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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.
German mushrooms from Holland and Poland

Can a supermarket advertise German mushrooms if the product actually comes from Holland? Find out more here.
New withdrawal button 2026

Introduction: Simple withdrawal with a click From June 19, 2026, a new obligation will become a reality for online retailers in the EU: the so-called…
Vegan liqueur allowed without egg?

Is egg-free liqueur permitted? Discover the legal nuances and the ruling on vegan egg liqueur.
Risks and side effects for influencers

Find out all about the risks and side effects of influencers who advertise over-the-counter medicines without mandatory texts.
Getty Images vs. Stability AI

The dispute between Getty Images and Stability AI raises important questions about trademarks, copyrights and artificial intelligence.