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