As we continue to advocate for a thriving digital ecosystem, we have addressed an open letter to Mario Draghi, with some asks for considerations in his upcoming report on EU competitiveness. Our letter highlights the unique challenges faced by SMEs and underscores the importance of policies that foster innovation and [...]
As the European Commission continues implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the app economy face new challenges and risks. Recently, members of ACT | The App Association met with the Commission to express deep concerns over potential intellectual property (IP) protection risks under [...]
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it’s increasingly vital for app developers and tech companies to stay ahead of regulatory changes. The recent approval of the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumer Act (DMCCA) by the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament just before heading into national elections underscores the urgency and [...]
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and policymakers alike often find the standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing landscape to be a difficult, dense, and confusing topic to understand. However, as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystems continue to develop a new set of standards to build on, it [...]
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) developers find themselves at a crucial juncture, navigating the complexities of the Digital Services Act (DSA). While the DSA aims to foster a safer and more reliable online environment, the MSME members of ACT | The App [...]