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No copyright protection for news or history
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,…
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PUBLICATION OF BOOK ‘COPYRIGHT AND TAXES’
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 protect your trademark in Belgium (the Benelux)?
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…
RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN: 600.000 EURO FINE FOR GOOGLE BELGIUM
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…
Guide to Benelux trademarks
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…
COPYRIGHT PAYMENTS FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS
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…
.io and .ai domain names: what are the legal rules?
Domain names with a .io and .ai extension are gaining popularity. This article explains what .io domain names and .ai domain names stand for, why they have become so popular, and how you can start…
RESALE RIGHTS OF ARTISTS
Graphic and visual artists (e.g., painters, photographers, etc.) are entitled to a “resale right fee” when their works are resold by art trade professionals (e.g., via a gallery, an antique dealer or an auction). This…
10 FAQs about Benelux and EU Trademark Registration
Trademark registration: what exactly is a trademark? A “trademark” is a sign that you use to indicate your goods or services. In theory, a trademark is protected if it is registered and effectively used within…
‘Music sampling’ and copyright law in the EU: recent ECJ decision
Yesterday, the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) rendered an important decision on copyright law and music sampling in its ‘Metall auf Metall’ decision. The full text of the decision has not yet…
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