Request for information and its prerequisites
Pursuing claims for acts of unfair competition is often difficult due to the lack of access of the aggrieved party
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“Biohumus” – does a designation of a fertiliser can be misleading as to its composition?
In the unfair competition case which had its finale before the Supreme Court, the defendant was the producer of organic
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Plant patents – exclusive rights to plant variety
With the development of society’s awareness of healthy eating based on plant-based diet and the growing importance of ecological farming,
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Recommendations of UOKiK for consumers and influencers – labelling of advertisements
The labelling of sponsored materials by influencers has already been discussed in the “Unfair Competition & Compliance Law Portal” in
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Advertising medical devices – new requirements
On 1st January 2023 the provisions of the Act of 7 April 2022 on medical devices comes into force, concerning
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Purchase of tickets for cultural and sport events on the Internet – when is there no right of withdrawal?
The subject matter of the request for a preliminary ruling by the EU Court of Justice was the issue of
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“Order with obligation to pay” and „complete booking” – unequivocal confirmation for consumer
According to Article 8(2) second subparagraph of the Directive 2011/83 of 25 October 2011 on consumer rights, in case of
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Manufacturer’s guarantee – what must trader inform about in the internet offer?
In the judgment of 5th May 2022, case number C-179/21, the CJEU took the position on the scope of information
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New Act on contractual advantage – food market
Unfair use of the contractual advantage on the agricultural-food market by retail chains is a problem that suppliers have been
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Trade discounts and unfair competition
Discounts granted by suppliers of goods are often used in business as a way of making settlements between contractors. The
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