AdWords are keywords that can be used to generate advertising links in the Google search engine. Google offers a variety of keywords to promote an advertisement. In addition to general

It is not mandatory to use the symbols ©, ™, or ® in the Benelux. The © symbol is used for works protected by copyright. It is often included in

It is in the trademark owner’s best interest to remain reachable.  If incorrect address details  are listed in the trademark register, correspondence regarding important matters such as trademark renewals or

A design is a product with a new appearance and its own distinctive character (the overall impression must differ from existing products).  A design can have either a two-dimensional (e.g.,

Yes,  objects with a decorative function (including decorative items such as earrings, bracelets, etc.) may qualify for design registration. The appearance of the jewelry must be new and possess some

Een slogan kan een  merk zijn maar deze mag niet te lang of te ingewikkeld zijn anders is deze niet in staat om te onderscheiden. Als de slagzin een gewone

A design must be new. Therefore, it is best to apply for protection before the new design is presented for the first time. However, the product/design must be fully finalized.

A slogan can be protected in several ways. A slogan can (sometimes) be registered as a trademark. Additionally, it is possible to register a slogan in the Slogan Register. If

To obtain protection for a design, it is necessary to register the design in a register (either the Benelux register or the European design register). The authorities do not assess

Ja, auteursrechten ontstaan automatisch wanneer het werk openbaar wordt gemaakt. Het is alleen niet altijd evident wie de auteursrechthebbende is van het werk. Er wordt in principe vanuit gegaan dat