Indexing

KOUKAL, Pavel. Indexing. In Paul Torremans. Elgar Encyclopedia of Intellectual Property Law. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 2024. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.4337/9781800886933.

Basic information

Original name

Indexing

Authors

KOUKAL, Pavel

Edition

Cheltenham, Elgar Encyclopedia of Intellectual Property Law, 2024

Publisher

Edward Elgar

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Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Kapitola resp. kapitoly v odborné knize

Field of Study

50501 Law

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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URL

Organization unit

Faculty of Law

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.4337/9781800886933

Keywords in English

indexing; safe harbour; patent classification; trademark databases; Digital Services Act

Tags

International impact, Reviewed

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Abstract

V originále

This entry explores the concept of indexing, which involves creating an organized database of information to facilitate easy retrieval and comprehensive overview. Indexing is applied across various fields, including libraries, search engines, and digital content platforms, making information more accessible and usable. In the realm of patent law, indexing is crucial for classifying inventions and ensuring their retrievability. The international patent classification (IPC) system and other tools help identify prior art, aiding in determining the novelty of inventions (International Patent Classification (IPC), 2023.01). The European Patent Office’s Board of Appeal has acknowledged that database indexing can have a technical character if it enhances search efficiency, contributing to the technical nature of the method. In trademark law, indexing involves maintaining databases of registered and pending trademarks, utilizing classification systems like the Nice and Vienna classifications. This process helps in searching and identifying trademarks, aiding in the protection of intellectual property rights (IP Translator, Case C-307/10). Indexing also plays a significant role in copyright law, particularly concerning the reproduction right and the communication of works to the public. The EU's e-Commerce Directive and the Digital Services Act (DSA) establish frameworks for platform liability and content moderation. These regulations require platforms to implement measures to prevent the availability of infringing content, balancing the protection of copyright owners with the fundamental rights of users (Stichting Brein v Ziggo BV, Case C-610/15).