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EUR 30 million contractual penalty enforceable

Background to the case At the heart of the proceedings were long-standing trademark disputes between two companies relating to the design of jeans. The trademark…
“Katze NÖ” enjoys copyright protection

“Katze Nö” drawing with raised middle finger is protected by copyright.
Amazon discount advertising anti-competitive

Online retailers on Amazon risk cease and desist letters under competition law if they advertise with strike prices and discounts on Amazon.
Vegan apple leather misleading

Find out why apple leather is considered misleading. A case shows the problems behind vegan alternatives.
Is coaching distance learning?

Is coaching distance learning? The Federal Court of Justice has ruled on this. Coaching providers now need to take action.
Limits of information in trademark law

What are the limits of information in trademark law? What applies if you no longer know the customers and suppliers of infringing goods?
R.I.P. ODR platform

Find out everything you need to know about the ODR platform and its discontinuation on 20.07.2025. What steps should companies take now?
A leaf like any other

A stylized hemp leaf lacks the necessary distinctiveness to be registered as a trademark.
New rules for advertising with sustainability

The German government plans to implement the new rules for advertising with sustainability and environmental claims and against greenwashing.
AI training with Facebook and Instagram

The Cologne Higher Regional Court has decided whether Meta may use publicly accessible data for AI training with Facebook.
Cancellation of the OBI color trademark

Learn more about the cancellation of the orange OBI color trademark and the challenges that come with color trademarks.
Awards for KPW

According to Best Lawyers and Handelsblatt, Clemens Pfitzer and Markus Wekwerth are among Germany’s Best Lawyers 2025.
Physician advertising for dietary supplements

Advertising by doctors is inadmissible if it contains health claims that do not correspond to established scientific knowledge.
E-cigarette pods without age verification

The sale of so-called pods without age verification is anti-competitive. Companies must ensure the protection of minors – otherwise there is a risk of cease and desist letters
Domain Yes, Company No

The combination with a top-level domain alone is not sufficient for generic terms to create a legally registrable company.
GenAI and copyright

EUIPO study: Learn more about GenAI and copyright. What impact does generative artificial intelligence have on copyright law?
Data from Facebook and Instagram for AI training

The Higher Regional Court of Cologne has ruled that Meta may use public user data from Facebook and Instagram for AI training.
Advertising for botanicals prohibited

ECJ: Advertising with health claims for botanicals currently inadmissible under the Health Claims Regulation.