10.06.2016
BRAND & DESIGN
Will Rubik’s Cube share the fate of LEGO blocks?
More than 40 years have passed since Ernő Rubik created his magical cube (hun. bűvös kocka) in 1974. Within that time, many techniques and ways of solving the cube have been developed, whereby competitors break speed records solving the cube, with speedcubing (speedsolving) enjoying unflagging popularity. Registering the shape From a legal point of view, [...]
17.12.2015
NEW TECH & INNOVATIONS
Changes are coming to the European law on personal data protection – time for penalties and child protection!
The European Parliament reports the ongoing talks on Tuesday have brought a "strong compromise" with the Council concerning the work on the high level of protection of personal data. This work relates to regulations and directives, which will be the subject of a vote in the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs. What [...]
08.11.2015
NEW TECH & INNOVATIONS
OCCP's online case law database
A few days ago we informed you about new clarifications by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (OCCP) in relation to amicable decisions (OCCP provides new guidelines on amicable decisions). In line with its mission for transparency, the OCCP has now created an initial database where decisions concerning the infringement of collective consumer interests, [...]
29.10.2015
ADVERTISING & EVENTS
OCCP provides new guidelines on amicable decisions
What is an amicable decision and what does it do? The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection may issue an „amicable decision” to entrepreneurs in cases related to anti-competitive practices (Article 12 of The Protection of Competition and Consumers Act) and those practices infringing upon collective consumer interests (Article 28) ending such disputes in an amiable manner. When is an amicable [...]
20.10.2015
FASHION, CULTURE & ART
From Solférino to Luxembourg: The spirit of The Angelus painting before the Court of Justice of the European Union
Droit de suite. The Orsay Museum, one of the top three museums in Paris, is located on the left bank of the River Seine, close to the “Solférino” metro station. There one can admire the most famous painting by Jean-François Millet – The Angelus (L’Angelus). It represents a 19th century European trend towards folklore and [...]
30.09.2015
BRAND & DESIGN
Caimans, Crocodiles and Alligators – Lacoste's monopoly of the Crocodilia reptile order. But what about “Gucio”?
Today, the General Court of the European Union rendered its judgement in case T-364/13 concerning Lacoste’s objection filed with the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) of the following logo for clothing, footwear, bags, as well as pet cushions, and real estate lettings: The company applying for its registration is a Polish partnership [...]
28.07.2015
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND MEDIA CRISES
Opinions on websites can be critical – but they must be reliable and fair!
Websites collecting opinions about “public persons” may present also negative opinions – as long as such opinions are reliable and fair. But they must bear in mind that their evaluation of such criticism (and the credibility of notification in this respect) – if the injured party does not agree with it – will be subject [...]
24.07.2015
ADVERTISING & EVENTS
External advertising saga continued – what does the “Landscaping Act” change”?
We have already posted on the IPBLOG how to legally advertise in the outdoors. That post was inspired by the legislative works, then in progress, on the Landscaping Act draft. The Act was signed by the President of the Republic of Poland in May, and will come into force on September 10, 2015. For this [...]
20.07.2015
PERSONAL RIGHTS AND MEDIA CRISES
Removing internet comments under consideration by the European Court of Human Rights
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg ruled the liability of websites for the content of comments posted thereon by readers is in compliance with the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and does not violate Article 10 thereof (regarding the freedom of expression). Article [...]
10.06.2015
ADVERTISING & EVENTS
Can tea have the flavor of vanilla? – The Court of Justice of the EU examines
An average, adequately informed and sufficiently careful and reasonable consumer may find it sometimes quite difficult to tell what exactly it is that he/she puts in his/her shopping basket. The situation is no different in the case of a “fruit” tea named “Felix – raspberry and vanilla adventure”, made by the Teekanne company, whose packaging is [...]
28.05.2015
BRAND & DESIGN
Black clouds over Skype…
Skye terrier, skylab, skylight, Skywalker, and the list goes on… but let’s focus on two words: “Sky” and “Skype”. Although these are two separate words, according to the Court of the European Union they are similar enough to prevent Microsoft from registering “Skype” as a trade mark. The IT giant from Redmond, Washington ,, from 2011 [...]
20.05.2015
NEW TECH & INNOVATIONS
Office of Competition and Consumer Protection: A receipt could come in handy, but it is not by all means necessary…
When we buy something in a shop, it can turn out the product we bought is defective. In such case, we, as consumers and independent of the entrepreneur, may exercise our right of complaint in the form of warranty (in every circumstances) or guarantee (if granted). In practice , we may demand the goods be [...]
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