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Trademark use and therefore also trademark infringement have been increasingly shifting from the offline to the online world. How should we deal with trademark infringement on the internet, and more specifically, how can we put an end to trademark infringement in social media?

Published in: European IP Update #11

The Netherlands is a renowned transit country. The ports of Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport are the main locations where hundreds of millions of tons of goods are transported every year. Belgium is also a significant transhipment country. After the port of Rotterdam, the port of Antwerp is the largest port in Europe, while the port of Zeebrugge and Ghent also handle a growing number of goods. As such, the Benelux serves as the “gateway” to the vast internal European market.

Published in: European IP Update #11

NLO headquarters are located in the city of The Hague, home to the Dutch royal family. This is why, the coronation of our prince Willem Alexander is a special event we like to pay attention to. Especially since the Royal House of Orange and Intellectual Property Right are closely entwined.

Published in: European IP Update #11

The European Court of Justice recently breathed new life into the phenomenon of cross-border injunctions – a cost-effective tool originally developed by the Dutch courts to stop infringement.

Published in: European IP Update #11

According to European legislation, 3D trademarks can be registered in Europe. Daily practice, however, might take you by surprise. When a 3D trademark passes the test on distinctiveness, the exceptions laid down in law will be lurking. For instance, is shape determined by the nature of the product, or does shape grant products a substantial value? Therefore, registering a pure 3D trademark in Europe is a unique happening.

Published in: European IP Update #10