Simont Braun

🚧 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 | 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟰: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Since 2020, the Belgian Civil Code has been evolving, and now extra-contractual liability (tort law) will be renewed by Book 6. What does this mean to you? Join us in this series as we unpack the impact of this reform in Belgium!    🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴? The previous Civil Code had three cases of vicarious liability (liability for someone else's tort) in Article 1384—covering parents, professors, and principals. The new Code retains these in Articles 6.12 to 6.14, but introduces a significant update:    📑 Article 6.15 establishes strict vicarious liability for legal entities, effective January 1, 2025. Both private and public legal persons will now be liable for damages caused by their (management) bodies or members thereof if these arise from a tort or other liability during or on the occasion of their duties.    This aligns the responsibility of legal entities with that of principals, providing a clear legal framework for accountability alongside existing liabilities (e.g., for their own and employees’ torts).    📩 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲? Contact us at rj@simontbraun.eu.     Stay tuned for Episode 5, where we’ll explore the new Causality Framework (Art. 6.18). #TortLawReform #BelgianCivilCode #LegalUpdate #ContractLaw #Liability #LegalReform #ContractManagement 

📊 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄! The updated thresholds for qualifying as a Small or Micro-Undertaking apply to financial years starting after 31 December 2023.   📈 To help navigate these changes, the Belgian Commission for Accounting Standards (CNC-CBN) has issued a draft opinion on the calculation methods, in particular in light of the transitional rules.   🔍 Curious about how these changes impact your business? Read our article authored by Melissa Maertens and Tom Swinnen from our Corporate team to gain insights into the changes and their potential impact on your business: https://lnkd.in/eT9u5VxY   #AccountingUpdates #BusinessCompliance #FinancialReporting #Belgium #SmallBusiness

🚀 𝗘𝗨 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 | On 10 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the “EU Design package”, marking a significant step in modernising design protection for the digital age.   ⚖️ Updates notably include a revision of the concepts of “design” and “product”, now covering digital products, the implementation of a repair clause in the new Directive, and enhanced rights for design holders.   📜 Want to delve deeper into the details? Our latest article, written by our partners Emmanuel Cornu, Fernand de Visscher and associate Arnaud Detry, breaks it all down for you ! Read our insightful article here : https://lnkd.in/eJJUYEG2 📧 Further questions or need for guidance on this new regulation? Don’t hesitate to reach out our experienced team : IP@simontbraun.eu   #EUDesign #DesignProtection #DigitalAge

🚀 𝗔𝗜: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀! As the EU introduces new rules on artificial intelligence, we are curious to hear your thoughts! 💬 Share your insights! We’ll discuss the results soon. #AIAct #ArtificialIntelligence #EURegulation #Poll #Innovation

⚖️ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘇𝗵𝗼𝘂! Simont Braun’s IP expert Emmanuel Cornu will be attending the AIPPI World Congress from 19-22 October. 🔗 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁-𝘂𝗽: Whether it's discussing the latest trends in intellectual property, exchanging valuable insights, or simply connecting with like-minded professionals, we are looking forward to engaging with fellow experts in the field. 🌐 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝘂𝘁: If you’d like to meet-up, feel free to contact Emmanuel Cornu at ec@simontbraun.eu. We look forward to building connections and sharing ideas to shape the future of IP. #AIPPI #IntellectualProperty #AIPPIWorldCongress #SimontBraun #Innovation #Networking #Leadership

🎉 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗻: 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂, 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗼î𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗗𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮. ● Simon Dallemagne is launching his career in our public and administrative law team, fuelled by passion for energy and environmental law; ● Martin Thireau joins our Real Estate and Public & Administrative law team as an assistant, ready to work his administrative magic and keep everything running smoothly; ● Benoit Thomas comes to us with 5 years of experience in business law and white-collar criminal law, making him a great addition to our Corporate M&A team; and ● Laura De Vita recently joined our Financial Services team, ready to navigate the complexities of financial regulations and digital finance. As they integrate with us, our core values of ownership, respect, integrity, solidary, excellence, growth mindset, and entrepreneurship will guide their path. Welcome to the team! We are thrilled to have you all on board and cannot wait to achieve great things together! #newteammembers #talentonboard #legalcareer #simontbraun

💊 𝗖𝗝𝗘𝗨 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 "𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁" 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗣𝗖 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 In its 16 July 2024 decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that the earliest Marketing Authorization (MA) granted for a product, even if withdrawn, is decisive in Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs). The chronological order of MAs for the same product is crucial when applying for an SPC. ⚖️ This ruling carries significant implications for pharmaceutical companies navigating patent extensions in Europe. 🔍 Discover how this landmark decision impacts SPC interpretation in the compelling article by our partner, Fernand de Visscher, and associate Marie-Ysaline Lannoye. Dive into the details here: https://lnkd.in/eT_rtJiT 📧 Further questions or need for guidance on patent and SPC protection? Don’t hesitate to reach out our experienced team : IP@simontbraun.eu   #IntellectualProperty #SPC #Pharma #PatentLaw #CJEU #Marketingauthorization

🚧 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 ! [FR/NL] ⚠️ Starting 1 January 2025, Belgium’s new tort law regime (Book 6 Civil Code) will bring substantial changes that may impact your business. To help you navigate this reform, our experts will guide you through its key aspects, including grounds of liability, causal links and damage compensation, followed by specialised workshops on real estate, corporate and dispute resolution matters. 🚀 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮! Seats are limited, so be sure to register soon! More information and registration here: https://lnkd.in/eFMJmPxN Looking forward to welcoming you there! #TortLawReform #BelgianCivilCode #LegalUpdate #ContractLaw #Liability #LegalReform #ContractManagement #LegalSeminar

🏙️ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 | Our partners, Manuela von Kuegelgen and Joris Beckers, will be attending EXPO REAL (Messe München), the International Trade Fair for Property and Investment on October 8-9.   💡 Looking forward to discuss new trends and opportunities, exchange valuable insights, or simply connect.   📩 Feel free to reach out to Manuela at mvk@simontbraun.eu or Joris at joris.beckers@simontbraun.eu    Looking forward to meeting you in Munich!   #RealEstate #ExpoReal #PropertyLaw #Networking #Munich

🚧 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 | 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟯: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁. Since 2020, the Belgian Civil Code has been evolving, and now extra-contractual liability (tort law) will be renewed by Book 6. What does this mean to you? Join us in this series as we unpack the impact of this reform in Belgium! 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄? Article 6.6 mainly codifies existing principles of fault liability. However, it introduces a series of criteria to help assess the existence of a fault, supplementing the general standard of negligence, such as: ▸𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀/𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: This "Law and Economics" approach acknowledges that some risks are so remote that it would be unreasonable to expect a prudent person to incur the costs necessary to avoid them; ▸𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁: Liability can be avoided if the harm was unforeseeable based on the knowledge available at the time (eg a company might not be liable for side effects that were not known when a product was released); ▸𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Article introduces legislative recognition of the principle of good administration for public authorities and the principle of good organization for private legal entities. 📩 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲? Contact us at rj@simontbraun.eu.   Stay tuned for Episode 4, where we’ll explore the Vicarious Liability (Art. 6.15). #TortLawReform #BelgianCivilCode #LegalUpdate #ContractLaw #Liability #LegalReform #ContractManagement