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A New Approach to Media Merger and Acquisition Control – the Example of Austria

In order to align with the European Media Freedom Act, Austria is taking concrete steps by adopting appropriate laws at the national level, in order to ensure greater control over mergers and acquisitions involving business entities in the media sector. The amendments to Austrian legislation are expected to achieve several...

Why is Gen Z prime target for counterfeit goods?

Counterfeit goods are a growing threat to safer online shopping. Research from Corsearch estimates global trade in counterfeits could reach $1.79 trillion by 2030, spanning everything from fashion and beauty to electronics. Gen Z may be digitally native, but that doesn’t make them scam-proof. A 2023 Deloitte study found younger...

Regulation of Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products

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,...