22 February 2021
Acquiring a Trade Mark Portfolio – Some Practical Tips
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/global/acquiring-a-trade-mark-portfolio-some-practical-tips

Whilst there have been a number of unfortunate and high-profile retail causalities as a result of COVID-19, these casualties have created exciting opportunities for other retail and consumer brands looking to expand ...

23 February 2021
Increasing workplace aggression for retail employees
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/global/increasing-workplace-aggression-for-retail-employees

According to a report released by the National Retail Association, over 88% of Australian retail workers have experienced aggression from customers and incidents of workplace violence have spiked 400% during the ...

20 September 2019
A few more helpful hints from the Court of Justice of the EU on the indication of country of origin
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/a-few-more-helpful-hints-from-the-court-of-justice-of-the-eu-on-the-indication-of-country-of-origin

The Court of Justice held in a judgement of 4 September 2019 in case C-686/17 that where customs regulations require a specific indication of the country of origin to be provided for placing a product on the market, ...

29 September 2020
Intellectual Property Rights in Recipes and Food
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The food industry is a sector brimming with creativity and fast paced food innovation. Chefs, bakers, and food bloggers are constantly creating, adapting and following recipes in the pursuit of new ideas for delicious ...

22 March 2021
Introduction to Dark Kitchens
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Whilst it feels inappropriate to talk about the “winners” of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK food delivery and takeaway market continues to grow at an impressive pace, in part due to the expansion of online delivery ...

30 April 2019
EU organic logo may not be placed on meat from animals that have been slaughtered in accordance with religious rites if not first stunned
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/eu-organic-logo-may-not-be-placed-on-meat-from-animals-that-have-been-slaughtered

The Court of Justice of the EU confirmed that the EU organic production logo may not be placed on meat products from animals that were slaughtered in accordance with religious rites without first being stunned.

31 January 2017
Food Regulatory Case Law Update January 2017
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07 June 2017
Nutrients in Food Supplements: the European Court of Justice Rules on Boundaries of National Legislation Imposing Maximum Amounts
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On 27 April 2017, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a judgement upon request of the Tribunal de Grande Instance of Perpignan (France) for a preliminary ruling under Article 267 TFEU, made by decision of ...

27 January 2021
Modern Slavery in retail sector supply chains: dealing with investigations
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/uk/modern-slavery-in-retail-sector-supply-chains-dealing-with-investigations

Ensuring the rights of workers and working conditions in supply chains should be a core part of corporate compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the "Act"). However, investigations highlighting poor pay and ...

11 January 2021
The effect of Brexit on UK consumer protection law
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/uk/the-effect-of-brexit-on-uk-consumer-protection-law

Over the last decade, a distinct body of law has arisen that regulates the contractual relationships formed between businesses and consumers, often known as consumer protection law. The development of this area of law ...