Articles
March 2026
A German court has ruled that three logos designed using AI are not protected.
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February 2025
Be careful when using AI in design. The design might not be protected. Design registration is the solution.
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January 2026
Headboards and the decorative design around the edges of box springs are, after all, protected by copyright.
The appeal is successful.
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December 2025
The Dutch court has ruled differently from the German court at first instance. A number of Birkenstock sandals are, after all, protected by copyright in the Netherlands.
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November 2025
Comparative advertising must be done carefully and must not damage the competitor's reputation.
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October 2025
A new symbol is available to indicate the registration of a Union design.
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September 2025
If you do not consult a solicitor in good time, things can go horribly wrong. How the marketing of an infringing product could have been prevented.
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August 2025
How criminal law views a person who has counterfeit clothing and bags in stock that are clearly not intended for personal use.
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August 2025
No chair has been the subject of as much litigation in the Netherlands as the Tripp Trapp high chair. Is the overall impression criterion for assessing copyright infringement about to be scrapped? The Gelderland District Court is still assessing this case on the basis of this old criterion and has concluded that infringement has taken place.
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July 2025
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June 2025
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June 2025
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May 2025
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April 2025
Interview with Ruby Nefkens about copyright of a lamp by Verner Panton, NRC 5 april 2025
February 2025
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January 2025
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December 2024
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December 2024
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November 2024
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September 2024
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August 2024
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July 2024
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June 2024
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May 2024
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December 2023
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December 2023
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July 2023
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RTL News
As an example of my expertise, here is a link to an RTL News article, about a copyright case I did in 2022.
Uitgever moet flink dokken na 'foute foto' op boekomslag | RTL Nieuws