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The distribution of the "Einkauf Aktuell" advertising mailing by Deutsche Post AG is not objectionable under competition law because it contains editorial [...]
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The European Parliament adopted a new consumer directive on June 23, 2011. On 10.10.2011, the directive was adopted in the Council. The directive [...]
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The prohibition on advertising tobacco products in the press also applies to advertisements in which a cigarette manufacturer advertises itself with reference [...]
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The I. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible, among other things, for trademark law, has decided whether the administrative contact person, who is responsible for the registration of a [...]
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