BREAKING NEWS: Dutch court rules against KLM in greenwashing case
In a major greenwashing case, a Dutch court rules that a series of 15 advertisements constitute an unfair commercial practice!
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Best practices in IP contracting
Intellectual property rights (IP) play an important and pivotal role in fostering collaborations between parties engaged in research, development and exploitation of products/services. However, drafting effective IP agreements that comprehensively cover the IP involved comes with its challenges. In this article we will provide some valuable insights that can elevate IP contracts, providing a robust foundation for seamless business collaborations.
Everything you need to know about the Data Act
In recent years, the European Union (EU) has been working to regulate the digital world. The goal is to give citizens more control over their data and to impose stricter rules on large companies. With the Data Act, that has entered into force on January 11th, 2024, there will be rules for accessing data, making data available to the government and switching between cloud services. What exactly does this Regulation entail? And perhaps more importantly, what does it mean for you and your business?
Key highlights from the Tax Plan 2024
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023 (Budget Day), the outgoing Dutch Minister of Finance revealed the Tax Plan 2024 in which several tax measures were announced. You will find our publication Tax Plan 2024 Special attached, in which we outlined the most important measures from an international perspective. Please note that the proposals are subject to discussion and approval by the Dutch Parliament.
Panic among real estate investors: rent increase clauses voidable?
The District Court of Amsterdam has ruled in three judgments that agreed rent increase clauses in housing are unfair. As a result, the clauses are annulled and past rent increases are reversed. Also, the rent cannot be increased (again) for the remainder of the term of the lease. This has far-reaching consequences for current leases and the marketability of housing complexes. Reason why it is essential for landlords to carefully formulate (new) rent increase clauses.
License Agreements: The Scope of Application (Part 2)
In part 2 of this blog series, we delve into the scope of license agreements. In particular: Are there geographical boundaries to licenses and can licenses be limited to specific acts of use, sectors, and applications?
License Agreements: What is a License Agreement? (Part 1)
In part 1 of this blog series, we will describe the nature of a license agreement: what does a license agreement entail and what rights can be licensed?
Protection of luxury brands in the Netherlands
The mere branding of luxury goods does not suffice to protect the luxurious image of goods. Registration, enforcement and contracts are key...
Dirkzwager listed in Chambers 2023
As in previous years, in 2023 Dirkzwager has again been listed in the prestigious Chambers Europe Guide, the European guide issued by the research organisation, Chambers and Partners. Based on an objective study and interviews with clients and peers, every year Chambers and Partners draws up a list of key departments and lawyers in each field of law.
