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Germany Dispute Resolution

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Amendments in UPC proceedings: current developments and practical guidelines

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Recent decisions from various UPC divisions provide valuable guidance for parties seeking to amend their cases or patents. The decisions emphasize that it is crucial for parties to know how to distinguish between the rules...more

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Is there a trend towards bifurcation at the UPC?

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In an order (UPC_CFI_410/2023, ORD_35569/2024) dated 10 July 2024, the Mannheim Local Division referred a revocation counterclaim to the Central Division in Paris previously seized of a parallel stand-alone revocation action,...more

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What are the benefits of the planned modernisation of German Arbitration law for practitioners and users?

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German arbitration law is to be reformed to current needs and thus intended to be made more attractive overall. To this end, the German Federal Ministry of Justice on 1 February 2024 published a draft bill for an act to...more

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Representative Actions for Redress: A New Option Since 13 October 2023

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The redress action allows consumer associations to collectively sue companies for performance claims of consumers. The law has entered into force on 13 October 2023....more

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Brexit: Fresh Perspectives - Update

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The UK has left the EU but there remains a vast array of operational and legal issues for businesses to address. See below for our perspectives on the key challenges and opportunities that Brexit presents for different...more

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Borrell extends timeline for Iran deal dispute mechanism

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Earlier this month, France, Germany and the UK triggered the dispute process under the Iran nuclear deal, saying they had been "left with no choice" after Iran decided to further reduce compliance with the agreement. The...more

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E3 triggers Iran nuclear deal dispute settlement mechanism (while EU sanctions lifting continues for now)

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France, Germany and the United Kingdom, known as the “E3”, announced on 14 January 2020 that they had triggered the dispute resolution mechanism under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) due to concerns about...more

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Beware Where to Sue: The Exclusive Forum May Catch You Again and Again

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Highest German Court Orders U.S. Party to Reimburse Its Contractual Partner’s Legal Fees for Having Brought an Action in U.S. Court - Choosing the right forum is one of the most difficult tasks in cross-border business...more

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Which jurisdiction? Choosing where to litigate: A jurisdictional overview of the world’s court systems

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With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow It is easier than ever for...more

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The Class Actions Global Guide, Germany

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WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF CLASS/COLLECTIVE ACTIONS IN YOUR JURISDICTION? ARE THEY POPULAR AND WHAT ARE THE CURRENT TRENDS? Definition of class/collective actions - There is no mechanism for general collective...more

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EU/Swiss-U.S. Safe Harbor: More Scrutiny by the FTC?

On May 29, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced the approval of the final orders for two U.S. companies, TES Franchising, LLC ("TES") and American International Mailing, Inc. ("AIM"), settling complaints that...more

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