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The European Commission has published a proposed Regulation regarding the customs enforcement of intellectual property rights. If implemented, the Regulation would update the Counterfeit Goods Regulation...
Transfer of agency agreement needs novation in order for assignee to be able to claim rights under Commercial Agents Regulations – Barnett Fashion v Nigel Hall, High Court
B was an agent for various clothing manufacturers and agreed to be H’s agent. B invoiced for its commission in its own name. Later, B started to invoice in the name of F, another fashion agency. H discovered...
Government consults on EU proposals to change contract law
The Government is consulting on European Union proposals to reform and harmonise contract law across the EU. The details of the EU’s suggestions were reported here: http://www.mablaw.com/2010/07/european-commission-consults-on-new-eu-wide-contract-law/....
European Commission consults on new EU-wide contract law
The European Commission is consulting over different possible proposals for a new EU-wide contract law. It has two concerns: one is to make consumers feel that they trust a business based in another EU...