Belgium: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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Political Parody Can Be A ‘due Cause’ Defense Against Trademark Dilution Claims
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a landmark ruling on whether political parties can use reputable trademarks for parody or campaigning purposes under EU trademark law. The case examines a Belgian political party's IKEA-themed immigration campaign and establishes new criteria for balancing trademark rights against freedom of expression. National courts must now weigh multiple factors including intent, contribution to public debate, and potential brand damage when assessing such uses.
Belgium IP
WT
Winston Taylor
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Antwerpse Ondernemingsrechtbank oordeelt dat ook geschillen over de Wet Precontractuele Informatie aan arbitrage kunnen worden voorgelegd
De Ondernemingsrechtbank Antwerpen bevestigt dat arbitragebedingen in internationale franchiseovereenkomsten ook geschillen over de Belgische Wet Precontractuele Informatie kunnen omvatten. Deze uitspraak volgt de lijn van het Hof van Cassatie en markeert een belangrijke verschuiving in hoe Belgische beschermingswetten worden toegepast in een internationale context.
Belgium Commercial
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Monard Law
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Antwerp Enterprise Court Holds That Disputes Concerning The Pre-Contractual Information Act May Also Be Referred To Arbitration
A Belgian court has ruled that arbitration clauses in international franchise agreements can override local franchisee protections, even when disputes involve Belgium's Pre-Contractual Information Act. This landmark decision extends earlier Supreme Court precedent and fundamentally shifts how protective legislation interacts with contractual dispute resolution mechanisms in cross-border franchise relationships.
Belgium Commercial
ML
Monard Law
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LD Brussels, July 23, 2026, Decision On Public Access To The Register, UPC_CFI_2192/2026
A patent law firm seeks access to the register in proceedings involving Seventy Bio, Inc. against Johnson & Johnson and Legend Biotech entities, with the United States government intervening. The case concerns European Patent EP 3 689 383 and involves multiple Janssen pharmaceutical subsidiaries across Europe and Legend Biotech entities in the USA, Ireland, and Belgium.
Belgium IP
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Bardehle Pagenberg
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