What exactly is intellectual property?
Intellectual property (IP) is the collective term for rights to creations of the mind: texts, designs, software, trademarks, inventions, and more. These rights give the creator control over his work...
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How does the cooling-off period work when buying online?
In the case of a distance purchase, such as via the internet, a consumer in principle has a fourteen-day cooling-off period to cancel the purchase without giving a reason (Article 6:230o of the Dutch Civil Code). But there...
Does copyright also protect quotes and one-liners?
Copyright can also protect quotes and one-liners, but only if they are original enough: the text must have its own personal character. Short, everyday sentences are usually too banal...
Always have a franchise agreement reviewed by a lawyer
Always have a franchise agreement reviewed by a lawyer before you sign. The terms are complex and often strongly determine what the franchisee is and is not allowed to do. Since the Franchise Act...
I am an online service provider: what should be on my website?
If you provide online services, an extensive duty to provide information applies (Article 3:15d of the Dutch Civil Code). You must make your company details, contact details, Chamber of Commerce and VAT numbers, and associated information clearly and easily accessible on your website...
What is a dispute resolution mechanism and why do I need it?
A dispute resolution mechanism establishes in advance how you will handle conflicts, so that you do not have to go to court immediately. This saves costs and time, keeps the conflict out of the public eye, and...
What steps do I follow for unpaid invoices?
With an unpaid invoice, you follow a fixed step-by-step plan: first a friendly payment reminder, then a formal demand letter that puts the customer in default, and if that doesn't help, debt collection....
Don't take risks and have your legal documents checked
Have your legal documents checked before you sign or rely on them. Outdated or incorrect terms and conditions, contracts, and agreements will cost you money when things go wrong — and...
What should I pay attention to when placing product photos on my webshop?
You cannot simply take product photos for your webshop from the internet: the photo is subject to copyright held by the photographer, and the depicted product may be subject to copyright or design rights of the...
How far does the right of control extend when employees work remotely?
You may monitor employees working remotely, but not without restriction. You even have a monitoring obligation regarding a secure workplace and data protection, while the privacy of the...
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