Publications

‘Darunavir’ CJEU referral withdrawn - Article 3(a) of the SPC Regulation
At the end of September, we reported here on the publication of AG Hogan’s Opinion on the joint referrals from the German Bundespatentgericht (case C-650/17) for Merck’s sitagliptin product and from...
Turkiye
Life Sciences & Healthcare
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‘It’s like milk but made for humans’: General Court overturns EUIPO’s refusal to register Oatly’s trade mark
On 20 January 2021, the General Court (“GC”) handed down its judgment in the appeal brought by Oatly AB (“Oatly”) against the decision of the EU Intellectual Property Office (“EUIPO”) to...
Turkiye
Consumer Products
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"Enforceability annotation" of arbitral awards in Turkey now made through the UYAP system
After the application made by the Istanbul Arbitration Centre (ISTAC) to the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Turkey, it is now possible to request an enforceability annotation through UYAP (the...
Turkiye
Banking & Finance
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“Economic Stability Shield Programme” announced to protect economy from COVID-19 impact
On 18 March 2020, the Meeting to Coordinate the Fight Against COVID-19 was held in Ankara and passed the Economic Stability Shield Programme (Ekonomik İstikrar Kalkanı), a TRY 100 billion (EUR 14.1...
Turkiye
Corporate/M&A
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“Friends of an effective Digital Markets Act” – France, Germany and Netherlands make far-reaching proposals to overhaul Draft Digital Markets Act
On 27-28 May 2021, EU presidency informed member states at the EU Competitiveness Council on progress achieved so far on the Commission’s proposals for a Digital Services Act (DSA) and a Digital Markets...
Turkiye
TMC - Technology, Media & Communications
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“Friends of an effective Digital Markets Act” part 2 – France, Germany and Netherlands publish second joint position paper with proposals to amend the DMA
In May 2021, France, Germany and the Netherlands published a non-paper with proposals to improve the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In this paper, the three member states, which refer to themselves as “Friends...
Turkiye
TMC - Technology, Media & Communications
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“Pre-branded” spare parts: CJEU has its say in Audi trade mark case
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has given its ruling following a referral from the Regional Court of Warsaw, in a trade mark infringement claim brought by Audi (Audi AG v GQ, Case C-334/22)...
Turkiye
Consumer Products
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“WIPO PROOF”: WIPO’s new online service which helps innovators and creators better protect their intellectual assets
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) recently launched its new online business service, “WIPO PROOF”. The platform aims to help innovators and creators safeguard their intellectual...
Turkiye
Consumer Products
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Greenfield Investments in CEE 2018
08/05/2018 To read Greenfield Investments in CEE 2018, please click "Download" below
Turkiye
Commercial
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CMS Guide to Labour Law in Central Eastern Europe
26/04/2018 CMS Employment Practice Area Group is delighted to present the new edition of the guide covering main aspects of the labour law in fourteen jurisdictions in the Central Eastern Europe (CEE). The CEE has...
Turkiye
Employment & Pensions
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