TRADEMARKS IN THE MUSIC SECTOR: REGISTERING YOUR ARTIST’S NAME OR BAND NAME
Is it necessary to register your artist’s name or band name as a trademark? And what about the names of your albums or the titles of your songs? You’ll find the answer in the following…
In response to the legal proceedings against the artist Jan Fabre, the arts centre “De Singel” in Antwerp and the museum for contemporary art “S.M.A.K.” in Ghent decided to remove his famous statue “The man…
Right of reply in Belgian media In Belgium, there are various laws that regulate the “right of reply” in the media, depending on the type of media (press, radio, television, internet) and the place of…
Does a company director have to pay VAT on the copyright fees he receives from his own company? This has been a point of discussion for a long time. Now the Belgian Ruling Commission has…
Below is an overview of US case law[1] confirming that there is no copyright in news or history, only in the way of expressing it. This has since long been accepted by courts in the USA,…
This week, the book ‘Copyrights and Taxes’ by Bart Van Besien and Bart Buelens was published by Gompel & Svacina. This book gives a practical overview of the favourable tax treatment of copyright royalties in…
How can you protect your trademark from improper use, infringement or degeneration? Here are some practical tips and tricks to help you protect your trademark. Register your trademark The best protection for your brand is…
On 14 July 2020 the Belgian Data Protection Authority (the “GBA” or former “Privacy Commission”) imposed a fine on Google Belgium for not respecting the “right to be forgotten”. Google had refused to remove old…
Trademarks often list among the most valuable assets of your business. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to protect your trademarks from infringement. Below is an essential guide to trademark law in the Benelux, to…
Software developers are getting paid increasingly via copyright payments. These copyright payments are advantageous for both independent software developers and employee-developers. However, it is important to not pay excessive copyright royalties. Belgian tax authorities are…
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