16 July 2019
Talking Shop Summer 2019
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Your monthly news round-up from Bird & Bird's Retail & Consumer Group

28 November 2019
Regulatory developments on e-cigarettes in the UAE
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The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology ("ESMA") issued a new set of standards, which came into effect from mid-April 2019, legalising the sale and use of electronic smoking devices.

18 July 2019
Counterfeit Mobile Devices – More Than Just a Security Risk
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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 ...

02 December 2019
Walking the tightrope between food and consumer goods and therapeutic goods: Australian regulator highlights poor understanding of advertising regulations
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Advertisers of food and consumer goods need to pay careful attention to the nature of the claims they make in advertising in order not to cross the line rendering their product a therapeutic good. The Australian ...

29 May 2019
Influencer Marketing: the "Digital Chart" is now part of the Italian Code of Marketing Communication Self-Regulation
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From 29 April 2019 the so-called "Digital Chart" is finally part of the Italian Code of Marketing Communication Self-Regulation thus becoming binding - and no longer a mere guideline - towards subjects and entities that ...

28 November 2019
Harnessing the power of your beauty brand: tips for safeguarding your Intellectual Property
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Behind every successful brand, there is a robust and comprehensive brand protection strategy. Whether you’re taking your first steps into business or you’re an established beauty brand with plans to expand ...

02 December 2019
Talking Shop November 2019
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Welcome to the November 2019 edition of our Retail & Consumer monthly news round-up

01 March 2019
Talking Shop February 2019
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Welcome to the February edition of our Retail & Consumer monthly news round-up. This newsletter focuses on key news and updates for retail and consumer-facing businesses around the world.

29 May 2019
Prohibition of Sales on Public Holidays and the Ruling of the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/prohibition-of-sales-on-public-holidays-and-the-ruling-of-the-constitutional-court-czech-republic

The Act on Opening Hours has prompted controversial reactions right from the outset of its legislative process. at present, there are two contradictory proposals in the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic.

26 November 2019
Life in plastic is fantastic for Mattel in designs win
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Mattel Inc. successfully obtained a declaration of invalidity against a Community design registration for a doll's head; the design lacked individual character over an earlier design for Mattel's Barbie Doll.