On 24 May 2024, WIPO member states approved a groundbreaking new Treaty related to intellectual property (IP), genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge. Marking a historic breakthrough, this Agreement is not only the first new WIPO agreement in more than a decade, but also the first to deal with genetic...
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European Commission fines Mondelēz International INC. for cross-border trade restrictions
In its press release of May 23, 2024, the European Commission announced that it has fined Mondelēz, one of the biggest producers of chocolate and biscuits in the amount of €337.5 million for breach of European Union’s competition rules. The existence of a single internal market in the European Union...
Andersen’s European Guide – Understanding the Legal Framework of Influencer Marketing in the EU
We introduce you the Andersen European Guide: Understanding the Legal Framework of Influencer Marketing in the EU. The guide presents an overview of the status of the influencers and the legal landscape—or lack thereof—surrounding their activities. Who exactly are these influencers? What regulations govern their operations, if any? And what...