HOW THE DSA SHAPES RECOMMENDER SYSTEMS

In February 2024, the Digital Service Act (“DSA”) came into force. This regulation provides obligations for online platforms to ensure a safe, predictable and trusted online environment. A Dutch court recently ruled in preliminary relief proceedings that the so-called recommender systems used by Instagram and Facebook do not fully comply with the requirements of the DSA. Hereinafter, the main aspects of the case and the significant implications for online platforms will be discussed.

Post Now, Pay Later: Sued for Posting a Photo of Yourself

Curious how a single social media post by a celebrity could lead to a damage claim of $150,000? In our latest blog, we discuss the copyright dispute between Jennifer Lopez and the paparazzi regarding the unauthorized use of a photo in which Lopez herself is portrayed.

LXA Attorney Gie van den Broek has contributed to the October 2024 ECTA Bulletin report

LXA Attorney Gie van den Broek (anti-counterfeit specialist) has contributed to the October 2024 ECTA Bulletin report.

LXA Attorneys Joins Unifab’s College of Experts

We are pleased to announce that LXA Attorneys has joined the esteemed College of Experts at Unifab, reinforcing our commitment to combatting counterfeiting on a global scale. Led by Gie van den Broek, our brand protection team brings over 15 years of expertise to this influential network.

Post-Brexit exhaustion of trademark rights: what you need to know!

As a trademark owner, the reputation and value of your trademark are essential to your business. Affixing your trademark to your products ensures that your customers recognize the origin of the products they purchase and can trust that these products meet local quality standards. However, after you have sold your products on the markets within the European Economic Area (EEA), there are limits to the power you can exercise over the products bearing your trademarks. We highlight the impact of the 2020 Brexit in this regard.

LXA enters the Legal500!

LXA MEMBER OF THE INCOPRO LEGAL NETWORK

LXA is proud to announce that it has joined the growing Incopro Legal Network (ILN) of law firms that offer specialized advice to brands and companies involved in intellectual property.

A PIECE OF CAKE?

KitKat 3-d chocolate bar lacks distinctive character throughout the EU : no shape trademark.

PATENTEXPERIENCE

In the past few years, Johan Brants (Brantsandpatents), Ramon van Aarle (Taxperience) and Thomas Berendsen (LXA The Law Firm) have collaborated regularly to advise national and international companies on appropriate innovation/patent strategies.