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  04.12.2023

  International

  Hague 2019 and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments – a welcome step in the right direction

  UK Government confirms entry into Hague 2019On 23 November 2023 it was confirmed that the UK government will sign the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (“Hague 2019”).  The decision paves the way to the implementation of an effective and uniform approach for the mutual recognition and enforcement of judgments between the UK and other contracting states, including EU member states (other than Denmark), Ukraine and Uruguay.  The United States, Israel and Russia are also expected shortly to ratify...

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  04.12.2023

  Niederlande

  EU legislation for hydrogen refuelling stations and charging points introduced: the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation

  On 12 October 2023, the European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, EU Directive 2023/1804 (AFIR) entered into force. The AFIR forms part of the Fit-for-55 package, which includes measures introduced by the European Commission aimed at reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Under Fit-for-55, emissions from new cars must be reduced by 55% by 2030 (compared to 2021) and by 100% by 2035. To achieve these ambitions and allow businesses and citizens to make the transition from conventional gasoline...

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  27.11.2023

  EU

  State aid: Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework extended

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  The European Commission has adjusted the timetable for phasing out the provisions of the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework after sending Member States this proposal for partial adjustment of the timetable for consultation in order to respond to the crisis following Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the unprecedented rise in energy prices.On 23 March 2022, the Commission adopted the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework to enable Member States to act quickly and effectively in adopting aid measures in favour of companies affected by the considerable economic uncertainties,...

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  27.11.2023

  EU

  EU Designs Reform, One Year On: EU Parliament announce Final Form of the New EU Design Legislation

  On 7 November 2023, the EU Parliament published the final form of the updated EU Designs legislation. The new legislation, which takes form through a new Regulation and new Directive, are the Parliament’s response to the EU Commission’s proposal of 29 November 2022. If you have not read our previous Law Now which covered the initial proposals in detail, you can find it here.The new legislation is the biggest shakeup to design rights in over 20 years, and affects both Community Designs (now called EU Registered Designs under the legislation) and nationally registered designs in Member...

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  24.11.2023

  International

  Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism transition in effect since 1 October 2023

  On 1 October 2023, a two-year transitional period began for implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/956, which introduces the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). CBAM levies punitive CO2 charges against third-country importers of certain goods and only permits CBAM declarants to import these goods into the EU. Although reporting obligations have been imposed for the two-year transition period, CBAM does not fully go into effect until 1 January 2026.A. General InformationFrom 1 January 2026, importers of specific goods from third countries will be required to pay punitive CO2 charges under...

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  22.11.2023

  Europe

  Another grilling: General Court goes against HALLOUMI and strikes down appeal in GRILLOUMI opposition

  IntroductionTwo years ago, we commented on the difficulties that Cypriot cheesemakers faced when attempting to oppose the registration of a figurative mark containing the word BBQLOUMI, relying on EU collective trade mark registrations for HALLOUMI – see here. That opposition was rejected on the grounds that the ‘Halloumi’ mark had low distinctive character and was seen as being descriptive, meaning it was not sufficient to give rise to a likelihood of confusion. Notably, that ruling confirmed that EU collective marks were subject to the same basic requirements of distinctiveness...

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