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Design rights vs. trademark rights and copyright: how do you protect the design of your product?
Protecting a unique shape through trademark law is often challenging due to strict requirements regarding distinctive character. Design rights offer a more accessible alternative to secure your designs quickly and effectively. Read how design rights function as a supplement to copyright and discover the registration options within the EU and the Benelux.
Strict limits to trademark law: the Rubik’s Cube ruling
Can the shape of the Rubik’s Cube be a trademark? On July 9, 2025, the General Court of the EU ruled that technical features, such as the rotating blocks, cannot be protected as a trademark. Read why this ruling is crucial for the boundary between technology and trademark law.
Freeriders in trouble: just compensation for Dassault
The North Holland District Court awarded Dassault Systèmes damages based on lost licence revenue. Hooks Creative and Soopl used SolidWorks without a licence and thus infringed copyright.
New: faster and more effective dispute resolution for shareholders
The Dispute Resolution and Clarification of Admissibility Requirements Survey Procedure Act (Wagevoe) makes it easier to settle shareholder disputes quickly and effectively.
Geoblocking and copyright: how far does the protection extend?
The Supreme Court asks the EU Court of Justice to clarify the legal status of geoblocking and VPNs in copyrighted works. What does this mean for online publications?
Good Law defended Puma and Calvin Klein in trademark infringement case
Counterfeit products bearing the marks of Puma and Calvin Klein may no longer be traded. Court confirms trademark infringement, Good Law assisted the trademark owners.
Brand under pressure: the surprising verdict on Dr Martens
The Benelux Court of Justice declared Dr Martens' yellow stitching invalid as a trademark. A ruling that seems to tighten the requirements for trademarks, raising questions about the future of trademark protection.
Aftermarket products and trademark rights: lessons from the Audi case
Can a trademark owner take action against spare parts with a cut-out for its image right? In a case between Audi and GQ, the CJEU confirms that counterfeiting can be countered by invoking trademark law.
The battle for the Lego minifigures
Lego has been litigating to protect its intellectual property rights for decades. A 6 December 2023 ruling in the case against BB Services contains lessons for entrepreneurs seeking to protect innovation.
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