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Intellectual Property & Innovation
Mandatory transfer of patent rights following the formation of a joint venture?
6 October 2026 -
A party that has contractually agreed to contribute intellectual property rights cannot simply avoid that obligation by alleging mistake or fraud.
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Intellectual Property & Innovation
The EmpCo Directive: what will Change for sustainability claims from 27 September 2026?
25 August 2026 -
The “Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive” (the “EmpCo Directive”) introduces stricter rules for sustainability claims. What does this mean...
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Intellectual Property & Innovation
Green trademarks in the EU: legal protection, distinctiveness, and sustainability
20 October 2025 -
In recent years, sustainability has become an increasingly significant factor in corporate identity and branding strategies. Environmental concerns and...
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IT & Privacy
Defence & Security: Key considerations around increased investment in cybersecurity
5 August 2025 -
A Europe-wide decision has recently been made to invest up to 5% of GDP in defence and related sectors. This means that significant funds will gradually be...
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Intellectual Property & Innovation
Key differences between trade mark and trade name protection
28 April 2025 -
Trade marks and trade names offer businesses protection against unauthorized use of identical or similar signs to such marks and names, but they are subject to...
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Intellectual Property & Innovation
Top 40 charts protected by database?
4 December 2024 -
Are the Top 40 charts a database within the meaning of the Databases Act? Legal proceedings on databases are not numerous, but in this case the Dutch Top 40...
