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FAQs from the EU Commission on the EmpCo Directive

The EU Commission’s FAQs on the EmpCo Directive clarify important questions on implementation and the impact on companies.
Copyright on furniture

Copyright on furniture: The ECJ strengthens the protection of design furniture and clarifies when creative design is protected against imitation.
Amazon Smile prevails

Trademark application rejected due to similarity to Amazon Smile. EUIPO on the scope of protection for trademarks with a reputation.
Platforms are liable for sensitive data in user ads

When a complaint leads to loss of control What begins as a harmless classifieds platform can quickly develop into a drastic example of how privacy…
Rudolph saves Christmas (Don’t buy fakes)

We wish you a Merry Christmas The first day of Advent traditionally marks the start of the Christmas season in Germany. The days are getting…
Amazon is a VLOP

Now confirmed by the courts: Amazon is a VLOP (Very Large Online Platform). What are the consequences of this classification under the Digital Services Act?
EU guarantee madness

Warranty madness in the EU: New EU regulations on information obligations regarding warranty rights in online trading from 27.09.2026.
Brokerage contract ineffective per click

Can a brokerage contract be invalid if the labeling of the button to conclude the contract is incorrect? The Federal Court of Justice says yes.
Distance Learning Act soon to be history?

Standards Control Council calls for the Distance Learning Act to be abolished because it is a bureaucratic burden that is no longer practicable for anyone.
The vegan label controversy

Dispute over vegan seals with a green V on a yellow background decided by the European Court of Justice due to the risk of confusion under trademark law.
Fraudulent invoices for registrations

Find out how you can recognize fraudulent invoices for design, patent and trademark applications and protect yourself against them.
Direct advertising through registration

Direct marketing by registration: Is registration sufficient under data protection law for the use of emails for marketing purposes?
No non-alcoholic gin

Is non-alcoholic gin legally permissible? Find out more about the debate on spirits designations and the ECJ’s decision.
Coupon advertising for prescriptions

Coupon advertising for prescriptions is controversial. A decision by the Federal Court of Justice shows the legal conditions for pharmaceutical advertising.
Patent search made easy

Perplexity Patents and Google Patents: Find out how you can easily search for prior art in patent law.
Protection of secrets in court

Protecting secrets in court: what litigation tactics must companies use to protect sensitive information?
Foreign trademarks as search terms

Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court decides on the infringement of a protected trademark by keyword advertising in e-commerce.
GEMA wins against OpenAI

GEMA wins against OpenAI: The ruling is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the AI industry and copyright protection.