Articles on Legal Matters
Practical legal information for entrepreneurs. Read what to look out for, which steps are sensible, and when legal advice is necessary.
What exactly is intellectual property?
Legal Affairs
September 2, 2020
Intellectual property is present everywhere and at all times. You are reading this blog on your smartphone, for example. Well, an author has worked on this, and therefore that author holds intellectual property rights to...
How does the cooling-off period work when buying online?
Legal Affairs
August 24, 2020
When you buy something online, you always have a cooling-off period, right? That is indeed what many people think, and for consumers, that is probably often true. However, there are...
Does copyright also protect quotes and one-liners?
Legal Affairs
August 20, 2020
Individuals and companies can express themselves in many ways. They can do this by creating the most beautiful drawings, designing products, impressing us musically, or making fun advertising videos...
Always have a franchise agreement reviewed by a lawyer
Legal Affairs
July 27, 2020
Naturally, you use a franchise agreement to protect a specific formula, brand name, or knowledge, but also simultaneously to exploit it. Moreover, the franchisee is not allowed to simply decide freely what...
I am an online service provider: what should be on my website?
Legal Affairs
July 23, 2020
More and more entrepreneurs are focusing on the digital experience. According to European guidelines, consumers are then particularly worthy of protection. As a result, you must provide even clearer and more transparent information, with...
What is a dispute resolution mechanism and why do I need it?
Legal Affairs
July 22, 2020
A problem by no means always needs to be settled by a judge. Court proceedings drag on for a long time, are heard in public, and also entail extra costs...
What steps do I follow for unpaid invoices?
Legal Affairs
July 20, 2020
One in three wholesale invoices is not paid until after a first reminder. In other sectors, the situation is often no better. As an entrepreneur, you do have to use some persistence...
Don't take risks and have your legal documents checked
Legal Affairs
July 8, 2020
Legal documents still form the basis of all transactions you conduct as an entrepreneur. Whether it concerns general terms and conditions, a hire-purchase agreement, or a license agreement: you only have...
What should I pay attention to when placing product photos on my webshop?
Legal Affairs
July 2, 2020
In an online store, potential customers cannot feel and try out the products, so they have to make do with photos, videos, specifications, and descriptions. The first two in particular can be problematic...
How far does the right of control extend when employees work remotely?
Legal Affairs
June 29, 2020
When an employee works remotely, you like to keep an eye on things. Naturally, you want to know if they are actually working. Not only do you have...