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LD Brussels, July 23, 2026, Decision On Public Access To The Register, UPC_CFI_2192/2026

A patent law firm seeks access to the register in proceedings involving Seventy Bio, Inc. against Johnson & Johnson and Legend Biotech entities, with the United States government intervening. The case concerns European Patent EP 3 689 383 and involves multiple Janssen pharmaceutical subsidiaries across Europe and Legend Biotech entities in the USA, Ireland, and Belgium.

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Owning The Listing: How Trademark Registration Unlocks Brand Protection On Amazon

From a trademark advisory perspective, e-commerce platform marketplaces, most notably Amazon, have added a distinct operational dimension to trademark registration.

NG

Novagraaf Group

UDRP Consolidation: A Strategic Tool To Streamline Cybersquatting Actions

With the growing number of online trademark infringements, rights holders are increasingly faced with cases involving multiple disputed domain names.

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

Life Sciences Patents Monthly Roundup—May 2026

This month, at the Unified Patent Court (UPC), the Düsseldorf Local Division’s dismissal of Align Technology’s provisional measures application against Angelalign reinforces the applicant’s evidential...

European Union IP

AO

A&O Shearman

UDRP-consolidatie: een strategisch middel tegen cybersquatting

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

LD Brussels, April 27, 2026, Order, UPC_CFI_871/2026

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

EU Pharma Package: The “Bolar” Exemption Compromise Proposal

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Crowell & Moring LLP

George Orwell: Is Fame An Obstacle To Trademark Protection?

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

George Orwell: Is bekendheid een obstakel voor merkbescherming?

NG

Novagraaf Group

George Orwell : La Notoriété Est-elle Un Obstacle À La Protection Par Le Droit Des Marques ?

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

Brussels LD, March 18, 2026, Procedural Order (R. 158 RoP)(II), UPC_CFI_1357/2025, UPC_CFI_629/2026

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Bardehle Pagenberg

A Protocol For IP Disputes At The Brussels Enterprise Court

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Altius

Using A Designer's Name After Departure May Create A Deceptive Trademark

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Novagraaf Group

Trade Marks And Politics

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ENS

European M&A Maintains Momentum Amid Broader Market Uncertainty

European Union Commercial

AO

A&O Shearman

EU Adopts “Mini” Sanctions Package Against Russia

European Union International

MB

Mayer Brown

LD Brussels, July 23, 2026, Decision On Public Access To The Register, UPC_CFI_2192/2026

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Youth In The Digital Age: Challenges And Opportunities

Belgium Employment

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Ius Laboris

APAC Quarterly Newsletter, August 2026

Belgium Employment

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Ius Laboris

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Copyright

Using A Designer's Name After Departure May Create A Deceptive Trademark

Does European law preclude the cancellation of a trademark bearing a creator's name when used by the assignee in such a way as to effectively create the impression that the creator is still involved...

NG

Novagraaf Group

The European Commission Invites Stakeholders' Feedback On New Technology Transfer Rules

The European Commission is currently seeking public feedback by 23 October 2025 on its proposed updates to the rules that govern how companies in the EU share technology with one another.

European Union Technology

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Simont Braun

Evolving Case Law On Online Copyright Infringement

The Antwerp Court of Appeal has recently ruled on a series of cases (December 2023 – October 2024) concerning online copyright infringements. These cases often originated from an intermediary internet...

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Liedekerke

Copyright Comparative Guide

Elegis

Belgium Committed To Strong Tax Incentives For Innovation And R&D

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Osborne Clarke

EU Court Of Justice Rules On Copyright Protection For Non-EU Designers Of Works Of Applied Art: A Kwantum Leap?

European Union IP

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Deepfakes In The Music Industry: Will The AI Act Change The Tune?

Belgium Technology

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Altius

Video Games Series | Legal Implications Surrounding AI Use

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Simont Braun

Reformed Copyright Regime Does Not Violate Principle Of Equality

LL

Loyens & Loeff

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Patent

LD Brussels, July 23, 2026, Decision On Public Access To The Register, UPC_CFI_2192/2026

A patent law firm seeks access to the register in proceedings involving Seventy Bio, Inc. against Johnson & Johnson and Legend Biotech entities, with the United States government intervening. The case concerns European Patent EP 3 689 383 and involves multiple Janssen pharmaceutical subsidiaries across Europe and Legend Biotech entities in the USA, Ireland, and Belgium.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Life Sciences Patents Monthly Roundup—May 2026

This month, at the Unified Patent Court (UPC), the Düsseldorf Local Division’s dismissal of Align Technology’s provisional measures application against Angelalign reinforces the applicant’s evidential...

European Union IP

AO

A&O Shearman

FDI Screening In Belgian Tech Investments: Navigating Legal Grey Zones

Foreign direct investment screening rules in Belgium and the EU create uncertainty for investors, particularly in technology deals. This analysis examines when asset transfers involving intellectual property...

Belgium Government

LL

Loyens & Loeff

LD Brussels, April 27, 2026, Order, UPC_CFI_871/2026

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

EU Pharma Package: The “Bolar” Exemption Compromise Proposal

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Brussels LD, March 18, 2026, Procedural Order (R. 158 RoP)(II), UPC_CFI_1357/2025, UPC_CFI_629/2026

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

The European Commission Invites Stakeholders' Feedback On New Technology Transfer Rules

European Union Technology

SB

Simont Braun

LD Brussels, December 4, 2025, Decision On Withdrawal Of Infringement Action And Recoverable Costs, UPC_CFI_415/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

European Institutions Agree On The Reform To The EU Regulatory Framework For Medicinal Products

European Union Healthcare

AP

Arnold & Porter

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Trade Secrets

Blog 2: Unlocking Trade Secret Protection In Belgium: Key Trends In Trade Secret Protection Before Belgian Courts

Today's blog post is the second blog post in a series focusing on European trade secret law issues and trends.

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Blog 1: Key Trends In Trade Secret Protection Before Belgian Courts

Today's blog post starts a series focusing on European trade secret law issues. We will focus on practical questions and share insights on how Belgian courts use the Belgian Trade Secrets Act...

European Union IP

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Protect Your Trade Secrets – Criminal Law Protection & Tax Issues

In the latest episode of our Trade Secrets Series we discussed the measures aimed at maintaining the confidentiality of trade secrets during legal proceedings.

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Simont Braun

WEBINAR VIDEO | A Must-Use Tool For All Businesses, To Be Handled With Knowledge And Caution To Avoid Any Damage

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Altius

The Year Ahead For Intellectual Property: An International Perspective

OC

Osborne Clarke

Protection Of Video Games Under Belgian Law: An Analysis Of Copyright And Trade Secrets Based On The South Korean Nexon-Ironmace Case

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Agio Legal

Details Of The EU Data Act (1)—Data Access Rights And Obligations

European Union Privacy

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WilmerHale

When Can It Be Useful To Keep My Invention Secret?

European Union IP

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Gevers

EU Data Governance Act: Europe Regulating Big Data

European Union Privacy

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Cooley LLP

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Trademark

Owning The Listing: How Trademark Registration Unlocks Brand Protection On Amazon

From a trademark advisory perspective, e-commerce platform marketplaces, most notably Amazon, have added a distinct operational dimension to trademark registration.

NG

Novagraaf Group

UDRP Consolidation: A Strategic Tool To Streamline Cybersquatting Actions

With the growing number of online trademark infringements, rights holders are increasingly faced with cases involving multiple disputed domain names.

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

UDRP-consolidatie: een strategisch middel tegen cybersquatting

UDRP-consolidatie biedt merkhouders een strategisch middel om geschillen over domeinnamen in één procedure te bundelen. Dit kan kosten verlagen, efficiëntie verhogen en grootschalige cybersquatting beter aanpakken.

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

George Orwell: Is Fame An Obstacle To Trademark Protection?

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

George Orwell: Is bekendheid een obstakel voor merkbescherming?

NG

Novagraaf Group

George Orwell : La Notoriété Est-elle Un Obstacle À La Protection Par Le Droit Des Marques ?

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

Using A Designer's Name After Departure May Create A Deceptive Trademark

NG

Novagraaf Group

Trade Marks And Politics

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ENS

CJEU Ruling Denies Forfeiture Of Trade Mark Rights Through Inactivity And Underscores The Importance Of Timely Trade Mark Registration

European Union IP

SB

Simont Braun

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Latest Videos

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Isabel Marant & Novagraaf: Meeting The Challenges Of International Trademark Protection

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Novagraaf Group

From Manual To Mindful: The Benefits Of Integrating Intellectual Property And AI Systems (Video)

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Questel

Votre client fait faillite ? La stratégie juridique pour récupérer votre argent (Droit d'auteur) (Video)

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Haas Avocats

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

How To Optimize The Disclosure Of Your International Patent Application (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

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