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You can legally sell 3d printed items in the EU as long as you comply with the following simple rules. 1. Don’t copy The first and most important rule is to refrain from selling 3D prints of the products created by others. This includes, for example, 3D printing of the CAD files found on the …

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People shop online more often. Not only because it’s more comfortable but also (or mainly) because online it’s easier to find the best price for the specific product. For the same reason, for the suppliers, online sales may be a nightmare. Consequently, they often ask: “what can I do about it?” To be honest, not …

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Two months ago, the deadline for the implementation of the controversial EU Copyright Directive (and, more precisely, Directive EU 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC) expired. And even if the Member States …

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The EU Directive 2019/790 on Copyright in the Digital Single Market (‘CDSM Directive’) aims to reform copyright law in the EU, providing the greatest modification in the field since the adoption of the 2001/29 EC Directive on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society. CONTROVERSIES The CDSM Directive …

CDSM Directive on the verge of its implementation: mess and uncertainty Read More »

In the last decades, we’ve experienced a digital revolution: almost all our daily activities are available online. That includes concluding agreements, also those with other entrepreneurs. In that context, it’s necessary to understand what requisites must be satisfied to make the contracts concluded online between businesses enforceable. The question is of particular importance when we …

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On this blog, you’ll find numerous references to the European Union (EU) laws, in particular to regulations and directives. The European legal system may be confusing. Hopefully, after reading this guide, you’ll find it easier to understand the differences between the various EU instruments. I. PRIMARY LEGISLATION EU legislation is divided into primary and secondary. …

Confused with the European Union laws? Check our guide and fear no more! Read More »

When offering your goods and services online, you must be aware of the complicated EU laws protecting consumers (that is any natural person acting for purposes outside his trade, business or profession). Indeed, there exist developed consumer rights for those buying online within the European Union. These five pieces of advice will help you conclude enforceable B2C contracts …

Are you creating online contracts with consumers in the EU? Don’t forget these 5 things! Read More »

If you live in Europe you might have noticed a message appearing recently on your Messenger and Instagram accounts announcing that some features are not available in order to ‘respect new rules for messaging services in Europe.’ The ‘new rules’ are the updated privacy restrictions and the features which seem (or seemed) to be missing …

Messenger and Instagram disabling some features – is Facebook really quitting Europe? Read More »

It may surprise you but the product images often used in the e-commerce aren’t always copyrighted. Which means that in certain cases the authors won’t be entitled to claim damages from a person using such photos for their own, even commercial, needs. Let’s see when and why. Which photos are and which aren’t protected by …

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Can mechanical translations be copyrighted? According to the Berne Convention (a convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works signed by 179 contracting parties), the translations are generally protected by copyright. Of course, “without prejudice to the copyright in the original work.” (see art. 2 (3) of the Berne Convention). Therefore, an author of …

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