EU

Legal experts at Nordemann set out why it is critical that EU Member States implement Article 17 of the DSM Directive uniformly.

Even as a "neutral intermediary provider", Facebook is ordered to do more to ban advertisements for counterfeits from its platform. Read analysis by ILN member LXA.

In 2021, EU members have to implement provisions about commercial communication including the product placement regulation resulting from the Audiovisual and Media Services (AVMS) Directive. Read expert analysis by ILN member UGGC.

Original Beauty Technology Company Limited successfully enforced both unregistered UK and EU design rights in respect of competitor G4K Fashion's bodycon and bandage dresses. Read expert analysis by ILN member Wiggin.

Leading cookware brand Tefal has been refused trade mark registration of their “Famous Red Spot” in the UK. Read analysis by legal experts at ILN member Wiggin.

The German Federal Supreme Court has held that domain registrars must disconnect domains used by structurally copyright infringing websites. Read the analysis by experts at ILN member NORDEMANN.

The judgement resolves the conflict raised between Vorwek - producer of the Thermomix food processor - and Lidl Supermarkets. Read expert analysis by ILN member Santiago Mediano Abogados.

The publication of the EUIPO communication 'New types of trademarks' in April 2021 could increase the filing of non-traditional trademarks. Read expert analysis by ILN member UGGC to learn why.