Geographical indications are intellectual property rights used to protect products that are connected with a specific geographical area. The protection of geographical indications gives protection to the both sides. On the one hand, consumers are protected from being misled regarding the origin of the product, while on the other hand,...
Directive (EU) 2023/2673 amends the Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) by introducing a mandatory electronic withdrawal function for distance contracts concluded via online interfaces. These new rules will take effect on 19 June 2026, requiring traders to enable consumers to withdraw from contracts via a withdrawal function on their e-commerce websites....
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a pivotal ruling in Case C-168/24, clarifying when a company can use a designer’s name as a trademark after their professional relationship ends. This decision balances trademark rights with consumer protection in creative industries. Designer [W] [X] built a career...
