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Sunday with RUMAG: Are quotes translated into Dutch copyright protected?
RUMAG takes English-language quotes from the internet, translates them, and sells them as its own work. But what is the legal situation? Are these texts copyrighted? Good Law analyses.
Owner remains responsible for content on website
The Rotterdam District Court has ruled on the liability of website owners in a case between ANP and a taxi company. The taxi company violated ANP's copyright by publishing a photograph on its website without permission or attribution. A brief analysis.
Addition of descriptor to sign does not prevent likelihood of confusion
The preliminary relief judge ruled that the use of the sign (SIR) FRANKLIN in the hospitality industry infringes the FRANKLIN trade mark. A brief analysis.
Incorrect suggestion in advertisement by The Flower Farm is misleading
The Appeals Board of the Advertising Code Foundation has ruled that The Flower Farm is misleading advertising with certain statements about palm oil. What does this mean?
Note: intellectual property rights protect more than you think
Rights such as trade name rights, copyright and portrait rights are everywhere. Violating them can have significant legal consequences. This article explains why due diligence is essential.
From seducing to misleading: protecting online consumers
The ACM has published guidance to help companies treat online consumers fairly and transparently. Where are the boundaries between enticing and misleading?
Misleading advertising: advertiser less green than suggested
The Advertising Code Committee ruled on complaints against advertising by Vattenfall. The company was found guilty of misleading advertising. A brief analysis.
Wahl vs Barbershop: no infringement of design right
Good Law represented Barber Trade in a dispute with Wahl over alleged design right infringement on barber products. Read how the interim relief judge ruled.
Trademark case Tommy Hilfiger: parallel trade tackled
Good Law successfully represented Tommy Hilfiger in a trademark law case concerning parallel trade of US branded apparel into the European Union. Read more about the ruling and its implications.
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