You'll find me everywhere that smacks of the Netherlands and Belgium. And it doesn't matter whether it's culture, sport, gastronomy or law. Besides fries, herrings and cycling, it is also one of the most innovative regions in the world. I specialise in intellectual property law in modern (digital) society and I have a special interest in artificial intelligence and virtual reality. In my free time, however, I prefer activities where I don't encounter any technology (i.e. all outdoor sports in nature).
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BMW failed to enforce it´s trademark right in the Czech republic
Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) has recently found out in the Czech Republic that even the most famous trademarks (international and EU trademarks) in the automotive industry do not enjoy absolute protection. In fact, the Czech courts ruled against BMW in a dispute with an independent specialised dea
Unitary patent vs. Czechia and Slovakia – What is (not) changing for foreign proprietors of european patents?
As of 1 June 2023, the unitary European patent system has come into effect. With it, a brand-new institution – a Unified Patent Court (UPC) – will start its activities. It is the biggest change in the area of patents in decades. Many speak of a European patent revolution. However, not all EU countri
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Patent Revolution: Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court
As of 1 June 2023, the Unitary Patent (UP) system will become effective. With it, a brand-new institution – the Unified Patent Court (UPC) – will be established. As a result, the mechanism will introduce the biggest change in the area of patents in decades and will affect all European patents, also
