Copyright is for losers… yet it turns out to be the only IP right protecting Banksy’s artwork
As a result of a recent ruling by the EUIPO Cancellation Division, street artist Banksy has lost a two-year trademark battle with “Full Color Black”, a company selling greeting cards,
The challenges IP is facing from 3D printing
Additive manufacturing has the potential to dramatically facilitate manufacturing processes and facilitate the copying of innovative products. The following article analyses the different challenges caused by 3D printing for the
Breaking IP News – New decision concerning the extension of patent duration for new indication of known products
After the controversial topic of chloroquine, an anti-malaria remedy potentially active against Covid 19 virus, the new decision of the EUCJ concerning the extension of patent duration for new indication
1-day-CEO at CALYSTA
How did you experience 1-day-CEO at Calysta and what was the most remarkable during this experience ? My day was a complete day of learning about the role of a
Get to know our IP specialists better : 6 questions to our Patent Attorney Johannes Wohlmuth
Johannes, you are a Senior Patent Attorney who came around quite a bit! Tell us a little more about you and why you joined Calysta after your Odyssey through Europe?
The pitfalls of employee inventions from your German subsidiaries
The pitfalls of employee inventions from your German subsidiaries A short interview with Johannes Wohlmuth leading our German Desk at Calysta and giving us some insight in this often neglected
BEST PATENT LAWYER award of the year in Belgium!
CALYSTA has been recognized by the Finance Monthly Legal Awards 2020 ! We are proud to share with you that the CEO of Calysta, Ludivine Coulon, was selected by Finance
WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY
Every April 26th we celebrate WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY to learn about the role that IP plays in encouraging innovation and creativity. This year WORLD IP DAY is all about
CALYSTA keeps reaching for the stars !
CALYSTA is delighted to announce that – after the wonderful recognition of our rising star Romain Lobera and our ranking in the 2020 BELGIAN IP STARS for Trademark Prosecution –
CALYSTA GERMAN DESK
Calysta’s Johannes Wohlmuth is a German patent attorney and thus an expert for all questions around German industrial property (IP) issues like patents, trademarks and designs. He starts now a
German constitutional court decides that the Act of Approval to the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court is void – The end or the start for the European patent court ?
German constitutional court decides that the Act of Approval to the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court is void – The end or the start for the European patent court
What to think about the famous “Coronavirus patent” owned by the institute Pasteur on Coronavirus ?
To all those who wonder what to think about the famous “Coronarvirus patent” owned by he institute Pasteur on Coronavirus ? In recent hours, I have been contacted many times
5 questions for our Co-Founders about Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship – How did they experience it ? How did you come up with the idea to start CALYSTA and what changes did you want to bring to
La propriété intellectuelle, un coût pour mon entreprise ?
L’importance de la propriété intellectuelle (« PI ») avant de s’engager dans un projet collaboratif La propriété intellectuelle peut souvent sonner comme un terme légal parmi d’autres dans un contrat de collaboration. Mais
The impact of e-commerce on counterfeiting
Black Friday! The Friday after Thanksgiving and traditionally the start of Christmas shopping in America. A tradition that found its way to Europe, together with Cyber Monday. Whether you are
The Black (not White) Stripes
This case is another instalment in the battle of adidas to protect its three-stripe logo as broadly as possible under trademark law. In 2014 adidas succeeded in registering a trademark
Happy and successful clients boost Calysta to the Stars !
On March 7, 2019, only one year after its creation, CALYSTA already won the “IP STARS Boutique Firm of the Year – Benelux 2019” award by the prestigious journal Managing
Calysta continue sur sa lancée wallonne…
Après un an d’existence et de collaborations fructueuses avec de nombreuses entreprises wallonnes, Calysta a décidé de renforcer sa présence auprès des acteurs régionaux de l’innovation en ouvrant deux nouvelles
What’s new in the Benelux trademark legislation ?
On the first of March, new rules are introduced in the Benelux trademark law. Said changes correspond to the implementation of the EU Directive of 2017 harmonizing the EU Member
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Chocolates are purple ?
It’s Valentine’s day! Perhaps you bought your better half some chocolates in a heart shaped box. If the box is red it would be impossible to guess the brand. But
McDonald’s lost its “BIG MAC” trademark in the Europe !
Americans in a Parisian McDonald’s who want a “Quarter Pounder” with cheese must order the “Royale” with cheese. If they want a “BIG MAC”, they simply ask for “Le BIG
Le succès au cœur de l’innovation wallonne !
Le succès au cœur de l’innovation wallonne !!! les biotechs wallonnes ont levé près d’un demi-milliard d’euro en 2018 et l’année n’est pas encore terminée ! 486,6 millions pour être
When innovation and circular economy fall in love …
According to Professor Eric Pirard (Liège University), the actual technological challenges to which engineers are confronted to lie in circular economy. As explained in his recent conference of November 20,
Interview with Hanne Mertens, IP Paralegal at Calysta
Hanne, tell us something about yourself and your background As a child I was already very fond of reading and history. When I turned 18 it was an obvious choice
Calysta se développe en Wallonie via l’ouverture d’un premier bureau à Liège !
Liège, le 31 octobre 2018 – CALYSTA, la jeune société de conseils en propriété intellectuelle (PI), inaugure sa présence à Liège et poursuit son élan en renforçant sa proximité avec ses
The EU Copyright Reform: A great sign for the creative industries in Europe and/or a catastrophic day for the internet ?
The vote in the EU parliament on the reform of copyright in the digital single market on September 12th was controversial and depending on who you ask will either be
Who will be winning the Nike & Adidas IP battle ?
Last week the Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois posted this image of his brand new golden football gloves. It was a tailor made surprise delivery from Nike for the world’s best
Lionel Messi’s trouble to protect his name as a trademark – why you should register your trademark even if it is your own name
Lionel Messi’s trouble to protect his name as a trademark – why you should register your trademark even if it is your own name ! Like every year during the
It gets easier for prior Trademark holders to contest the validity of a registered Trademark in the Benelux
Trademark holders will be able to contest Benelux trademarks easier, faster and at lower costs !
Did you know that Uber relies on Einstein’s research ?
Uber relies heavily on GPS, which would never work without Einstein’s general theory of relativity ! Einstein’s research didn’t lead to immediate innovations. But today, his work has a profound
RGPD : Avez-vous le goût du risque ?
Si vous avez l’esprit d’entreprise, vous avez nécessairement le goût du risque. Vous consacrez une large partie de votre temps, consciemment ou non, à évaluer les opportunités qui s’offrent à
Your Personal Data is Worthless !
This is a bold statement but your personal data itself has indeed no economic value. It is your processing of personal data that creates value for your business. By way
Why is a paralegal important for a client ? What happens behind the scenes ?
Interview with Florence Bradfer, IP Paralegal at Calysta Tell us more about your background and how you became a paralegal. I graduated in 2014 from the Université Catholique de Louvain
There is value in the “look and feel” of your company. Make sure to protect it!
Interview with Clara De Schryver, IP Attorney at Calysta In today’s knowledge-based economy clients need to be aware that there is value in the “look and feel” of their company,
Calysta s’est mise en conformité avec le RGPD – Comment avons-nous procédé ?
CALYSTA s’est mise en conformité avec le RGPD – Comment avons-nous procédé ? Il n’est pas contestable que le Règlement Général sur la Protection des Données (RGPD) est une législation
GDPR – The French Data Protection Authority imposes a €250,000 fine for a data security breach
GDPR – The French Data Protection Authority imposes a €250,000 fine for a data security breach In a decision published today, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) imposed a hefty
Major changes to enter into force in Benelux trademark law on June 1st
Major changes to enter into force in Benelux trademark law on June 1st Time to have a closer look at your trademark protection in the Benelux! As from 1 June
Why protecting inventions is important ?
Interview with Romain Lobera Romain, you are a Patent Engineer, tell us a little more about you? Since I was very young, I have always been attracted by Science (astronomy,
The relevance of GDPR, Trade Secrets and Contracting activities for an IP firm like Calysta
Interview with Guy Breitenstein Guy, you are a qualified lawyer. Tell us a little more about you? I obtained my law degree from the UCL university in Belgium. I have
Not fake news, but trade in fakes news !
Recently the EUIPO Academy organized a webinar concerning the OECD and EUIPO’s study on Free Trade Zones (hereafter FTZs), the latest in a series of studies on counterfeit trade. FTZs