The substantial gains made by the ruling UK Conservative Party in the general election on 12 December 2019 mean that, barring the unexpected, the UK
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Nike Fined €12.5 Million for Restricting Intra-EEA Sales
In a warning shot to businesses using intellectual property rights to restrict cross-border sales within the European Economic Area (EEA), on 25 March 2019 the
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Director Disqualification: CMA Signals Increased Enforcement
The Consultation
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has on 26 July 2018 opened a consultation on revised guidance (Revised Guidance) on competition disqualification
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Frankfurt Court Approves Online Marketplace Restriction for Luxury Perfumes
The Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt ruled on 12 July 2018 that manufacturers of luxury products are permitted to restrict authorised resellers from reselling on
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CJEU: Online Platform Bans in Selective Distribution Arrangements Permitted Where They Protect ‘Aura of Luxury’ of Luxury Goods – But What is a ‘Luxury’ Good?
On 6 December 2017 the EU Court of Justice (CJEU) issued its long-awaited preliminary ruling in the case of Coty Germany GmbH v Parfü
Foreign Investment and National Security: Stricter Controls Proposed by the EU and UK
Within the last few weeks, both the EU and the UK have published proposals for greater screening and control of foreign direct investments (FDI) into
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