Tags: Intellectual Property
Where food law meets intellectual property: Food IP through last year’s case law
Government decisions can often have a significant impact on companies in the agrifood and life sciences sectors. But what options do you have if you disagree with such a decision? Which steps are available to you, and which route – administrative or judicial – is the most suitable in your case?
Silent night, mighty right? The ascent of the variety denomination | Plant Variety Rights X-Mas Special – Part 2
Plant Variety Rights (PVR) quietly shape how new varieties reach our fields, kitchens and shop shelves. As we wrap up the year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what’s been cooking in the world of PVR. Building on last year’s insights, this year’s focus is on the increasing importance and enforcement of variety denominations—not […]
Employment contract termination: recent case law highlights
Staff dismissal is a key aspect of every HR professional’s role. However, keeping up with evolving legal developments can be a challenge. Employment termination rules are shaped not only by legislation but also by ongoing case law developments. In our upcoming webinar, we’ll highlight a selection of relevant recent court decisions relating to, amongst others, […]
IP (up)date: The CJEU’s BSH/Electrolux decision (C-339/22) and its implications for cross-border IP litigation
Join us for our next IP Update on 17 June 2025 on the CJEU’s BSH/Electrolux decision (C-339/22) and its far-reaching implications for cross-border IP litigation. Our IP partners Christophe Ronse, Philippe de Jong and Kirian Claeyé will unpack how the ruling can be expected to reshape strategies around the pan-European enforcement of patents and other […]
Agri-food Law Seminar 2025
PROGRAM 12:00 – 12:45 Welcome and lunch 12:45 – 13:25 “The IP and regulatory future of NGT plant material – what will the trilogue bring us?” The European Parliament and the Council have expressed substantially different views on the Commission’s proposal for an NGT Regulation, both in terms of regulatory requirements and patentability. This session […]
IP Update | The (EU) GI recipe book: Is geographical goodwill the secret ingredient?
Geographical Indications (GIs) are protected against exploitation, weakening, dilution or detriment to their reputation as enshrined in the new regulation governing wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products (Regulation 2024/1143). In December 2025 an EU-wide GI protection scheme conferring suchlike scope of protection in the ambit of craft and industrial products will become applicable (Regulation 2023/2411). […]
New year, new policy: CPVO updates its public access to documents policy
The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) recently revised its public access to documents policy to align with the European Union (EU)’s evolving transparency standards. Effective since 15 January 2025, the new policy seeks to ensure broad access to all documents that the CPVO holds, while protecting private parties’ commercial interests. In particular, a system of prior confidentiality requests has been put in place for applicants of Community plant variety rights (CPVR).
Don’t let plant breeder’s rights steal your tasty Christmas!
Plant Variety Rights (PVR) are an important and perhaps lesser known aspect of intellectual property that can significantly impact the food and feed industry. You may have encountered PVRs in passing but never fully considered their impact. As the holiday season fills shelves with seasonal treats and festive feasts, it’s worth asking: does a food product infringe PVRs when processing protected ingredients? Does the PVR holder have a claim on the final product? Are you allowed to refer to a protected variety’s name in your product labeling?
IP Update: Trademark Law Meets Circular Economy: Can Sustainability Goals Always Justify Repair, Debranding, Rebranding, and Upcycling of Branded Products?
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on “Trademark Law Meets Circular Economy: Can Sustainability Goals Always Justify Repair, Debranding, Rebranding, and Upcycling of Branded Products?”!
Deepfakes in the music industry: Will the AI Act change the tune?
The emergence of deepfake technology, particularly within the music industry, has sparked significant debate and concern. Deepfakes, which are synthetic media generated using AI to replicate and/or manipulate a known artist’s likeness and/or voice, have the potential to revolutionise the music industry.
WEBINAR VIDEO | When are IP holders liable for enforcing an IP right?
During this IP Update, Sofie Thijssen and Kirian Claeyé revisit when IP holders may be held liable for enforcing provisional measures based on their IP right.
When are IP holders liable for enforcing an IP right?
During this webinar, our experts will revisit when IP holders may be held liable for enforcing provisional measures based on their IP right.