Legal System of the EU: Case Law and Human Rights Protection
Explore the legal system of the EU and ECJ case law, emphasizing the protection of human rights. Learn about the nature and primacy of Union law, powers of the EU, effects of legal acts, and legal protection through significant ECJ cases.
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Evolution of Trade Mark Law in the Public Interest
The concept of distinctiveness and countervailing norms in trade mark law is explored in the jurisdiction of the ECJ. It delves into the challenges of predicting distinctiveness, balancing various rights and interests, and the implications of allowing free registration of marks.
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ECJ Ruling on Cadbury-Schweppes CFC Rules
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in the Cadbury-Schweppes case that UK controlled foreign company (CFC) rules, aimed at preventing tax avoidance, cannot be applied to subsidiaries engaged in genuine economic activities. The case highlighted the conflict between freedom of movement of capita
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Understanding the Centre of Main Interests in EU Insolvency Regulation
Centre of Main Interests (COMI) plays a crucial role in determining the jurisdiction for insolvency proceedings within the EU. This concept, defined by the Regulation 1346/2000, ensures that the debtor's administration of interests is ascertainable and objective, regardless of national legislation.
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