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GYMSHARK vs SHARKYS GYM: BOIP refuses trade mark registration
23 April 2026 -
The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property decides (in opposition no. 2020307) that there is a likelihood of confusion between GYMSHARK and the trademark...
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Tax
Mass Objection Procedure on Corporate Income Tax Interest: What Happens Now and When?
27 February 2026 -
In an earlier blog, we wrote about the Supreme Court ruling that ruled that the increased corporate tax interest rate[1] is non-binding. This put an end to the...
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Tax
Coalition agreement 2026: fiscal highlights and key takeaways
3 February 2026 -
On January 30, 2026, D66, VVD, and CDA presented their coalition agreement: Aan de slag – Bouwen aan een beter Nederland ("Getting to Work – Building a Better...
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Corporate & M&A
Escalation in the event of a governance deadlock: summary proceedings or inquiry?
2 February 2026 -
Governance conflicts in 50/50 partnerships can escalate rapidly. When directors share joint authority and cooperation breaks down, the company risks falling...
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Intellectual Property & Innovation
Design law: the legal requirements for protection of EU designs
8 January 2026 -
At the end of 2025, the European Court of Justice presented a new judgment concerning the protection of designs, which is particularly important for rights...
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Energy
When is the Defense and Security Procurement Act applicable to grid operators?
29 December 2025 -
On January 1, 2026, the Dutch Energy Act (in Dutch) will enter into force. This law means that grid operators will have to procure certain contracts under the...
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IT & Privacy
The Digital Omnibus: Implications for AVG, Data Act & AI Act
10 December 2025 -
The European legislator wants to draw a line under many digital regulations. The Digital Omnibus is essentially a major maintenance of the European digital...
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Intellectual Property & Innovation
European Court of Justice rules on the protection of product design
5 December 2025 -
The Court of Justice issued a groundbreaking judgement on the question product design can be protected by copyright.
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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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Corporate & M&A
Vifo Act & Defence Resilience Act: impact on target companies
6 October 2025 -
Due to increasing geopolitical tensions, NATO countries agreed earlier this year on a new NATO standard of 5% of GDP. In the coming years, the Dutch defense...
Article
Tax
Tax Plan 2026: the most important announcements of Budget Day 2025
19 September 2025 -
On Budget Day Sept. 16, 2025, the Cabinet unveiled the tax plans for 2026. What do these proposals mean for you and your company? Our specialists have analyzed...
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Corporate & M&A
Renteaftrek geweigerd wegens fraus legis in kader van overnamestructuur door private equity
19 September 2025 -
Op 5 september 2025 wees de Hoge Raad opnieuw een relevant arrest over de aftrekbaarheid van rente in een overnamestructuur. Centraal stond de vraag of,...
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Corporate & M&A
Interest deduction denied due to fraus legis in the context of a private equity acquisition structure
19 September 2025 -
On 5 September 2025, the Supreme Court rendered another relevant judgement on the deductibility of interest in an acquisition structure. The central question...
