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  01.12.2022

  République Tchèque

  Czech Re­pu­blic is­sues new com­pre­hen­sive obli­ga­tions for con­su­mer pro­tec­tion

  On 16 November 2022, the Czech President signed an Amendment Act, which changes Act No. 89/2012 Coll., the Civil Code, as amended, and Act No. 634/1992 Coll., the Consumer Protection Act, as amended. In addition to implementing EU Directives 2019/770, 2019/771, 2019/2161, the Amendment Act rectifies former errors in implementation of EU Directives, and both strengthens the protection of consumers and provides significant new obligations to retailers. The Amendment Act will become effective on the 30th day after its publication in the Collection of Laws, which is expected soon. The main changes...

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  11.11.2022

  England and Wales

  Win­ter is co­ming - Face masks, face co­ve­rings and bul­let-proof waist­coats...

  A case commentary on the UK IPO decision in OPTIPRO and related regulatory advice on face masks As we head into the winter flu season many of us will be reflecting on last years lockdown and ensuring our Covid and flu jabs are up to date. Whilst face masks, in all their guises, used to be for just doctors, dentists and builders, as the sniffling on the train and tube increases there’s an increasing number returning to the ‘comfort’ of the face mask. As a frequenter of the Waterloo & City line, where we’re often packed like sardines, I have to say I’m half minded...

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  21.09.2022

  Polska

  Is­totne zmiany w za­kre­sie od­po­wied­zial­ności kar­nej pr­zed­się­biorstw 

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  Ministerstwo Sprawiedliwości przedstawiło projekt, który radykalnie zmieni zasady odpowiedzialności karnej przedsiębiorstw. Projektowana regulacja istotnie zwiększy zakres ryzyk dla przedsiębiorstw. Dotychczasowa regulacja była rzadko stosowna (kilkanaście spraw rocznie) i orzekane były stosunkowo niskie kary (nieprzekraczające zwykle dziesiątek tysięcy złotych). Najważniejsze proponowane zmiany to: Drastyczne podwyższenie kar - kara pieniężna od 10.000 zł do 30.000.000 zł (zamiast maks. 5.000.000...

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  12.07.2022

  Royaume-Uni

  EU and UK de­ve­lop­ments on the road to­wards a sus­tai­nable and cir­cu­lar eco­nomy for tex­tiles

  A recent research paper co-authored by WRAP and the University of Surrey[1] found that the implementation of different business models in the textiles industry (such as clothing resale businesses, clothing rental, and swapping and sharing platforms) can help to reduce the high burden on the environment as a result of clothing consumption, but acknowledged that replacing the mass consumption of fast fashion altogether with such business models appears to be a long way off. Developments at both EU and UK level are intended to drive such change forward. The long-awaited EU Strategy for Sustainable...

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  07.07.2022

  Europe

  CMS Eu­ro­pean Class Ac­tions Re­port 2022

  CMS’s second annual European Class Action Report 2022 looks at class action activity across Europe over a five-year period from 2017 to 2021. It is the only study to analyse data from class action proceedings across Europe and to map a true picture of class action risk. Claims across Europe reach record-high levels A total of 110 class actions seeking damages were filed across Europe in 2021, slightly higher than 2020’s previous record-high figure. This represents a 120% increase between 2018 and 2021. The UK continued to take the lion’s share of activity, accounting for 54% of...

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  14.06.2022

  England and Wales

  Spot­light on UK De­sign Law - Part 6 – ‘En­for­ce­ment’

  As acknowledged by the UKIPO in its Call for Views, the UK has one of the most robust and effective intellectual property regimes in the world. However, the UKIPO appreciates that the cost of enforcing rights could be a barrier to enforcement, especially for individuals and SMEs. The Office has therefore sought views from the IP community on the effectiveness of the United Kingdom’s enforcement regime. In our view, the current system is still broadly effective. However, that is not to say that the system is perfect. Based on recent experience, it is clear that start-ups and SMEs are disproportionately...

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