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EU Design Reform 2025
The EU Design Reform 2025 is a comprehensive revision of EU design law aimed at modernizing and strengthening design rights protection in the European Union. The reform introduces several key changes, including a unified design right, simplified application procedures, and improved enforcement mechanisms.
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German Federal Court on Claims: “Gentle on the Skin?” Legally Inadmissible
A ruling by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) from January 2025 shows: Even claims like “skin-friendly” may violate the EU Biocidal Products Regulation—even if they seem harmless.
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GDPR and Competition Law: Meta/Facebook Under BGH Scrutiny
A March 2025 ruling by the Federal Court of Justice shows: Violations of the GDPR can also be pursued under civil law—especially in cases involving non-transparent user terms in apps like Facebook.
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EUIPO Decision: “ALBA RANCH” Rejected
The EUIPO rejected the trademark due to a geographical indication and lack of EU representation – key lessons for non-EU applicants.
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