The Xa Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible for patent law, has ruled on an action for annulment brought by the European Central Bank against a patent [...]
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In a ruling dated June 16, 2010, the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main (OLG Frankfurt. a.M.) overturned a decision of the Regional Court of Darmstadt (LG [...]
Learn moreIn the event of revocation, the seller shall bear the costs of sending the goods to the buyer.
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that a seller of goods in a distance selling transaction may not charge a consumer with the costs of sending the goods [...]
Learn moreHigher Regional Court of Oldenburg Prohibits Advertising with '110 Years of Furniture Tradition'
An advertisement with a "110-year furniture tradition" that contains a quality statement is likely to influence consumers' purchasing decisions. If a [...]
Learn moreE-Plus Not Required to Permit Use of SIM Cards in GSM Gateways
The Federal Court of Justice has ruled that the mobile communications operator E-Plus is not obliged to permit the use of its SIM cards in so-called GSM gateways. [...]
Learn moreOn Rent Reduction for Undersized Living Space
The Federal Court of Justice has ruled that a defect of a rented apartment due to a deviation in area can also exist if the written rental agreement [...]
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