European Union: Contracts and Commercial Law

Understanding trademark classes is essential for effective brand protection. The Nice Classification system organizes all goods and services into 45 numbered classes, and your registration rights apply only to the classes you file in. Strategic class selection determines whether your brand is fully protected or leaves costly gaps for competitors to exploit.

The European Commission has proposed a new regulation to establish an EU-wide selection procedure for allocating licenses in the 2 GHz mobile satellite services band, with one-third reserved for governmental and defense use and two-thirds for commercial applications. The proposal aims to promote direct-to-device services and technological sovereignty once current authorizations expire in May 2027.

Belgian online traders face a new legal requirement to implement a mandatory 'withdraw here' button on their webshops by 19 June 2026. This EU directive fundamentally changes how consumers exercise...

The creditors' committee serves as a crucial oversight body in German insolvency proceedings, wielding significant monitoring and co-determination powers over the insolvency administrator.

Legal privilege in tax matters operates differently across jurisdictions, and understanding these distinctions is critical for protecting confidential communications.

Het Duitse merkenbureau DPMA signaleert een sterke toename van merkdepots te kwader trouw sinds medio 2025. Deze strategische registraties worden vaak ingezet om derden te blokkeren of druk uit te oefenen...

Malta has introduced the Youth Enterprise Regulations, creating a groundbreaking corporate framework that enables 16-17-year-olds to incorporate and operate limited liability companies. This novel structure combines entrepreneurial opportunity with mandatory mentorship, parental oversight, and regulatory safeguards designed to foster early-stage business skills while protecting young founders.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a landmark ruling that fundamentally changes how businesses can negotiate settlements with commercial agents during termination notice periods.

Cette réforme poursuit un double objectif : renforcer la protection des personnes lésées par un produit défectueux et adapter le régime de responsabilité du fait des produits aux défis posés par l’essor...