TRADE MARK LAW: PLACING LUXURY GOODS IN DISCOUNT STORES CAN AFFECT THEIR QUALITY

French fashion house Dior has the upper hand in legal battle over ‘dumping’ of its goods Placing luxury goods like Christian Dior products in discount stores can affect their quality according to the European Court of Justice, in a ruling on April 23, 2009, thereby backing the renowned French fashion house Dior in a trademark case.… Continue reading TRADE MARK LAW: PLACING LUXURY GOODS IN DISCOUNT STORES CAN AFFECT THEIR QUALITY

NEW GERMAN GAMING LAW IN VIOLATION WITH EU LAW

State monopolies granted exclusivity New gaming/gambling legislation entered into force in Germany on 1 January 2008. Although one would expect Germany to observe the laws and regulations of the European Community, it confirmed the country’s state monopolies on lotteries and sports betting and, despite several judgments of the EU Court of Justice (e.g. Placanica et al.),… Continue reading NEW GERMAN GAMING LAW IN VIOLATION WITH EU LAW