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Good Law successfully defends Tomorrowland
Good Law assisted Tomorrowland in legal proceedings concerning advertising via email. The case concerned complaints about consent. The Board of Appeal ruled that consent had been freely and clearly given.
Fair use in copyright: what’s the situation in the Netherlands?
In the US, 'fair use' allows copyrighted material to be used without permission. But how does that work in the Netherlands? A comparison between US and European rules.
Jurisdictional incident in trade secrets proceedings
Good Law discusses the case between EWAC and Curium c.s. because it highlights how essential clear agreements on confidentiality and choice of forum are, especially in multiple agreements.
Comparing apples with pears: Apple’s objection to a pear
Carja Mastenbroek of Good Law discusses how Apple opposed the registration of a pear as a figurative mark. This article highlights how Apple protects its well-known mark and how judges deal with arguments.
Is it possible to sell second-hand e-books?
In this article, Sander Verbeek of Good Law analyses whether Tom Cabinet's sale of second-hand e-books constitutes a "communication to the public" under copyright law.
HEMA’s crocodile underwear infringes after all
The court in The Hague has ruled that HEMA's children's underwear with crocodile images infringes Lacoste's crocodile trademark.
Fake Nikes confiscated
Customs in the Netherlands intercepts containers full of counterfeit goods every day. RTL News talks to customs and counterfeit fighter 'John' about the detection and consequences of counterfeit in the Netherlands.
Red light for ‘Redlight’
Carja Mastenbroek of Good Law discusses the legal protection of trade names referring to specific industries, such as 'Redlight' - and the limitations of that protection.
Is the judge an audience?
Good Law's Carja Mastenbroek examines whether judges can be considered 'public' under the Copyright Directive. Disclosing evidence to a judge is not without consequences.
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