On 26 April 2022, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) judged that Article 17 of Directive (EU) 2019/790 (“Digital Single Market” or “DSM”) is compatible with the right to freedom of expression and information.
On May 3, 2022, the European Commission published a proposed regulation (the “EHDS Proposal”) for the establishment of a European Health Data Space (or “EHDS”).
Quantum computing is the application of the properties of quantum mechanics to computer systems. For its part, quantum mechanics covers the physical phenomena that are taking place at a very small scale: that of molecules, atoms and other sub-atomic particles.
BNPL providers, beware! A new consumer credit directive is on its way and could impact your business.
Since 5 May 2022, companies and designers are able to obtain international design protection also in China. In parallel, Chinese residents are now able to seek international protection of their designs in all countries covered by the Hague System
On 3 May, the European Commission officially launched a proposal for a Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS), proposed Regulation n°2022/140 (COD).
On April 28, 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down a judgment that is expected to significantly improve the chance of patent owners being granted a preliminary injunction before national EU patent courts, and, most likely, also before the future divisions of the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
As of 1 May 2022, certain crypto-related activities in Belgium will become regulated. The providers of these services will have to register with the Financial Services and Market Authority (‘FSMA’).
On 25 March 2022, the European Commission and the United States announced in various statements that they have reached an agreement in principle on a new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework.
Contrat par voie électronique : pour pouvoir être valablement lié par un tel contrat, le consommateur doit comprendre sans ambiguïté à partir de la seule mention figurant sur le bouton de commande qu’il sera obligé de payer dès qu’il cliquera sur ce bouton.
