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Revocation of an EU figurative mark

The General Court of the European Union recently dealt with a case concerning the partial revocation of an EU figurative mark (General Court, judgment of 22.01.2025, Ref. T-517/23).

"Stop the Clock for sustainability reporting is essential"

Good news from Brussels: the suspension of several reporting obligations gives companies the capacity to act in order to focus on important areas of transformation.

Exclusion of bidders from third countries possible

To admit or not to admit bidders from third countries? The contracting authority may decide.

Draft bill for the German national Data Act Implementation Act

The draft bill for the German national Data Act Implementation Act was published at the beginning of February. To effectively implement the Data Act the draft bill needs to be adopted rather sooner than later.

VDMA guidance on data sharing under the EU Data Act

The VDMA has developed a guidance to provide non-binding orientation on the data sharing obligations under the EU Data Act.

Withdrawal of the proposal on AI liability expected

The EU-Commission has announced in its work program that it will withdraw its proposal for a Directive on AI liability. This is welcomed by VDMA.

EU Commission publishes guidelines on prohibited AI systems

On February 4, 2025, the EU Commission published guidelines to provide an overview of the AI systems that have been banned in the EU since this February.

VDMA positions itself again in relation to a European private company

The establishment of a European private company would make it easier for companies to set up companies in other EU Member States under simple conditions and thus benefiting from a harmonized set of rules.

Opinion on the requirements for awarding public contracts

Your opinion is needed: How do public procurement rules work in Europe?

No protected market access for bidders from third countries

The ECJ has denied protected access for economic operators from third countries that are not part of the GPA or a similar agreement.

Extension of the quasi-manufacturer concept

Suppliers beware. According to the ECJ, a (quasi-)manufacturer is not only someone who produces a product, but also someone who sells it under the same name and logo as the manufacturer.

The work program for the first six months of 2025

Although defense and security will be the main topics, other issues such as European competitiveness will also determine the Polish agenda.

EUDR application deadline postponed to 30.12.2025

The postponement of the date of application of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year to 30.12.2025 came into force on 22.12.2024. No other substantive changes were decided.

Where does our industry stand? Results of the survey on the Data Act

The results of the VDMA-survey clearly show that there are still a lot of legal uncertainties regarding the implementation of the Data Act.

New product liability directive published in the Official Journal

The new EU Product Liability Directive was published in the EU Official Journal on 18.11.2024, enters into force on the twentieth day after its publication and must be transposed into national law by 09.12.2026.

The eDeclaration is a necessary step towards reducing bureaucracy

The EU-Commission has given the go-ahead for a single EU-wide digital declaration portal for the posting of workers. VDMA expressly welcomes this first step towards reducing bureaucracy.

Less bureaucracy and more legal certainty

Representatives of VDMA met with Commission officials from DG GROW, CONNECT and JUST to discuss reducing bureaucracy for SMEs, late payments, the EU Data Act and liability.

Regulatory and normative requirements for medical technology

An overview of the most important laws and standards that must be observed for the development, manufacture and placing on the market of medical devices in order to ensure their safety and performance.

Whistleblower Directive implemented in all EU member states

Poland is the last EU member state to transpose Directive EU 2019/1937 (Whistleblower Directive) into national law.

The work program for the second half of 2024

There will be less legislative activity in these months, because there are many institutional changes. The new EU-Commission is due to take office this year and needs time to define its priorities.

Fine of € 16 Million for Deleted WhatsApp Messages

Companies must cooperate with antitrust authorities during dawn raids. Even supposedly small mistakes can have expensive consequences.

High Fine for Export Restrictions on Distributors

The European Commission has imposed € 337.5 million fine on Mondelez due to sales restrictions imposed by Mondelez on its distributors.

More ratifications by Member States are needed

More than 27.000 patents have been registered in a total of 17 Member States after one year. The VDMA is calling on the other EU Member States to also join the unitary patent system.

EU Data Act: "Experiment on the aorta of the economy"

The EU Data Act aims to put data traffic on a new footing, including between companies. This could shift the center of power in the economy. For industrial SMEs, this law is both an opportunity and a risk.

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