🚀 Exciting News! Pierstone will be attending the annual ECTA (official) Conference in Antwerp later this week. 🎉 We are thrilled to connect with industry leaders and discuss the latest trends in European trade mark and design law. If you're attending, we would love to meet you and explore opportunities for collaboration. See you there! #ECTAConference #Pierstone #TrademarkLaw #Networking #Antwerp2024
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PIERSTONE Brussels is the law firm for the digital economy that focuses on Intellectual Property, IT, Data and Tech law. We provide high-end counsel and representation with the will to guide our clients in and towards an ever more digital and global economy. Boutique data firm Pierstone works with a growing portfolio of global clients, including major names in the tech space, handling GDPR and other regulatory compliance issues, transactional data, and litigation, as well as providing strategic advice to private and public sector clients on upcoming legislative developments in Belgium and at the EU level. The practice is led by data and tech regulatory practitioners Alain Strowel and Patrice Vanderbeeken, with the ‘highly skilled‘ Jeanne Jacobs providing significant in-house data protection expertise. Testimonials from the Legal 500: • ‘The firm has implemented innovative solutions to assist the Group in analyzing foreign legislation in order to assess the risk when personal data is transferred outside the EU. The analyses carried out are realistic, objective and conducted with seriousness.’ • ‘The firm’s contacts are attentive, responsive and provide good advice. They ensure that the answers provided and documented meet expectations and if this is not the case, the questions are taken up and worked on so that the answers are provided. Patrice Vanderbeeken always oversees these aspects and is committed to ensuring that this is always the case.’ • ‘Experience and ties with many different other countries which are relevant to us. Teams speak French and English which is very helpful in our company.’
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A few weeks ago, the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2 Directive) was transposed into Belgian legislation. The Belgian NIS2 law will enter into force on 18 October 2024. If you need guidance on whether your organization falls under the scope of this law or on specific obligations applicable to your organisation, feel free to contact us. #NIS2 #cybersecurity #Belgianlaw
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Our partner Alain Strowel and other eminent specialists discussing AI and (B2C) contracts last week at the Digital Law Center - University of Geneva conference on AI and contracts.
IA et contrat: nous avons eu le plaisir d’organiser vendredi dernier 31 mai la 2ème Journée du Droit du Numérique (JDN), en collaboration avec l’Ordre des avocats de Genève (ODAGE) sur “Intelligence Artificielle et contrats: Quels enjeux pratiques?“. Un grand merci à nos intervenant-es Krishna Sood Martin Ebers Alain Strowel Dr. Marcus von Welser Yann Dietrich Philippe Gillieron Laura Lo Bello Marie Pfamater Gaëlle de Cannière pour leurs précieuses interventions ainsi qu’a Yaniv Benhamou Célian Hirsch Philipp Fischer pour la modération et de nous avoir guidé lors de cette journée! *************************************************************** AI and Contracts : we are delighted to have held on Friday, May 31st the, 2nd Digital Law Day (JDN), in collaboration with Ordre des avocats de Genève (ODAGE) on the theme : "Artificial Intelligence and contracts: what practical challenges?". A warm thank you to our esteemed speakers Krishna Sood Martin Ebers Alain Strowel Dr. Marcus von Welser Yann Dietrich Philippe Gillieron Laura Lo Bello Marie Pfamater Gaëlle de Cannière for their insightful presentation and to Yaniv Benhamou Célian Hirsch Philipp Fischer for moderating and guiding us through this day ! University of Geneva Faculté de droit - UNIGE Ordre des avocats de Genève #AI #contracts
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Our partner Alain Strowel and a distinguished panel of speakers speaking on AI and contracts at the University of Geneva.
Today at the Conference #AI and #Contracts - #IA et #contrats Digital Law Center - University of Geneva Ordre des avocats de Genève with Yaniv Benhamou, Krishna Sood, Alain Strowel, Dr. Marcus von Welser, Yann Dietrich, Philippe Gillieron, Laura Lo Bello, Philipp Fischer, Célian Hirsch - Merci pour l'invitation et la conférence!
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Last week, Pierstone attended the CPDP.ai conference, a hotspot for the latest privacy, data protection, and AI trends. Here are the key takeaways and actionable insights: ▪ From Chief Privacy Officers to Chief AI Officers? As AI evolves, will Chief Privacy Officers transition to Chief AI Officers? Probably, yes. This reflects a shift from data protection to data responsibility, emphasizing the need to document organizational principles, values, and goals. ▪ Privacy at the Core Privacy must be central to new technologies. The GDPR’s role in AI regulation highlights the importance of protecting individual rights. Ongoing debates about anonymization and the legitimacy of AI training datasets under GDPR remain hot topics. ▪ AI Deployment: Risk-Based Approaches Risk-based approaches to AI deployment remain key, leveraging know-how from data protection practices. This approach ensures that AI systems are developed and implemented responsibly. ▪ EU's Digital Framework: A Game Changer? The new digital regulations (AI Act, DSA, DMA, Data Act, etc.) aim to protect user rights while fostering innovation. However, the real-world impact of these ambitious frameworks remains to be seen. ▪ Teaming Up for Compliance Organizations and regulators must collaborate to align innovation with compliance and user rights. There's a call to reassess consumer vulnerability in the digital age and design systems with fairness in mind. Happy to have been part of CPDP2024. Let's keep the conversation going! Reach out to us to discuss these topics or share your thoughts below. #CPDP2024 #Privacy #DataProtection #AI #IAPP
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Following the EU General Court's decision to refuse registration of the sign ‘Pablo Escobar’, the EU Intellectual Property Network has issued guidelines to clarify the meaning and set out criteria for applying the principles of 'public policy' and the 'accepted principles of morality'. 📖 The interpretation of these concepts varies depending on the sensitivity and tolerance of the public involved. Nonetheless, all efforts towards greater harmonization are encouraged. Make sure our trade mark experts assist you when registering a trade mark to avoid facing a refusal of registration.
The EU General Court recently rejected the 'Pablo Escobar' trade mark on the ground that the sign is considered contrary to public policy or to the accepted principles of morality. But when is a trade mark contrary to public policy or to accepted principles of morality excluded from registration? The wording used in the law is very broad and leaves plenty of room for interpretation both on the side of IP examiners and users. To address this gap, the EU Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN) has published a Common Practice that gives guidance to IP offices on how to better assess this type of trade marks. Access it here: https://lnkd.in/dFjZic-4 #trademarks #intellectualproperty
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Thrilled to highlight the upcoming complimentary hybrid Workshop on Dual-Use Technologies on May 2, 2024, at UCLouvain. This pivotal event will delve into the intersection of innovation and security, addressing the funding and policy challenges of dual-use tech in Europe. The conference will be moderated by Alain Strowel, Enguerrand Marique and François Wéry and include insightful considerations from from NATO DIANA, represented by Tom Dallas McSorley, imec, represented by Johan Evers, European Export Control Association for Research Organisations (EECARO), represented by Prof. Quentin Michel and the Croix-Rouge de Belgique represented by Mr Frédéric Casier. Their expertise will shed light on the evolving landscape of supporting and funding dual-use technologies, particularly AI, and the imperative of mitigating global risks. Join us for a deep dive into the policies shaping our future security and innovation strategies. https://lnkd.in/eeHW8HdA #dualuse #ai #technology
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🎉 Happy World Intellectual Property Day! 🎉 💡 April 26 is celebrated as World Intellectual Property Day because it marks the day when the World Intellectual Property Organization started its work in 1970. Intellectual property rights are the cornerstone of innovation. Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets drive economic growth and competitiveness. 🎖️ It is our honour to accompany SMEs as well as large corporations in the protection of their IP assets, whether they operate locally or internationally, online or offline. One of them even became our team’s favourite coffee place: BUDDY BUDDY coffee-shop in Brussels, a true local IP success story now expanding to other countries. Intellectual property plays a crucial role in preserving the success and reputation of the Buddy Buddy brand and hence of their delicious and healthy handcrafted nut butters and coffees made with local produce. Cheers to them ! And of course, congratulations to all our other innovative clients today! Want to know more about IP protection ? Meet our Brussel’s IP team: Alain Strowel Patrice Vanderbeeken Lauranne de Montjoye Slavica Puric Anushka Sachdev Solène Festor de Suremain #WorldIPDay #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #LegalProtection #IPRights 📷 by @inspi.brussels https://buddybuddy.co/fr, Rue des Drapiers 10, Bruxelles
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Want to learn about practical issues regarding contractualizing AI also taking into consideration the Data Act, standardisation and open source considerations from a B2B and B2C perspective and with examples in the health and banking sector ? Please join our partner Alain Strowel, PIERSTONE | Brussels and his esteemed co-speakers in Geneva, on 31 May: - Yaniv Benhamou, assistant professor, University of Geneva - Krishna Sood, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft - Martin Ebers, Associate Professor of IT Law, University of Tartu & President Robotics & AI Law Society - RAILS - Dr. Marcus von Welser, Rechtsanwalt, Vossius - Yann Dietrich, Group head IP, Atos - Philippe Gillieron, Law Faculty, University of Lausanne - UNIL - Laura Lo Bello, Legal Counsel, PACTT Technology - Marie Pfammatter, assistant-director legal service, University of Lausanne - Gaëlle de Cannière, Group DPO, Pictet Group - Philipp Fischer, attorney, Oberson Abels - Célian Hirsch, Maître-assistant, University of Geneva . #AI #contractmanagement #DataAct #OpenSourceAI #expertpanel #contracts Programme available : https://lnkd.in/eZTdGkM9
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Want to learn about practical issues regarding contractualizing AI also taking into consideration the Data Act, standardisation and open source considerations from a B2B and B2C perspective and with examples in the health and banking sector ? Please join our partner Alain Strowel, PIERSTONE | Brussels and his esteemed co-speakers in Geneva, on 31 May: - Yaniv Benhamou, assistant professor, University of Geneva - Krishna Sood, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft - Martin Ebers, Associate Professor of IT Law, University of Tartu & President Robotics & AI Law Society - RAILS - Dr. Marcus von Welser, Rechtsanwalt, Vossius - Yann Dietrich, Group head IP, Atos - Philippe Gillieron, Law Faculty, University of Lausanne - UNIL - Laura Lo Bello, Legal Counsel, PACTT Technology - Marie Pfammatter, assistant-director legal service, University of Lausanne - Gaëlle de Cannière, Group DPO, Pictet Group - Philipp Fischer, attorney, Oberson Abels - Célian Hirsch, Maître-assistant, University of Geneva . #AI #contractmanagement #DataAct #OpenSourceAI #expertpanel #contracts Programme available : https://lnkd.in/eZTdGkM9
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