a complex and multilayered challenge across various jurisdictions. One of the most important objectives is to ensure that rights holders, who have a status of victims or injured parties in the criminal case, receive...

Unlawful attacks against civilians and civilian objects under international humanitarian law Overview of key IHL principles of distinction, precaution and proportionality Recent conviction obtained in Germany for the use of prohibited methods of warfare UN IIIM work on unlawful attacks against...

The 2024 edition of the SIRIUS European Union Electronic Evidence Situation Report, published jointly by Eurojust, Europol and the European Judicial Network, reflects on the evolving legislative framework and the growing reliance on electronic data in criminal investigations. It also highlights the...

This year marks the entry into force of several new EU regulations that transform and strengthen the protection of geographical indications (GIs). Regulation (EU) 2023/2411, on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products, expands GI protection to include these...