Insights
September 9, 2026
IKEA / Vlaams Belang: CJEU clarifies the limits of political expression under trade mark law
On 8 September 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), in Inter IKEA Systems BV / Algemeen Vlaams Belang VZW et al., held that freedom of expression, including political parody, may in principle constitute a due cause...
The CRA introduces a new EU cybersecurity framework for products with digital elements. With reporting obligations taking effect as of September 2026, organisations should assess whether it applies to them and identify the steps needed to achieve compliance.
July 2, 2026
Preparing for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
June 10, 2026
The EU Design Package is reshaping design protection in Europe
The EU Design Package modernises design protection for the digital age by expanding the scope of protection and introducing new filing options. Businesses should assess how these changes affect their IP strategy and existing design portfolio.
The NIS2 Act strengthens cybersecurity obligations for organisations in critical and important sectors. With the April 2026 deadline approaching, businesses should assess whether they are in scope and prepare for compliance.
April 9, 2026
NIS2 ACT: Where does your organisation stand as we approach april 18, 2026?
December 8, 2025
CJEU clarifies copyright protection for applied art in Mio / Konektra judgment
The CJEU's Mio/Konektra judgment clarifies the copyright protection of applied art, confirming that originality remains the sole criterion. Discover what this landmark ruling means for designers, businesses and the protection of creative works.
The EU Data Act introduces new rules to reduce vendor lock-in by facilitating data portability and cloud switching. Understand what these changes mean for your IT contracts and your freedom to switch providers.
May 29, 2024
The Data Act and requirements on switching between (data processing) service providers
February 27, 2024
The abolition of the quasi-immunity of the execution agent
The abolition of the quasi-immunity of the execution agent marks a fundamental change in Belgian liability law. A technical reform? Think again—the new rules have practical consequences for businesses, directors and contractors.
