10/11/2024 9:00:30 AM New procedural law in the Netherlands: 1 January 2025 By Moïra Truijens On the next 1st of January, the Dutch procedural rules relating to evidence will change considerably, when"the Simplification and...
10/11/2024 8:00:05 AM DMA issues first fine to TikTok vlogger for surreptitious advertising By Lisa Peek The Dutch Media Authority (Commissariaat van de Media, DMA) has imposed a fine (in Dutch) of over €6,000 on a vlogger. Vlogger Rhodé Kok...
10/11/2024 7:30:17 AM Food supplement or medicine? Manufacturer's intent is the deciding factor By Lisanne Steenbergen The text "reduces swelling and relieves pain" cannot be used for a food supplement. Food law prohibits making medical claims. This...
10/10/2024 2:30:03 PM Clothing manufacturer colours inside the lines with 'champagne' designation By Luna Snellenberg Can a clothing manufacturer designate the colour of its clothes with 'champagne', or is that a violation of the Protected Designation of...
10/10/2024 2:15:01 PM ELON and ELTON: trademark conflict or not? By Maarten Haak Finally another decision that simply assumes a likelihood of confusion. The EUIPO Board of Appeal grants the opposition by the earlier...
10/10/2024 1:41:53 PM Preliminary questions on online shopping: what does the Supreme Court say? By Daniël Haije The Supreme Court recently answered preliminary questions (questions of interpretation of the law) about online shopping. The Supreme...
10/10/2024 1:27:48 PM Court of Justice clarifies discount communication By Myrna Teeuw This is important for any company that occasionally advertises a discount to consumers. Ever since the amended Price Display of Products...
10/10/2024 1:25:06 PM Plant-based product Roombeter must change name By Ebba Hoogenraad Upfield (now Flora Food Group) must change the sales name of its product ROOMBETER. The plant-based product may compete with with butter...