On 26 April 2022, the ECJ ruled in Case C-401/19 that the disputed Art. 17(4)(b) and Art. 17(4)(c) last sentence of Directive (EU) 2019/790. c, last sentence, of Directive (EU) 2019/790, which regulates the use of so-called upload filters and which Poland sought to have annulled, does not violate the right to freedom of expression …
Author: Kim Goudzwaard
World Intellectual Property Day: Can the playing of certain music be restricted?
On 26 April we celebrate the annual World Intellectual Property Day. The event was launched in 2000 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to “raise awareness of the impact of patents, copyrights, trademarks and designs on daily life” and to “celebrate the creativity and contribution of creators and innovators to the development of societies …
On International Sports Day – WIPO: Patented ski prostheses approved for Paralympians
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), celebrated annually on 6 April, is an opportunity to celebrate the positive role of sport and physical activity in communities and in the lives of people around the world. Sport in all its forms is highly valued at the professional level or in everyday life, …
International Women’s Day: #BreakTheBias copyrighted?
International Women’s Day is just around the corner. On 8th March of each year, women around the world are celebrated and paid tribute to the struggle and emancipation of women. What is Women’s Day? The holiday finds its roots in the early 20th century before the beginning of the First World War. At that time, …
Geo-blocking and copyright
The Anne Frank manuscripts case: Geo-blocking is a suitable means of safeguarding copyright The highly topical case in the Netherlands shows that copyright protection in the digital age still raises questions whose answers are not always clear. In the preliminary decision of the Amsterdam Law Bank of 01 February 2022 (Ref.: C/13/710961 /KG ZA 21-1010), …
National Tulip Day
National Tulip Day: legally relevant? In January, the tulip season starts and the official kick-off will take place this year on 15 January with various events, if that is allowed under the COVID-19 measures. The tulip has been an important export product for the Netherlands for centuries, although it is not originally a …
The algorithm of creation, is artificial intelligence an artist per se?
How are the works “created” by artificial intelligence protected in the face of the new resolutions adopted by the European Parliament? From Deepmind, an English company owned by Google, which has created a program capable of composing music without assistance, to Dreamwriter, a Chinese algorithm that became a victim to plagiarism in 2019, the contribution …
Royal Dutch Football Association promotes sex toys against its will
The pandemic has hit football hard. Many football clubs are struggling financially and sponsors are withdrawing. The effect of sponsorship is limited of course if no matches are being played or being played without an audience. However, the company EasyToys – intended sponsor of FC Emmen – got a lot of attention this season, partly …
Enforcement of a foreign judgment in the Netherlands
You have received a favourable judgment from a foreign court and wish to enforce it in the Netherlands. What possibilities does Dutch law offer to enforce decisions from foreign countries? Certainly, the recognition and enforcement of a non-European judgment in the Netherlands can be complex. This article provides a brief introduction to whether and under …
The webinar ‘’NOW regulation in action’’ on the emergency measures due to Covid-19 by Heffels Spiegeler Advocaten
Presentation by Heffels Spiegeler Attorneys-at-Law with answers to the following questions: What is the NOW regulation? Is your company eligible? How much money can your company receive? Formula Turnover and wages Example calculation Can I still terminate contracts? How do you apply? Is there a risk that you have to pay back? Alternatives? Does it …