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Dutch Court Rejects Parody Defense For ABBA-Inspired Carnival Song
A Dutch court ruled that a carnival band's parody song using ABBA's melody doesn't qualify for copyright protection under the parody exception. The decision centered on whether commercial streaming exploitation of "Dikke Pens" - which replaces the lyrics of "Take a Chance on Me" with content about obesity - strikes the proper balance between copyright holder rights and freedom of expression.
Netherlands IP
WT
Winston Taylor
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Loro Piana Wint Opnieuw Strijd Tegen Lookalikes Van White Sole-Schoenen
Het Italiaanse bedrijf Loro Piana, onderdeel van het LVMH-concern, heeft opnieuw een belangrijke overwinning geboekt in zijn strijd om bescherming van het herkenbare uiterlijk van zijn populaire White Sole-schoenen. De rechtbank van Turijn heeft het in Parijs gevestigde Parijan SAS verboden om schoenen te produceren en te verkopen die volgens haar te sterk lijken op de Summer Walk- en Open Walk-modellen van Loro Piana.
Netherlands IP
NG
Novagraaf Group
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You're Invited (In Cannes): "Supercharging Creativity Through Compliance"
The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance is hosting an exclusive program aboard the iconic Stad Amsterdam in Cannes, bringing together industry leaders to explore how responsible advertising, smart self-regulation, and bold creativity can work together to build stronger global brands. The event features fireside chats with Heineken's Global Digital Director and the Dutch Advertising Self-Regulatory Authority, examining the intersection of compliance and creative excellence.
Netherlands Media & IT
FK
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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