Geographic designation of the product „Himalaya Salz” can be misleading
The German Federal Tribunal of Justice [BGH] decided the important issue concerning the use of geographic designations to mark products
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The new EU Regulation on protection of personal data of natural persons
On 24th May 2016, the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27th April 2016 became effective
Read moreResponsibilities of an administrator of a network bulletin appraising physicians
judgment of the Federal Court of Justice [BGH] of 1st March 2016, file ref No. VI ZR 34/15 The defendant
Read moreDescription of the button for ordering the Internet service Amazon-Prime to be changed
In the opinion of the Higher Regional Court, the description on the button for ordering a gratuitous trial subscription to
Read moreWithdrawal from the remote agreement irrespective of a consumer’s motives
The German BGH confirmed that a consumer has the statutory right to withdraw from the agreement concluded outside the premises
Read moreODR Platform and new responsibilities for on-line markets
On 15 February 2016, the European Commission inaugurated the Online Dispute Resolution Platform. Its goal is to help consumers and
Read moreA ban on misleading advertising
The defendant advertised himself in the German business directory, the so called “Yellow Pages”, in the column “Sewage system clearance”.
Read moreA commission given to a professional agency for preparing an advertisement does not absolve an entrepreneur from responsibility for an act of unfair competition
judgment of the Supreme Court of 9 April 2015, file reference II CSK 338/14 The proceedings concerned a claim for
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A tourist portal administrator is not responsible for the opinions published by users
The German Federal Court of Justice stated that an administrator of a tourist portal enabling users to assess hotel facilities
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A raspberry photo on a raspberry flavoured tea pack may be misleading
The Court of Justice of the European Union stated that a label on a fruit tea suggesting that it contains
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