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European Commission kick starts overhaul of EU telecom law

“Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted in one moment, would you capture it or just let it slip?” asks Eminem in his song “Lose Yourself”. This year might provide just one of those once-in-a-life time opportunities for EU telecom law. Many stakeholders have been calling for...... Continue Reading

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Jun 16

EU CommissionEuropeFrance

New Procedural Rules for Trade Secrets in Germany

On April 1, 2025, the Act to Strengthen Germany as a Location for Justice—formally titled Justizstandort-Stärkungsgesetz of October 7, 2024 (Federal Law Gazette 2024 I No. 302)—entered into force. This legislation aims to enhance Germany’s attractiveness as a venue for international commercial litigation by, among other things, establishing commercial courts and permitting the use of...... Continue Reading

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May 20

CopyrightEuropeGermany

The EU’s New Packaging Regulation – What’s your IP got to do with it

The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was published on 22 January 2025 in the EU official journal. It will enter into force on 9 February 2025 and apply with immediate effect in the EU Member States from 12 August 2026. The PPWR applies to all packaging placed on the EU market and...... Continue Reading

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Jan 30

Brand ProtectionConsumer LawDesigns