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Is football leaving a (trade)mark on IP?
With the 2022 World Cup moving towards its final stages, it’s time to take a moment to reflect on the extent to which football and IP are intertwined.
“Goodbye” to your word mark
The Benelux Court of Justice ruled on 13 May 2022 that the (word) mark "GOODBYE ” followed by a color was purely descriptive.
Proof of originality in copyright protection
The Court of Appeal of Ghent ruled on a case concerning an alleged infringement of an artist's copyright by a furniture manufacturer and distributor.
TM registration of packaging: obligation to register reaffirmed
The Court of Appeal of Ghent ruled on a case concerning allegedly confusing and parasitic copy of packaging.
Belgian court rules on approach of collection agencies
Belgian courts are taking a closer look at the modus operandi of companies managing Intellectual Property rights of others.
The interaction between copyright and patents
Ruling regarding a South Korean company marketing a bicycle in Belgium that resembled a folding bicycle, designed by a British company.
KPMG Law and KPMG assist Questel in the acquisition of NovumIP
KPMG Law and KPMG worked side by side to assist Questel Germany Holding GmbH on the acquisition of NovumIP GmbH & Co. KG from Paragon Partners GmbH. Active in 30 countries, Questel Group provides end-to-end intellectual property solutions to more than 6,000 customers and 1 million users. Wouter Lauwers and Christophe Piette took care of the Belgian part of the transaction.
Brand Piracy: watch out for copycats!
How do you protect your brand from copycats?
As the Brexit-clock keeps ticking, what will happen to your IP rights in case of a ‘hard Brexit’?
With a ‘hard Brexit’ still possible, have you already taken the necessary steps to protect your intellectual property rights in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit?
The amended Benelux trademark law entered into force on 1 March 2019
The Benelux Convention on Intellectual Property (‘BCIP’) was adapted to the new European Trademark Directive no. 2015/2436. These amendments entered into force on 1 March 2019.