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The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered a landmark ruling on whether political parties may invoke freedom of expression to justify using reputed trademarks in their campaigns. When Belgian political party Vlaams Belang adopted the IKEA trademark for its immigration reform programme, Inter IKEA Systems challenged the use, forcing European courts to balance intellectual property rights against fundamental freedoms. The judgment establishes a nuanced framework requiring case-by-case assessment

PR Aviation had cited Article 15 of Directive 96/9/EC, which affirms the mandatory nature of certain provisions by declaring null and void any contractual provision to the contrary.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on whether political expression and parody can justify the unauthorized use of a reputed trademark, examining the balance between intellectual property rights and freedom of speech. The case arose from a Belgian political party's immigration campaign that adopted IKEA's branding without permission, prompting Inter IKEA to bring infringement proceedings.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered a landmark judgment addressing whether political parody and freedom of expression can justify the unauthorized use of a famous trade mark. When Belgian political party Vlaams Belang appropriated IKEA's distinctive branding to promote its immigration reform programme, the resulting legal battle forced European courts to balance fundamental rights: the trade mark owner's property rights against the political actor's freedom of expression.

The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on EU copyright laws to review the 2019 Digital Single Market Directive and explore potential reforms addressing generative AI challenges.

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It wanted to denounce Studio 100 for promoting products that are bad for children's health by licensing Maya the Bee's image for its meat products.

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Belgium has transposed the EU's EmpCo Directive into national law, introducing stricter rules against greenwashing and misleading environmental claims. The new legislation expands the blacklist of unfair commercial practices and imposes additional pre-contractual information obligations on businesses. How will these changes impact companies making sustainability claims and selling products with digital elements?

Belgium's new Act of 20 April 2026 introduces a mandatory notification requirement for businesses using automatic renewal clauses in consumer contracts. Starting 1 May 2027, companies must inform consumers at least 15 days before their deadline to object to renewal, adding a proactive layer to existing contract disclosure rules.

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Belgium's Civil Code undergoes a major transformation with the introduction of Book 7 on special contracts, consolidating and modernizing rules for everyday agreements including sales, leases, and service contracts. With entry into force set for September 2027, businesses must prepare to review their standard agreements and contractual frameworks. This reform particularly impacts the real estate and construction sector through revised lease regimes, construction contract rules, and new provisions on ownersh

The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered a landmark judgment addressing whether political parody and freedom of expression can justify the unauthorized use of a famous trade mark. When Belgian political party Vlaams Belang appropriated IKEA's distinctive branding to promote its immigration reform programme, the resulting legal battle forced European courts to balance fundamental rights: the trade mark owner's property rights against the political actor's freedom of expression.

Belgium's federal Chamber of Representatives has adopted a comprehensive bill introducing significant changes to pharmaceutical reimbursement procedures, including simplified approval tracks, new combination therapy rules, and an 80 million EUR annual industry contribution. The legislation also addresses drug unavailability issues and postpones certain 2024 reforms until 2028, fundamentally reshaping the financial and operational landscape for pharmaceutical companies operating in Belgium.

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