The so called “black list” got in force on December 30th 2008 as a crucial novelty in the German unfair competition law. This list contains 30 actions which always and in any case have to be regarded as unfair competition.

An article written by Mr. Albrecht reveals the essential parts of this “black list” for companies dealing with ecommerce.

Publication: e.commerce Magazin 6/2009 (German)

Individually liable – Many directors of German limited companies (GmbH) are not aware that they may be sued in person

In this publication, Mr Albrecht shows how directors of German GmbHs as well as other leading personnel often may be made liable in person for any infringements of trademark law or unfair law.

Publication: internet World Business Issue 14/2009 (German)

Advertisement with certifications

Many companies use quality seals and certifications to promote their goods and services. Often, these labels are used without meeting the requirements.

Mr. Hufendiek presents the risks in using such quality seals and certifications from the perspective of unfair competition law.

Published: Internet World Business Issue 3/2009 (German)

Hyper linking in editorial articles – Liability under the perspective of unfair competition law

Referring to a recent judgement of the higher regional court (Oberlandesgericht) Hamm Mr. Faber points out how the office volke2.0 successfully enforced a clients claim. The court had to decide about the legal responsibility of the press for unfair competition of an advertising third party.

Published: Der Titelschutzanzeiger, Issue 28/2008 (German)

Argument with the affiliates?

In this article, Mr. Faber describes the legal hazards of affiliate-marketing for the advertising companies. Using this way of advertising, the required measures for controlling the affiliates are neglected much too often. Because of this, the advertising companies were made liable for advertising messages made by their affiliates.

Published: e-commerce Magazin Issue 4/2008 (German)