Pierstone recognised in the IP STARS rankings21 Jul 2026We are proud to announce that Pierstone has been ranked Tier 3 in Copyright & Related Rights by IP STARS.
Pierstone partners plead before the ECJ Grand Chamber in Streamz Case10 Jul 2026On 6 and 7 July, the Grand Chamber of the Cour de justice de l'Union européenne held oral hearings in the much-anticipated Streamz case (C-663/24). The Grand Chamber is reserved for complex and/or important cases for the development of EU law. The Streamz case is indeed of paramount importance for EU authors and performers.
Ranking Alert21 Apr 2026Following the recent publication of both the 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 and the 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, we are pleased to share that Pierstone has once again been recognised for the excellence of its practice.
IP leader joins Pierstone Brussels!19 Mar 2026Pierstone is delighted to announce that Fabienne Brison, Professor at the VUB and KU Leuven, has joined the firm as a new Partner.
We are happy to welcome Ségolène Nève to Pierstone Brussels!1 Jan 2026Ségolène joined us in January as an Associate within our Intellectual Property & IT Law department.
Press release: Sky claims solutions15 Dec 2019PIERSTONE BRUSSELS JOINS ONE SKY CLAIMS SOLUTIONS AS A LAUNCH MEMBER FIRM
Trade marks meet political speech in the IKEA judgement18 Sep 2026In its recent judgement in Inter IKEA Systems BV v Vlaams Belang (C-298/23), the CJUE examined whether freedom of expression can justify the unauthorised use of a well-known trade mark in a political campaign. The Vlaams Belang, a Belgian political party, launched its ‘IKEA-Plan’ on immigration policy. This plan incorporated signs, colours and visual elements associated with IKEA's brand identity. While the Vlaams Belang argued that its use of the marks formed part of protected political expres
Belgium further adjusts its copyright tax regime30 Jul 2026Two recent laws bring important changes, both applicable to income paid or attributed as from 1 January 2026
We attended CPDP202621 Jun 2026Here are our key takeaways. 10 years after GDPR, the debates are more complex than ever. AI is reshaping everything.
Drafting a Modular Data Processing Agreement under the GDPR: From Formal Requirement to Structured Legal Architecture21 May 2026Too often, the Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is treated as a simple annex. In reality, under the GDPR, it is one of the key instruments for turning compliance into concrete operational obligations. A modular approach can make the DPA both more robust legally and more practical operationally. In this article attached, we explore why better DPA drafting matters and why structure is now a compliance issue, not just a drafting preference.
Belgium strenghtens its dynamic injunction regime10 May 2026Belgium’s “dynamic injunction” framework has become a key enforcement tool against large-scale online infringements. The Law of 20 April 2026 further strengthens this regime with two important developments.
Flash News: Belgium moves to implement the EU "Empowering Consumers" Directive (2024/825)21 Mar 2026On 6 March 2026, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved a preliminary draft law transposing EU Directive 2024/825, aimed at empowering consumers to make informed choices in the green transition.
Design vs Copyright: the CJEU draws a clear line 26 Jan 2026“Mio / Konektra” and “Deity Shoes” – December 2025
Law360 – What to expect from EU’s Data Governance Act28 Nov 2022What To Expect From EU’s Data Governance Act By Alain Strowel, Ophélie Snoy and Solène Festor (November 21, 2022)
Pierstone Brussels announces publication of new study on algorithmic transparency23 Apr 2021Pierstone Brussels is pleased to announce the publication of the study “Towards a robust framework for algorithmic transparency to tackle the dissemination of illegal and harmful content on online platforms” authored by Pierstone’s Partner Prof. Alain Strowel and Associate Laura Somaini within a project supported by Bouygues Europe.