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Brussels LD, March 18, 2026, Procedural Order (R. 158 RoP)(II), UPC_CFI_1357/2025, UPC_CFI_629/2026

The Brussels Local Division did not consider enforcement of a UPC costs order in Costa Rica to be unduly burdensome on the evidence presented...

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Bardehle Pagenberg

A Protocol For IP Disputes At The Brussels Enterprise Court

Perhaps the most significant aspect of this protocol is what it represents structurally: a formalized agreement between the judiciary and the legal profession.

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Altius

Using A Designer's Name After Departure May Create A Deceptive Trademark

Does European law preclude the cancellation of a trademark bearing a creator's name when used by the assignee in such a way as to effectively create the impression that the creator is still involved...

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Novagraaf Group

Trade Marks And Politics

In this article, we discuss an interesting EU case that brings together trade marks and politics. What more could we ask for?

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ENS

CJEU Ruling Denies Forfeiture Of Trade Mark Rights Through Inactivity And Underscores The Importance Of Timely Trade Mark Registration

European Union IP

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Simont Braun

Protection Of National Trademarks Against Stocking Elsewhere Within The European Union

European Union IP

SB

Simont Braun

LD Brussels, December 4, 2025, Decision On Withdrawal Of Infringement Action And Recoverable Costs, UPC_CFI_415/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Brussels, November 12, 2025, UPC_CFI_407/2025, UPC_CFI_408/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Evolving Case Law On Online Copyright Infringement

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Liedekerke

Building Blocks Of Design Law: CJEU Rules On LEGO Group Modular Design Protection

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Copyright Comparative Guide

Elegis

The New EU "Pharma Package": The "Bolar" Exemption – A Comparison Of Commission/Parliament/Council Positions

European Union IP

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

EU Funding For SMEs When Registering Their Industrial Property Rights

European Union IP

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

LD Brussels, March 21, 2025, Order On Application For Provisional Measures, UPC_CFI_582/2024

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Artificial Intelligence And Human Resources In The EU: A 2026 Legal Overview

European Union Technology

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Belgium – Trial Of Three Individuals For Dual-use Exports To Russia

Worldwide International

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Duane Morris LLP

What Is A Fair Share Of Cost Between Network Operators And Peering Partners?

European Union Media & IT

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Steptoe LLP

A Protocol For IP Disputes At The Brussels Enterprise Court

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Altius

Reform Of Personal Income Tax Aims To Reduce The Attractiveness Of "Management Companies"

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Loyens & Loeff

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Patent Litigation

Copyright

Using A Designer's Name After Departure May Create A Deceptive Trademark

Does European law preclude the cancellation of a trademark bearing a creator's name when used by the assignee in such a way as to effectively create the impression that the creator is still involved...

NG

Novagraaf Group

The European Commission Invites Stakeholders' Feedback On New Technology Transfer Rules

The European Commission is currently seeking public feedback by 23 October 2025 on its proposed updates to the rules that govern how companies in the EU share technology with one another.

European Union Technology

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Simont Braun

Evolving Case Law On Online Copyright Infringement

The Antwerp Court of Appeal has recently ruled on a series of cases (December 2023 – October 2024) concerning online copyright infringements. These cases often originated from an intermediary internet...

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Liedekerke

Copyright Comparative Guide

Elegis

Belgium Committed To Strong Tax Incentives For Innovation And R&D

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Osborne Clarke

EU Court Of Justice Rules On Copyright Protection For Non-EU Designers Of Works Of Applied Art: A Kwantum Leap?

European Union IP

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Deepfakes In The Music Industry: Will The AI Act Change The Tune?

Belgium Technology

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Altius

Video Games Series | Legal Implications Surrounding AI Use

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Simont Braun

Reformed Copyright Regime Does Not Violate Principle Of Equality

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Loyens & Loeff

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Patent

Brussels LD, March 18, 2026, Procedural Order (R. 158 RoP)(II), UPC_CFI_1357/2025, UPC_CFI_629/2026

The Brussels Local Division did not consider enforcement of a UPC costs order in Costa Rica to be unduly burdensome on the evidence presented...

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

The European Commission Invites Stakeholders' Feedback On New Technology Transfer Rules

The European Commission is currently seeking public feedback by 23 October 2025 on its proposed updates to the rules that govern how companies in the EU share technology with one another.

European Union Technology

SB

Simont Braun

LD Brussels, December 4, 2025, Decision On Withdrawal Of Infringement Action And Recoverable Costs, UPC_CFI_415/2025

As the Court previously held (cf. LD Düsseldorf – UPC_CFI_355/2025 and UPC_CFI_186/2025 – Fujifilm/Kodak), the focus of appropriateness "is primarily on the amount of costs incurred" and this from an ex ante perspective.

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Bardehle Pagenberg

European Institutions Agree On The Reform To The EU Regulatory Framework For Medicinal Products

European Union Healthcare

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Arnold & Porter

LD Brussels, November 12, 2025, UPC_CFI_407/2025, UPC_CFI_408/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

The New EU "Pharma Package": The "Bolar" Exemption – A Comparison Of Commission/Parliament/Council Positions

European Union IP

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

European Commission Publishes New Single Market Strategy To Further Develop The European Market

Belgium Strategy

OC

Osborne Clarke

EU Funding For SMEs When Registering Their Industrial Property Rights

European Union IP

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

LD Brussels, March 21, 2025, Order On Application For Provisional Measures, UPC_CFI_582/2024

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

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Trade Secrets

Blog 2: Unlocking Trade Secret Protection In Belgium: Key Trends In Trade Secret Protection Before Belgian Courts

Today's blog post is the second blog post in a series focusing on European trade secret law issues and trends.

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Blog 1: Key Trends In Trade Secret Protection Before Belgian Courts

Today's blog post starts a series focusing on European trade secret law issues. We will focus on practical questions and share insights on how Belgian courts use the Belgian Trade Secrets Act...

European Union IP

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Protect Your Trade Secrets – Criminal Law Protection & Tax Issues

In the latest episode of our Trade Secrets Series we discussed the measures aimed at maintaining the confidentiality of trade secrets during legal proceedings.

SB

Simont Braun

WEBINAR VIDEO | A Must-Use Tool For All Businesses, To Be Handled With Knowledge And Caution To Avoid Any Damage

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Altius

The Year Ahead For Intellectual Property: An International Perspective

OC

Osborne Clarke

Protection Of Video Games Under Belgian Law: An Analysis Of Copyright And Trade Secrets Based On The South Korean Nexon-Ironmace Case

AL

Agio Legal

Details Of The EU Data Act (1)—Data Access Rights And Obligations

European Union Privacy

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WilmerHale

When Can It Be Useful To Keep My Invention Secret?

European Union IP

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Gevers

EU Data Governance Act: Europe Regulating Big Data

European Union Privacy

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Cooley LLP

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Trademark

Using A Designer's Name After Departure May Create A Deceptive Trademark

Does European law preclude the cancellation of a trademark bearing a creator's name when used by the assignee in such a way as to effectively create the impression that the creator is still involved...

NG

Novagraaf Group

Trade Marks And Politics

In this article, we discuss an interesting EU case that brings together trade marks and politics. What more could we ask for?

E

ENS

CJEU Ruling Denies Forfeiture Of Trade Mark Rights Through Inactivity And Underscores The Importance Of Timely Trade Mark Registration

In a judgment of 1 August 2025 in the case of Lunapark Scandinavia Oy Ltd vs. Hardeco Finland Oy (C-452/24), the Court of Justice of the European Union...

European Union IP

SB

Simont Braun

Protection Of National Trademarks Against Stocking Elsewhere Within The European Union

European Union IP

SB

Simont Braun

Building Blocks Of Design Law: CJEU Rules On LEGO Group Modular Design Protection

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

EU Funding For SMEs When Registering Their Industrial Property Rights

European Union IP

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Brussels Court Of Appeal Prohibits The Rebranding Of A Generic Pharmaceutical Into The Originator Reference Product In The Framework Of Parallel Import

Belgium Media & IT

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Gaming & Law Series | Season 1 – Wrap Up

Belgium Media & IT

SB

Simont Braun

Compton Cases | Geographical Names As Fashion Trademarks

SB

Simont Braun

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Latest Videos

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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Influxio Avocats

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Influxio Avocats

IP Quick Tip: Chances And Pitfalls Of Third-party Interventions At The UPC (2025) (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

IP Quick Tip: First UPC Decision On The Doctrine Of Equivalents (2025) (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

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