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1. Jun 2016 Amendment of the EU Trademark Regulation

The Community trademark is now called the European Union trademark. The trade mark office is now called EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) instead of OHIM. In addition to the name changes, numerous detailed changes have been made due to the new EU Trade Mark Regulation.

Digital & analog, IT law, copyright, e-commerce
1. Jun 2016 Düsseldorf Regional Court: Integration of the Facebook button inadmissible without further measures

Düsseldorf Regional Court, judgment of 09.03.2016, Ref. 12O 151/15

Digital & analog, IT law, copyright, e-commerce
1. Jun 2016 Old trademarks: Late registration of goods and services until September 2016

In March 2016, the previous Community Trade Mark Regulation was replaced by the new European Union Trade Mark Regulation. This has resulted in a number of legal changes. Of particular importance for some existing trade marks is the subsequent registration of goods and services by September 2016 at the latest.

Digital & analog, IT law, copyright, e-commerce
1. Jun 2016 EU General Data Protection Regulation from May 2018

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been published in the Official Journal and will therefore come into force in May 2018. There is therefore no acute need for implementation. However, the new regulations should be complied with from May 2018.

Digital & analog, IT law, copyright, e-commerce
1. Jun 2016 Extended data protection warning powers of associations

The Injunctions Act has been amended.

Digital & analog, IT law, copyright, e-commerce
1. Jun 2016 OLG Cologne: Amazon Prime order button unlawful

OLG Cologne, judgment of 03.02.2016, Ref. 6 U 39/15

Digital & analog, IT law, copyright, e-commerce
25. May 2016 Offsetting of benefits against the statutory minimum wage with fulfillment effect BAG 25.05.2016 - 9 AZR 145/15

The new law regulating a general minimum wage (MiLoG) has often led to disputes as to whether various remuneration components can be offset against pay in order to reach the minimum wage of EUR 8.50 per hour.

Labor law
10. May 2016 Written form requirement for application for parental leave, BAG 10.05.2016 - 9 AZR 145/15

The application for parental leave must be made in writing in accordance with § 126 BGB. An application by fax without an original signature will render the notification invalid.

Labor law
9. Apr 2016 Medical Apps: Einordnung als Medizinprodukt, Zertifizierung, Schnittstellen und Updates Der richtige medizinrechtliche Umgang mit Medical Apps – kompakt dargestellt.

IP/IT Stuttgart
16. Mar 2016 BGH: Right of withdrawal also in case of misuse

BGH, judgment of. 16.03.2016, Ref. VIII ZR 146/15

Digital & analog, IT law, copyright, e-commerce
11. Mar 2016 OLG Cologne: Internet contact form without privacy policy can be warned

OLG Cologne, judgment of 11.03.2016, Ref. 6 U 121/15

Digital & analog, IT law, copyright, e-commerce
17. Feb 2016 Fixed-term soccer contracts LAG Rhineland-Palatinate 17.02.2016 - 4 Sa 202/15

The fixed-term employment contract between a soccer club and a licensed player is lawful, according to a ruling by the Rhineland-Palatinate Higher Labor Court on 17.02.16.

Labor law

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