The French and the Dutch law perspective In most international commercial contracts for the sale of goods, the parties choose to exclude the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods (‘CISG’). This is not always to their advantage. In this article, Mathijs van Riet, Lawyer at SPIEGELER International Attorneys-at-law & Mediators will highlight the …
Author: Kim Goudzwaard
Let’s Do Dutch!
Dutch voices make noise in AI-generated song World Intellectual Property Day IP and music: Feel the beat of IP Experiment The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music production is once again raising questions about the protection of artists’ rights. A recent experiment by the Dutch music studio Manglemoose demonstrates that AI systems are capable …
Whose idea is it? Gender, patents, and the journey towards inclusive innovation
Out of every 100 patent applications, only 16 come from women. This stark disparity highlights the persistent underrepresentation women face in innovation and intellectual property. In the occasion of the International Girls and Women in Science Day, it is important to highlight the recurrent issue of underrepresentation that women still encounter in every aspect of their …
Proof – As simple as can be!
As of 1 January 2025, the new Act on the Simplification and Modernisation of Evidence Law has come into force. This has led to several amendments to the Dutch Code of Civil Procedure. Lawyer Mathijs van Riet explains the most relevant changes. Burden of Proof and Litigation Strategy Evidence is one of the most important …
French Bill 1630 to establish a copyright framework for artificial intelligence
On 12 September 2023, eight French members of parliament submitted a bill to the French National Assembly aimed at establishing a copyright framework for artificial intelligence[1]. The bill aims to regulate the creation and use of works of art generated by artificial intelligence (AI) systems by amending the French Intellectual Property Code to provide greater …
Olympe de Gouges: revolutionary feminist
Women have a lot of times been the underdog in history. Women artists, for instance, are underrepresented in museums, and women philosophers have also only been researched since the 20th century. Hence, on International Women’s Day, it is good to reflect on an important, yet relatively unknown, female figure in history: Olympe de Gouges. Along …
Internship and elective abroad: What do I have to consider when applying? – A field report
International Students Day celebrates its annual debut on 17 November. The reason for its introduction was the constant reminder of the student protests in Prague against the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939, which were, however, violently put down. Students Day has always served to recognise all the difficulties faced by students and young people …
Podcast: comparative advertising
Maurizio Cattelan v. Daniel Druet: case review
3rd Chamber of Paris Judicial Court’s verdict – Friday 8th of July 2022. Sculpture-maker Daniel Druet made sculptures for artist Maurizio Cattelan’s artworks’ projects for over twenty years. Now, he wants to be recognized as sole author for eight artworks credited to Maurizio Cattelan. The case was brought to the Paris Judicial Court. …
Freedom of expression vs. personal rights in social media: politician Renate Künast wins at the Federal Constitutional Court
On 30 June 2022, we celebrate the annual World Social Media Day. The introduction of the holiday honours the impact of social media platforms on people’s global communication, and not without reason. Today, almost everyone in the world uses internet platforms to connect and share with others – be it friends, family or even complete …