Copyright
Overview
We have a long-standing and highly-regarded copyright practice, with extensive experience in helping clients from various industry sectors with their copyright generation, exploitation, and enforcement.
Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 10.29.24
On October 24, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down its highly anticipated ruling in the Kwantum v. Vitra case (C-227/23). In short, the CJEU held that EU Member States must afford copyright protection for works of applied art (i.e., furniture, lighting, home appliances, etc.) that meet the originality-requirement, regardless of the country of origin of these works or the nationality of the author.
Publication | 03.17.23
Client Alert | 2 min read | 03.31.22
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.27.20
Representative Matters
- Represented a cable operator in high profile litigation against most of the Belgian collecting societies concerning simulcasting, cable broadcasting and “All Rights Included” contracts.
- Participated in the consultation process launched by the European Commission with regard to the review of the EU copyright rules, including the drafting of a position paper, on behalf of a European industry association.
- Represented a publisher in a copyright case against an author relating to the interpretation and performance of a publishing agreement.
- Advised artists, publishers, and distributors on the online and offline exploitation and distribution of works.
- Defended a shoe manufacturer against copyright claims by a competitor in relation to a collection of orthopedic shoes.
- Assisted an HR consultant in a copyright dispute regarding the use of academic materials.
- Advised advertising agencies on the options for protecting their works.
- Assisted a television broadcaster in a copyright dispute with a service provider in relation to a musical television production.
- Represented an internet service provider in proceedings against a collecting society in a landmark case on the distribution of works over the internet.
- Advised various clients on copyright claims relating to the use of photographs and music on the internet.
- Assisted a Belgian Internet access provider in litigation against collecting society SABAM, for third party liability for downloading copyright-protected music files, including a referral for preliminary ruling before the CJEU with respect to the scope of filtering obligations.
- Defended a client against allegations of infringement of copyright in databases and the sui generis retraction right.
- Advised the heirs of a famous novelist on how best to structure the novelist’s copyright portfolio.
- Advised libraries on the digitization of works.
- Negotiated new tariffs with collecting societies on behalf of musical event organizers, theatre companies, broadcasters, and cable operators.
- Enforced copyrights on behalf of various fashion designers and distributors.
- Advised and litigated on the protection and use of voice recognition software.
- Advised a designer of lighting fixtures on a global counterfeiting strategy.
- Defended a fashion designer against allegations of copyright infringement.
Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 10.29.24
On October 24, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down its highly anticipated ruling in the Kwantum v. Vitra case (C-227/23). In short, the CJEU held that EU Member States must afford copyright protection for works of applied art (i.e., furniture, lighting, home appliances, etc.) that meet the originality-requirement, regardless of the country of origin of these works or the nationality of the author.
Publication | 03.17.23
Client Alert | 2 min read | 03.31.22
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.27.20
Insights
Re. parody vs. copyright: "Over Kuifje-frikadellen en de puntjes op de "I" van parodie," (comment under Pres. C. of Commerce Brussels March 4, 2009), RABG
|03.04.09
Juridisch Vademecum voor de Crossmediale Journalist. Vragen en Antwoorden op het Terrein van Mediarecht en Auteursrecht (Legal Guide for the Cross Media Journalist. Media and Copyright Law)
|01.01.09
Juridisch Vademecum voor de Internetgebruiker—Auteursrechtelijke Aspecten (Legal Guide for the Internet User—Copyright Aspects),
|01.01.09
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Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 10.29.24
On October 24, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down its highly anticipated ruling in the Kwantum v. Vitra case (C-227/23). In short, the CJEU held that EU Member States must afford copyright protection for works of applied art (i.e., furniture, lighting, home appliances, etc.) that meet the originality-requirement, regardless of the country of origin of these works or the nationality of the author.
Publication | 03.17.23
Client Alert | 2 min read | 03.31.22
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.27.20
Practices
- Brussels Practice
- Intellectual Property — Brussels Practice
- Dispute Resolution — Brussels Practice/IP
- Patents — Brussels Practice
- European Patents and Unified Patent Court — Brussels Practice
- Technology and IP — Brussels Practice
- Trade Secrets and Know-How — Brussels Practice
- Trademarks and Designs — Brussels Practice
Insights
Client Alert | 6 min read | 10.29.24
On October 24, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down its highly anticipated ruling in the Kwantum v. Vitra case (C-227/23). In short, the CJEU held that EU Member States must afford copyright protection for works of applied art (i.e., furniture, lighting, home appliances, etc.) that meet the originality-requirement, regardless of the country of origin of these works or the nationality of the author.
Publication | 03.17.23
Client Alert | 2 min read | 03.31.22
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.27.20
