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First Dutch excessive pricing case in pharma may be expected soon

On 7 March 2018, the president of the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) together with two colleagues published a paper concerning the application of the competition rules in the pharmaceutical industry.

Het Besluit stikstofreductie en natuurverbetering is ter consultatie gegaan

De minister van LNV had er verschillende oppositiepartijen voor nodig, maar het is haar gelukt: begin december 2020 werd bekend dat er voldoende steun is voor de Wet stikstofreductie en natuurverbetering (ook wel: de stikstofwet, of de “Wsn”).

ACM study calls for regulation of Big Techs on payment market

The ACM’s market study, published on 1 December 2020, provides an overview of recent and upcoming developments concerning the role of Big Tech companies in both online and offline payment markets in the Netherlands.

Do the math: ACM publishes strategy on monitoring use algorithms

The ACM worries that the use of algorithms may lead to the creation of cartels, or nudge consumers towards a purchasing decision that is not in their best interest.

Amsterdam District Court puts a halt to unlimited forum shopping

On 25 November 2020, the Amsterdam District Court (the Court) declined jurisdiction over all non-Dutch defendants (the foreign defendants) in proceedings for compensation of damage based partly on an infringement of Article 101 TFEU.

Commission evaluates Antitrust Damages Directive: to be continued

On 14 December 2020, the Commission published a report on the implementation of the Antitrust Damages Directive (the Directive). The Commission observes a significant increase in antitrust damages actions since the adoption of the Directive.

(Geo)blockbuster: Canal+ ruling annuls commitment decision

A heads-up for companies seeking to settle in antitrust proceedings: commercially-affected third party complainants are not to be ignored.

Never fear, a post-Brexit competition law checklist is here

On 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom completes the process of separating from the European Union. However, the split between the UK and EU regimes will be a gradual process rather than a swift surgical cut, due to the treatment of ongoing cases and vario

Gatecrashing gatekeepers? The EU’s digital reform is out

Christmas is a time for contemplation, and the proposals of the long-awaited Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act may give gatekeepers and other online intermediaries even more reason to be pensive this year.

Webinar: The contraversial Bayer judgment and its potential impact on patent litigation in Europe

Philippe Campolini, IP partner at Stibbe in Brussels, acts as panelist in a webinar organised by EPLAW (the European Patent Lawyers Association) on the contraversial Bayer judgment and its potential impact on patent litigation in Europe.

Annual Competition Law Update 2021

The Stibbe Annual Competition Update will take place online on 28 January 2021.

Webinar: Intellectual Property Rights and Insolvency Proceedings

Agoria, Belgium’s largest sectorial employers’ federation of technology driven companies, patent office V.O. and Stibbe jointly organise a webinar on the main aspects of insolvency proceedings and their impact on intellectual property rights.

Stibbe hosts a webinar on trade secrets in corporate matters organised by IBJ/IJE

On 20 October 2020, our IP partners, Ignace Vernimme and Philippe Campolini host a webinar on trade secrets in corporate matters.

Stibbe hosts a webinar on dawn raids organised by IBJ/IJE

Several Stibbe lawyers explain the rights and obligations of companies when confronted with announced or unannounced raids. What do to when, for example, tax authorities, the competition authorities, police services or a bailiff are at your doorstep?

Seminar on Trade Secrets in corporate matters

Shhhhhh.... Don't tell anyone! Trade Secrets in corporate matters. On 31 January 2020, our IP and corporate law departments organise a seminar on Trade Secrets in corporate matters.

Caitlin De Luyck

Junior Associate Brussels

Highest Dutch court: the postman may still ring twice?

The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy was wrong to unblock the ACM’s prohibited merger between postal operators PostNL and Sandd on grounds of public interest.

Foreign Subsidies Regulation crosses the finish line

On 30 June 2022, the European Parliament and the European Council reached agreement on the final text of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

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