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Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
McDonald's lost a trademark dispute in the EU over the Big Mac name to Irish fast food chain Supermac's, allowing Supermac's to expand in the EU. The court ruled McDonald's failed to prove genuine use of the Big Mac trademark for certain products over five years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
Valve has failed to convince the EU General Court that its geo-blocking actions, which prevented activation keys sold in certain countries from working in others, did not infringe EU competition law. The court confirmed that copyright law did not apply in this case and that Valve's actions violated the EU's Digital Single Market rules. Valve now faces a €1.6 million fine, but has the option to appeal within two months and ten days.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Euronews
The EU General Court has dismissed a landmark case brought by a Syrian refugee family against Frontex, the EU's border guard agency. The family sought damages after being deported to Turkey from Greece in 2016. The court ruled that Frontex cannot be held liable for damages as it does not have the power to assess asylum applications. The ruling has raised concerns about Frontex's mandate and accountability, with experts suggesting it contradicts human rights provisions. The family's lawyers plan to consider further legal steps, and human rights activists hoped the case would set a precedent. This comes as asylum claims in the EU have risen by 30% in the first half of 2023.