Towards the next technological transition—Commission presents EU strategy to lead on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds

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IP analysis: Gareth Dickson, partner at Mishcon de Reya LLP considers the issues to the next technological transition by considering the European Commission’s EU strategy to lead on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds. The analysis includes a consideration of intellectual property (IP) issues in relation to trade marks, copyright, designs and how the Commission views these challenges as part of the EU strategy. The article also provides practical next steps for IP lawyers advising their clients in relation to protecting and exploiting IP in virtual worlds.