Pharmacists Exemption in Dutch Patent Act
On 1 February 2019, the so-called pharmacist exemption in the Dutch Patent Act 1995 (DPA) has become effective.
read moreAmended Benelux Trademark Rules
Based on the new European Trademark Directive and further harmonization of trademark law at EU level, the new Benelux Convention on Intellectual Property has been amended and entered into force on 1 March 2019. The main changes read as follows.
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News Announcement Parker Advocaten 28 december 2018 There’s so much we share. So why not share the same name? From 1 January 2019, De Grave De Mönnink Spliet Advocaten is joined by Scope Advocaten, continuing under the name Parker Advocaten. Taking a different... read moreCan a work of art be a Trademark?
In the autumn of 2015, the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (“BOIP”) organized a marketing campaign. During the campaign, anyone depositing a logo with the BOIP would be presented with the logo as a painting on canvas.
read moreKeep your trade secrets safe
From 9 June 2018, the European Trade Secrets Directive has to be part of Dutch law. The bill is at present being debated. The new law should give holders of trade secrets more possibilities to act against unlawful use of their trade secrets.
read moreProprietors of EU-trademarks beware!
Since 23 March last, European trademark legislation has been amended on a number of counts. The Community Trademark Directive (mandatory EU-guidelines for the legislation of member states) as well as the Trademark Regulation (legislation regarding the EU-trademark) have been amended.
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