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No general obligation to provide evidence with the warning letter – when does the party issuing the warning letter have to provide additional evidence?
Anyone issuing a copyright warning does not always have to provide evidence immediately. However, if there are concrete doubts, the person issuing the warning may be obliged to provide additional evidence.
Order processing under the GDPR – What happens to personal data after the contract ends?
The BGH clarifies: Data protection obligations do not end with the order processing contract – and the loss of control over data justifies compensation for damages.
When are medical seals permissible under competition law? BGH decides on May 7, 2026
Doctors’ seals are a powerful advertising tool – but not without legal problems. The BGH will decide on May 7, 2026.
ECJ ruling “Russmedia”: When platform operators are liable for personal data in advertisements
The ECJ rules: Operators of online marketplaces are jointly responsible under data protection law if users publish personal data in advertisements.
Who is liable for placed advertising? The BGH on responsibility for Google Ads
Google Ads do not exonerate: Anyone who has products advertised digitally is also liable under competition law for platform ads.
Discount advertising and reference price: when price reductions are inadmissible
The BGH confirms: Discount campaigns must be based on the lowest price of the last 30 days.
Sampling and pastiche: ECJ sets guard rails
When is sampling permitted as pastiche? For the first time, the ECJ provides tangible criteria for creatives and rights holders.
Brand clones: transition phase after Brexit is over
Brand clones & Brexit: Since 2026, only UK use counts – loss of trademark rights looms
Are vouchers permitted for prescription medicines?
The BGH sets limits: Which advertising campaigns are still permitted for prescription drugs.