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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 withdrawal button. The reason for this is EU Directive (EU) 2023/2673 of 22.11.2023, which aims to make the withdrawal from online contracts just as easy as concluding them. Consumers should…
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.
Shipping costs in advertisements

What obligations do retailers have regarding shipping costs in their advertisements? The Bochum Regional Court has a clear opinion on this.
Purchase on account as a sales promotion

Find out when purchase on account is classified as a sales promotion and which information obligations online retailers must observe.
Beauty claim or health claim

Beauty claim or health claim? Find out how legal decisions influence the advertising of collagen drinks.