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EU Court of Justice confirms Advocate General's position on gun jumping

In a judgment dated 31 May 2018, the Court of Justice has taken a clear position against too broad an interpretation of the "standstill...
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Improved legal protection of trade secrets

The act of 30 July 2018 concerning the protection of trade secrets entered into force on 24 August 2018.
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"Dutch Tulip Vodka" with tulip bulbs as main ingredient does not infringe the "La Tulipe" wine trade mark

A Dutch judge ruled on 30 July 2018 that the holder of a wine trade mark cannot oppose the use of a similar sign by a vodka producer if that...

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"Speech is silver, silence is golden" – or does the gold belong to the crown witness?

Belgium has recently seen the role of the crown witness incorporated in the Code of Criminal Procedure through the Act of 22 July 2018.
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Criminal proceedings now possible against municipalities: the end of criminal immunity for legal entities under public law

Until recently, certain types of legal entities under public law, such as the federal State, the Communities, the Regions and the local...
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Introduction of an optional VAT regime for the renting of real estate

In a previous communication , we already mentioned that the Belgian Government has decided to introduce an option to make real estate...