18 April 2018
Electronic registration of sales is introduced in the Czech Republic
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/czech-republic/electronic-registration-of-sales-is-introduced-in-the-czech-republic

Electronic registration of sales is a system of online communication between entrepreneurs and financial authority established in the Czech Republic by Act No. 112/2016 Coll., on Registration of Sales, as amended

24 February 2020
"Sweep" of European websites
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/sweep-of-european-websites

On 31 January 2020, the European Commission published the results of an EU-wide screening of nearly 500 e-shops selling clothing and footwear, furniture and household items, and electric appliances. These sweeps are ...

29 January 2020
Signing on the dotted line: the importance of commercial contracts
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/signing-on-the-dotted-line-the-importance-of-commercial-contracts

Whether you’re in the early stages of building your brand, or have an established business and are looking to expand, the process of entering into formal written contracts (be it with suppliers, logistics partners, ...

18 July 2019
Counterfeit Mobile Devices – More Than Just a Security Risk
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uae/counterfeit-mobile-devices-more-than-just-a-security-risk

A recent study conducted by the EU’s Intellectual Property Office (EU IPO), said that 180 million fake mobile phones are sold globally per annum (www.euipo.europa.eu – "The Economic Cost of IPR Infringement in the ...

13 June 2019
New employment law – DIFC taking international cues
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/new-employment-law--difc-taking-international-cues

DIFC's new Employment Law is expected to offer a more secure work environment to all employees and is aimed at fostering robust working relationships between employer and employees.

17 September 2019
Solving Consumer Disputes after a 'no deal' Brexit – Changes to your T&C's
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/solving-consumer-disputes-after-a-no-deal-brexit

As part of the Government's efforts to help businesses prepare for the possibility of the UK exiting the European Union without a deal on 31st October 2019 it has recently published a paper entitled Consumer rights and ...

20 February 2020
Dutch Franchise Act bill submitted to the House of Representatives
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/netherlands/dutch-franchise-act-bill-submitted-to-the-house-of-representatives

The Dutch Franchise Act bill was submitted to the House of Representatives in the Netherlands on 10 February 2020. This filing follows an internet consultation at the beginning of 2019 and the opinion of the Council ...

30 June 2020
Update Dutch Franchise Act: Franchise Act passed by the Upper House of Parliament
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/netherlands/franchise-act-passed-by-the-upper-house-of-parliament

On 30 June 2020, the Upper House of Parliament voted in favour of the new Franchise Act, meaning it has now passed the entire legislative process.

09 April 2019
Dispute Resolution UK Update - April 2019
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/uk/dispute-resolution-update-april-2019

The latest edition of our Dispute Resolution London bulletin featuring articles on hot dispute resolution topics and recent legal developments since the beginning of 2019.

27 November 2018
Key implications on the use of registered trade marks of Licensors in local trade names of Licensees in the Middle East.
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/uae/implications-on-use-of-trade-marks-of-licensors-in-local-trade-names-of-licensees

Melissa Murray and Ayah Abdin summarise the implications of a licensee using the registered trade marks of a Licensor in local trade names in the Middle East.