The publication of customer reviews on a company's website can be advertising that is covered by a cease-and-desist declaration subject to criminal penalties. This was decided by the 6th [...]
Learn morePurely plant-based products may not be sold under names such as "milk", "cream", "butter", "cheese" or "yoghurt".
The German company TofuTown produces and distributes vegetarian and vegan food products. In particular, it promotes and sells purely plant-based products under [...]
Learn moreNon-competition clauses without compensation are void
A post-contractual non-competition clause is void if the agreement, contrary to Section 110 GewO in conjunction with Section 74 (2) HGB, does not provide for a claim [...]
Learn moreSpringer wins partial victory against internet ad blocker "Adblock Plus
In the dispute over the admissibility of the Internet ad blocker "Adblock Plus", Axel Springer AG has won a partial victory against the Cologne-based provider [...].
Learn moreUnauthorised publication of intimate photos justifies damages for pain and suffering in the amount of 7,000 euros
If a man publishes a photo showing him having oral sex with a woman on the Internet without the woman's consent and [...]
Learn moreNo access by parents to Facebook account of their deceased daughter
The Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Facebook in the second instance and dismissed the lawsuit of a mother who wanted access to [...]
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