In a rapidly evolving digital economy, Unfair Competition Law (UWG) and Advertising Law in Germany are poised for significant change. Shaped by consumer protection, technological innovation, and EU legal harmonization, these areas of law will increasingly focus on transparency, data
German Competition Law with Examples and Case Law
German competition law is a critical component of the country’s legal framework, ensuring fair competition among businesses, protecting consumers from deceptive practices, and safeguarding the public interest in undistorted markets. The primary legislation governing this area is the Act Against
Jurisprudence related to German competition law (UWG)
Here is a detailed explanation of recent jurisprudence related to the updates in German competition law (UWG), including case references, decision names, and applicable legal norms, presented in English: 1. German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) – Post-Contractual Non-Compete Clauses
Can you issue a warning notice under competition law?
If you are a private person and think to isse a warning notice under competition law you may need to read this article. A warning notice under competition law may only be issued in business dealings, i.e. among entrepreneurs. Private
Aggressive competition campaign: Is that such a thing?
Aggressive commercial action are not that uncommon and however, they are strictly prohibited from the German law. Do you already know what we are talking about? Which actions are actually to consider strictly prohibited? Prohibited are commercial actions which are
Why is competition so important?
Competition is the most important design element of the market economy. It ensures that the factors of production in the national economy are put to the best possible use and thus for the best possible supply of goods in the
BKartA´s latest decision on the Amazon concern
Are you curious to know more about the Amazon´s legal rights in Germany? Horak Attorneys at Law is the law firm you are looking for. The Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt, BKartA) classifies Amazon as a company with outstanding cross-market importance
6 Things to know on Competition Law
As competition law experts we are used to think about competition law and regulation as it is the most easy legal and business concept in the world. For our clients however, we feel like it is important to address at
Restricts of Competition: The Apple Pay Case
Apple Pay Restrictions: It’s a EU Competition Case The EU Commission considers the use of the NFC interface in the iPhone solely by Apple Pay to be an abuse of Apple’s dominant position in the markets for mobile wallets on
The “Place an order”Button and its Payment Obligation: ECJ Decision
13.04.2022 // The “place an order” button must indicate the payment obligation – ECJ Decision on the effectiveness of online orders During the ruling of 7 April 2022, the ECJ (Case C-249/21) was taken a tribunal decision on the question