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IDO association loses due to data protection cease and desist letter

IDO association fails with injunction action against car accessory dealer due to missing privacy policy on the eBay platform before the Stuttgart Regional Court.
Trade Secrets Act: What companies need to do now

The new Trade Secrets Act (GeschGehG) changes the requirements for the protection of trade secrets in Germany.
Instagram: Temporary injunction against influencer for surreptitious advertising

More and more companies are advertising with influencers on social media platforms such as Instagram without complying with labeling requirements.
Name “cream cheese” for vegan spread?

Is it permissible to advertise a vegan spread with the statement “like cream cheese”? Or is such advertising anti-competitive?
No before/after pictures for cosmetic surgery

Are doctors allowed to advertise cosmetic surgery, in particular by presenting photos of patients before and after treatment?
Link liability – the end of copyright on the Internet?

Link liability for copyright infringements on the internet – nightmare for authors or the end of the internet as we know it? Proceedings before the ECJ.
GEMA vs. YouTube

GEMA – YouTube. What happens when users of platforms upload videos with illegal content? This raises the question of whether platforms are liable for this.
Liability for hyperlinks

Under what circumstances are you liable for a hyperlink on your own website and when do you have to remove such links to avoid trouble?
What exactly is an outlet?

Who is actually allowed to advertise with the term “outlet” and what does it mean? Is the use of “outlet” by online retailers permitted?
SEO and SEA: Service contract or contract for work?

The contractual classification of SEO and SEA services provided by agencies as a service contract or contract for work is of great relevance in the event of a dispute.
The Marlboro Man and the tobacco advertising ban

Probably no longer permitted today: The Marlboro Man, cigarette icon of the 20th century. On the changes and requirements for tobacco and cigarette advertising.
Amazon warning trap

Clemens Pfitzer, certified expert in intellectual property law and IT-law, outlines some of the most common reasons for cease and desist letters from retailers on Amazon.
Rubik’s cube remains protected

The Rubik’s cube, which has been popular since the 1980s, remains protected as a 3D trademark. Following a decision by the EUG, the cancellation of the trademark would be rejected.
Free second pair of glasses

Are opticians allowed to advertise a free second pair of glasses or is this an inadmissible advertising gift under the law on the advertising of therapeutic products?
Embedding third-party content on the web is not a copyright infringement!

The European Court of Justice clarifies that the embedding of third-party content (framing) does not infringe copyrights under certain conditions.
EUR 1,000 in damages for nude photos via WhatsApp

What claims are you entitled to if classmates share nude photos via Whatsapp? Frankfurt Regional Court awards compensation for pain and suffering.
Nasty UBER surprise for UBER drivers

What legal challenges do UBER drivers face in Germany and how does the legal situation affect their work?
Right of withdrawal for gold bars

Is there a right of withdrawal when buying gold bars online? Or is there an exception to the right of withdrawal?