LYDIAN published an interesting article for Lexology which discuss how you can enforce rights over a trademark in Benelux. The article covers the following:
- Which courts are empowered to hear trademark disputes?
- What actions can be taken against trademark infringement and what are the key features and requirements of each?
- Who can file a trademark infringement action?
- What is the usual timeframe for infringement actions?
- What rules and procedures govern the issuance of injunctions to prevent imminent or further infringement?
- What remedies are available to owners of infringed marks? Are punitive damages allowed?
- What customs enforcement measures are available to halt the import or export of infringing goods?
- What defenses are available to infringers?
More information here.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PLANET 