The European Union has undertaken a comprehensive modernization and harmonization of its design protection framework.
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Radboud Ribbert focuses his practice on the area of intellectual property law and entertainment law. He concentrates on copyright law, patent law and trademark law, and is a well-known litigator in these fields. Furthermore, Radboud represents well-known lyricists, rock bands and DJs in the Netherlands, as well as large companies, particularly in intellectual property matters. His practice also has an international focus, and he is frequently involved in international entertainment contracts.
The European Union has undertaken a comprehensive modernization and harmonization of its design protection framework.
Continue Reading Toward Digital-Ready Design Protection: The New EU Design Act
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down its ruling in Kwantum v. Vitra on 24 October 2024. This ruling reflects a significant shift regarding EU protection…
Continue Reading EU Court Ruling Expands Copyright Protection for International Works of Applied ArtThere are three primary aspects of generative AI applications that intersect with copyright protection: (1) machine learning with protected works (the input side); (2) the protectability of works…
Continue Reading EU AI Act’s Opt-Out Trend May Limit Data Use for Training AI ModelsThe Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) recently submitted prejudicial questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the EU’s highest court, to clarify the application…
Continue Reading Are US-Designed Chairs Without US IP Protection Copyright Protectable in Netherlands and Belgium as Works of Applied Art?A case that originated in Finland concerned liability for a defective product and the concept of “producer” under EU trademark law. A coffee machine caught fire. The machine contained trademarks…
Continue Reading Trademark Owner Liable to Consumer for Product Defect, European Court of Justice RulesSuccess comes with a price. As of July 1, 2022, influencers with more than 500,000 followers (“Major Influencers”) will be under Dutch Media Authority (Commissariaat van de Media)…
Continue Reading Major Influencers Under the Loupe – Dutch Media Authority Publishes New Policy Rule Effective July 1
Imagine this: what if Dutch Formula-1 racecar driver Max Verstappen would deliver your groceries? That would be something, right? Although – according to a 2016 commercial – when doing so,…
Continue Reading “Under Dutch law, a lookalike in a commercial may be a so-called portrait that the person portrayed may be able to resist”: Supreme Court of the Netherlands
World-famous DJ Martijn Garritsen (known to the wider public as Martin Garrix) has been at odds with Spinnin’ Records since 2015, when he announced he would be leaving the label.
Continue Reading Supreme Court (partially) overturns Court of Appeal’s ruling in re Spinnin’ Records v. Martin Garrix
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As many countries reach the second stage of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, privacy protections may be relaxed under certain circumstances. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB…
Continue Reading Data Processing in Times of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance from EU and National Data Protection Authorities
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a landmark decision on Dec. 19, 2019, that effectively restricts the resale of legally purchased e-books. The case involved the Dutch company Tom…
Continue Reading European Court of Justice’s Landmark Decision on the Resale of E-Books