Media Mentions
2008
Frank Schoneveld and Marc Sorini were quoted in the May 20 issue of Managing Intellectual Property in an article discussing the regulatory issues that alcohol manufacturers and distributors face when importing their product into the European Union and United States. Mr. Sorini said that while many people regard the U.S. as one of the most open economies in the world, when it comes to alcohol, "The regulatory system is more complicated, more expensive and more time consuming than you could have possibly imagined." Mr. Schoneveld advised people not only to register trade marks, but also to look at getting additional protection such as protected designation, traditional specialty guaranteed and, if possible, protected geographical indication.
Frank Schoneveld, Marc E. Sorini, Alcohol Beverages & Products, Brussels, EU Regulatory, Intellectual Property - Alcohol Beverages & Products
2007
Frank Schoneveld was quoted in the July 31 issue of International Herald Tribune in relation to the legal actions brought by several EU Member States and companies challenging the carbon emission quotas determined by the European Commission. Mr. Shoneveld explained that losses by the European Commission in these court cases "could throw the entire market out of balance .... Suddenly there could be anywhere between 5 percent and 20 percent more CO2 emissions allowed depending on the country." He added that judges could however seek to make their rulings narrow enough to avoid destabilising carbon markets.
Frank Schoneveld, Brussels, European Energy
2006
Frank Schoneveld was quoted in the April 21 issue of Competition Law360 regarding new EU State aid rules for R&D.
Frank Schoneveld, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels
Frank Schoneveld was interviewed on 10 February by LexisNexis regarding the impact on drug firms of paediatric product regulation.
Frank Schoneveld, Brussels, EU Regulatory, Product Liability
