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Design decision on ‘Sole technical function’ packs a punch – The CJEU breaks down the technical design exclusion in Papierfabriek ruling
SummaryIn a case which has been recognised as among the most impactful European design cases of the past year, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) has clarified the principles of ‘sole...
International
Consumer Products
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ELTIF 2.0: revised RTS amendments issued by ESMA
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has responded to the European Commission (the Commission) request for amendments to the draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for the new ELTIF...
International
Investment Funds
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Safeguarding Stability: EU's Intensified Scrutiny of Transfers with Russian Links
In a geopolitical landscape fraught with tension and complexity, the European Union (EU) continues to refine its strategies for maintaining stability and security, particularly with respect to financial...
International
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World IP Day: Could IP help fuel the renewable energy transition in Scotland and beyond?
The need to facilitate the transition to renewable energy and pressure to meet sustainable development goals continues to grow. As such, World IP Day seems an apt time to consider the vital role IP is...
International
Mining and Minerals
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European Court of Human Rights Issues Landmark Climate Ruling with Implications for Türkiye and Beyond
In a landmark judgment, the European Court of Human Rights (“ECtHR”) recently handed down a judgement on climate-related legal disputes, setting a precedent that has attracted attention beyond the...
International
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Update on the AML-CTF Package: Formal Adoption by the European Parliament on 24 April 2024
Following the political agreements which have been reached earlier this year, the European Parliament has now adopted the last remaining texts of the AML-CTF Package on 24 April 2024.By way of reminder...
International
Financial Services
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Article 82 GDPR: Liability claims under the right of access under data protection law
It is easy to request access pursuant to the GDPR. If it is not granted, if it is granted late nor not fully, claims for compensation may be asserted as a result.Employees against former employers, consumers...
International
Data Protection Law & IT Security Law
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Belgian Competition Authority authorises sale of 54 Louis Delhaize supermarkets to Colruyt
On 12 April 2024, the Belgian Competition Authority authorised the sale of 54 of 57 Louis Delhaize supermarkets under the brand Smatch, Match and Louis Delhaize to the Colruyt Group under merger control...
International
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Interpretation vs. decision-making: Bavarian Highest Regional Court rules on power of state courts and its limits to interpret and clarify operative part of arbitral awards in recognition proceedings
In a decision on an application for declaration of enforceability of a domestic arbitral award on agreed terms, the Bavarian Highest Regional Court (BayObLG) recently addressed the power of state courts...
International
Arbitration
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UPC: Court of Appeal clarifies questions of public access to certain procedural documents
In its decision dated 10 April 2024 (UPC_CoA_404/2023, ORD_19369/2024), the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) ruled on the requirements for public access to written pleadings and evidence.Based...
International
Dispute Resolution
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