Copyright plays a crucial role in the framework of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, as compliance with intellectual property laws is essential for businesses to uphold ethical standards and corporate social responsibility. Companies that respect copyright not only avoid legal risks but also contribute to the sustainability of creative industries by ensuring that content creators are fairly compensated for their work, which enhances their reputation and attractiveness to investors focused on responsible practices. Moreover, strong ESG credentials can lead to better stakeholder relationships and compliance with broader regulatory requirements, as organizations increasingly recognize the importance of ethical conduct in their operations
The ongoing public discourse on Sustainability – meant here not in its plain-language meaning but rather in its evolving definition in law- and policy-making (see e.g. Verschuuen) – pivots, to a significant extent, on the need to promote better models of consumption and production. This need to optimize the exploitation of natural resources and reduce…
In the aftermath of the 2024 ATRIP Annual Congress, recently held in Rome and entirely dedicated to doctrinal developments on “Intellectual Property, Ethical Innovation and Sustainability”, we share our preliminary takeaways on this ongoing debate. The interplay between IP and Sustainability is well-known and hardly contested at global scale. In Europe, the role of IP…
