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Masterclass for coaches in the Distance Learning Protection Act
So-called master classes and coaches are now available for almost all areas of life. A decision by the Hamburg Regional Court now shows when customers…
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Price with or without deposit
Clarity about the price with or without a deposit: this is how retailers must state the price, taking into account the price indication regulation.
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No reimbursement of costs for a patent attorney in trademark matters
Patent attorney in trademark disputes In the past, patent attorney fees were always reimbursable in trademark disputes. This legal situation has changed, not least since…
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No use of the trademark for disposable deposits
In Germany, the trademark for one-way deposits is emblazoned on all disposable bottles and beverage cans. The European Court of First Instance clarifies why this…
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Satisfaction guarantee is a real guarantee
A guarantee is an obligation of the entrepreneur that goes beyond the mere warranty. But when does a guarantee exist in the legal sense? Is…
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Known from… what actually?
Awareness advertising is a powerful tool in a company’s marketing mix. This is why many websites include references such as “Known from” and then list…
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Risk of repetition despite cease-and-desist declaration
With the reform of competition law at the end of 2020, the legislator wanted to make it more difficult to prosecute some competition law infringements….
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Putin and public morality in trademark law
Are there absolute grounds for refusing protection for a trademark application with the name of Russian President Putin because it is contrary to public morals?…
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Odor marker for golf balls
The registration of an olfactory trademark presents great difficulties and a complex challenge in trademark law. A recent ruling by the Federal Patent Court sheds…
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EU-US Data Privacy Framework in force
After Safe Harbor and Privacy Shield were overturned by the European Court of Justice years ago as the legal basis for the transfer of personal…
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No ban on the name Königsalm before the Stuttgart Spring Festival
Shortly before the start of the Stuttgart Spring Festival, Apel Königs-Alm GmbH attempted to prevent the Königsalm on the Wasen with a temporary injunction due…
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Layher retains 5% compensation for damages
In a dispute between two scaffolding manufacturers over the use of the “Layher” trademark, Layher has been awarded 5% damages. After proceedings up to the…
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Jägermeister defeats Selva Negra in trademark dispute
Herbal liqueur giant Mast Jägermeister loses to Selva Negra, which was represented by KPW, in a trademark dispute before the Hamburg Regional Court.
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Focus Top Medical Seal misleading?
Every year, Focus magazine publishes a list of the top doctors in Germany. Many doctors want to use this for advertising purposes and advertise their…
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WTR 1000, 2023: 1 x silver and 3 x bronze for KPW
KPW once again receives bronze in the WTR 1000, the global ranking of the World Trademark Review. All partners were also recognized.
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Infringement of a certification mark
What standards apply when assessing whether a certification mark has been infringed? To what extent do these differ from the standards for other types of…
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Where can Himalayan salt come from?
What requirements are placed on geographical indications of source if the consumer associates a very specific place with the designation? Is the geological location in…
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Rating portal must provide evidence of customer contact
Bad reviews are a nuisance for many companies, especially if the reviewer was not even a customer. But in the case of anonymous reviews, is…