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The ban on the sale of branded products on online platforms as part of a selective sales system has again occupied the courts. Recently, the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main...

##1. New terms – “aggressive business practices”, Section 4a UWG{.h4} With many innovations, retailers only have to adapt to changes in the terms used. So is…

As early as 2009, the Federal Cartel Office imposed fines on companies that made non-binding recommendations for resale prices, but put “psychological pressure” on their dealers to follow these recommendations...

Best price clauses in contracts or general terms and conditions of the online portal oblige participants, in particular hotels, tour operators or specialist retailers, to always offer services or products cheaper on the online platform…

##What was the judgment about?{.h3} Complainant was the Center for Protection against Unfair Competition (CPUC). The CPUC sought to forbid the use of the following…

The BGH decided accordingly that the use of a domain name (here: “wetteronlin.de”) that is formed from the incorrect spelling of a previously registered internet address (here: “wetteronline.de”)…

##1. General ban on sales via online marketplaces The sale of goods via online marketplaces has long been a thorn in the side of many manufacturers. Many online marketplaces have…

1. Right of withdrawal The right of withdrawal is standardized across Europe. In the EU there is generally a cancellation period of 14 days and a uniform model cancellation policy. The customer must exercise his right of withdrawal…