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Commercial
EU consumer group calls for ban on food climate-neutral claims
Advertisers need to be cautious about carbon-neutral food claims amid an increasing desire to crackdown on greenwashing
The metaverse
Brands in the metaverse: showtime for the fashion and cosmetics industry
Retail and fashion brands must adapt their branding to this new virtual world
Tech, Media and Comms
UKIPO guidance: trade mark protection for NFTs and virtual goods and services
Clarity given on classification of NFTs and virtual goods and services, including those provided in the metaverse
Real estate
UK County Court rules in favour of landlord imposing redevelopment break into renewal lease
Landlords' redevelopment plans 'trump' tenants' security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Dark Patterns
Permanent promotions mislead consumers, says Poland's consumer protection watchdog
Promotions cannot be advertised without time limits as it can create a false impression in consumers and constitute dark pattern
Regulatory and compliance
Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal
What does a Green Claims Directive mean for business and what is the regulatory 'state of play' in Europe and
Retail and Consumer
Polish consumer watchdog targets e-commerce in the entertainment industry
Companies must pay attention to whether they communicate online with the consumer in a comprehensive manner
Financial Services
New rules on advertisements for virtual currencies in Belgium
Reforms coming into force in May will provide a new legal framework for cryptocurrency ads to protect Belgian consumers
Retail and Consumer
Consumer credit reform in the UK: where now?
A consultation response is likely later in 2023 but reform could transform consumer and small business finance markets
Retail and Consumer
Italy implements the 'Omnibus' Directive
New information requirements, unfair commercial practices and sanctions are among the provisions that apply from April
Commercial
Audit rights: an 'after Paddington' drafting checklist for keeping clauses clear
Tips on what drafting issues should be considered by the party that is more likely to be audited
Intellectual property
Standing out from the crowd: EUIPO rules that the shape of Dior's Saddle bag lacks distinctiveness
EUIPO Board of Appeal decision has underscored the difficulties with registering 3D marks consisting of the appearance of a luxury
