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Dangerous proliferation of counterfeit products
Since the corona pandemic, the number of counterfeit products coming to the Netherlands from outside the European Union has been increasing dramatically. This was pointed out by television programme Radar.
Quotation, or plagiarism? An interview
Partner Sander Verbeek of Good Law spoke to Boekenbusiness about the limits of copyright for writers. Many non-fiction writers know that plagiarism is prohibited, but are still left with questions.
IP and bankruptcy: what are the entrepreneur’s rights?
What happens to intellectual property rights in bankruptcy? This article explores the impact of bankruptcy on IP rights and the trustee's responsibilities.
Development of bad faith within trademark law
The concept of bad faith plays an important role in trademark law. When someone registers a trademark with dishonest intentions, it can lead to invalidity. A review article.
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.
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