Lexicon

The DNS is a large address book for the internet with which domain names can be translated into IP addresses, and vice versa. 

Duplicating a work means taking over or copying work. Editing a work that does not create a new original work can also be seen as […]

It has been established in settled case-law that IT suppliers have a duty of care. The criterion is whether or not the supplier “met the […]

E-commerce (also known as e-business) is the term used for e-commerce business. The internet, in particular, has caused a huge increase in e-commerce. Additional Regulations […]

A best-efforts obligation is a contractual obligation to make a certain effort. Opposite to the best efforts obligation is the result obligation, whereby the focus […]

Electronic communication service is a term used in the ePrivacy Regulation. The term is defined in the European Electronic Communications Code. It concerns internet access […]

In an agreement, most people envision a contract signed by the parties. The conclusion of a contract is, however, form-free and can take place in […]

Electronic communication data is a term from the ePrivacy Regulation. It includes both the content of electronic communication and metadata (data about the electronic communication […]

The ePrivacy Regulation (also called European ePrivacy Regulation or EPV) provides rules regarding the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms in the provision and use […]

Escalatie is het (geleidelijk) verergeren van een conflictsituatie. Idealiter komen partijen tot een oplossing van het conflict voordat het conflict is geëscaleerd. In sommige gevallen […]

In ICT, it regularly happens that the ICT supplier and ICT customer conclude an escrow agreement. With an escrow agreement, parties agree on an arrangement […]

A right errors if a creditor has behaved in a manner that is incompatible with the subsequent assertion of the right in question, according to […]

An EU trademark is a trademark registered throughout the European Union. EU trademarks should be registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). An […]

A European directive is a legislative instrument of the European Union (EU). A directive is binding in the sense that the result is to be […]

The European order for payment makes it possible within the European Union to recover an undisputed claim on a foreign debtor through the courts. This […]

A so-called “European regulation” is a European decision of general application. A European regulation is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in every member […]

An ex parte puts holders of intellectual property rights in a procedure to put an end to an impending infringement. The ex parte is somewhat […]

Enforcement of a judgment is also known as an execution. For more information see execution.

After the judge has given a decision, it can be sent to the bailiff to “execute” the sentence. This means that the bailiff can “enforce” […]

Execution is a form of attachment that can be seized after a claim has been assigned in a rendered judgment. The purpose of an execution […]

Exoneration is a synonym for limitation of liability. For more information see liability limitation.

An expedited procedure is an appeal against summary judgements. Process Regulations The possibility to appeal against a summary judgment is not regulated by law. However, […]

An expert report is the advice of a specialist in legal proceedings. An expert report can be requested by both parties and also by the […]

Prescription means that after a certain period of time, the claim is no longer legally enforceable. The statute of limitation has been created to serve […]

When an agreement has a strict deadline and has been exceeded without result, the debtor is automatically in default and no notice of default is […]