NautaDutilh recently marked an important victory before the Mons Court of Appeal in Belgium.

The Dutch Supreme Court has recently reaffirmed the so-called principle of concordance between the law systems of the Netherlands and Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten.

Following the European Commission's lead, the national competition authorities are paying increasing attention to consumer goods.

With the arrival of spring and the federal, regional and European elections of 25 May 2014 fast approaching, we have noticed increased legislative activity.

Belgium recently experienced two significant data breaches, which resulted in the online disclosure of personal data relating to thousands of people.

Approximately one year after publication of the public consultation version, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published its finalized Guidelines on the territorial scope of the GDPR

Today, the French Competition Authority (Autorité de la concurrence) has imposed a EUR 0.9 million fine on Bang & Olufsen France and its Danish parent company for having prohibited their French dealers from selling the brand's products online.

On 8 June 2021, Bill No 7307 ("the bill") to improve the efficiency and speed of civil and commercial proceedings was adopted unanimously.

As from 1 October 2013 several changes will take effect in the Benelux, which will enhance harmonization, improve efficiency, increase user-friendliness and update the regulations to reflect current times.

On May 8, the Upper House of the Dutch Parliament has approved the new cookie rules. A cookie is a small file which is placed on the computer of the user.

On 14 October 2011, the president of the District Court of The Hague denied the injunction sought by Samsung in relation to the alleged infringement by Apple of a number of its patents.

A discussion on international trademark registration, which can be a viable solution, as an increasing number of countries have decided to join the Madrid system.

The cross-border transfer of personal data is a reality within multinational groups. Indeed, most corporate groups constantly exchange data, using shared service centres, shared databases, etc.

In the context of the implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), a new draft bill (New Bill) amending the existing law on specialized investment funds (SIF law) has been tabled to the Luxembourg Parliament

Auditors are increasingly involved, in various ways, in the running of companies.

In its judgment of 24 August 2011, the preliminary relief judge of the District Court of The Hague, the Netherlands, ruled that several Samsung products do not infringe Apple's design rights and copyrights.

The time to call the annual general meeting of shareholders is fast approaching.

Yesterday the Dutch preliminary relief judge has ordered a Dutch defendant to stop the promotion and/or facilitation of patent infringement in Portugal.

A public consultation is currently ongoing on a draft bill for the introduction of mandatory notification of ICT breaches in vital sectors.

On 25 February 2021, the European Supervisory Authorities ("ESAs") published a joint supervisory statement (the "ESA Statement") providing guidance on the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088...