Merci vs. Danke, the battle of the chocolate titans

The chocolate brand Merci recently lost its US trademark opposition against the mark Danke for chocolate products. August Storck, Merci’s owner, argued the names were confusingly similar as “Danke” translates to “thank you” just like the French “merci.” US Trademark Decision The US Patent and Trademark Office rejected Storck’s opposition...

Draft Law amending and supplementing the Law on value added tax

The Law on Value Added Tax introduces the value added tax and regulates its assessment and payment. Value added tax, as a general consumption tax, is assessed and payable at all stages of production and trade, as well as throughout the service sector, unless otherwise prescribed by this Law. The...

Obsolescence of the Right to Claim Inheritance Through a Lawsuit

The obsolescence of the right to claim inheritance through a lawsuit is a legal institute that regulates the period within which heirs may exercise their right to an inheritance by filing a lawsuit.Obsolescence plays an important role in law, as it ensures legal certainty and stability in legal relations.In the...