Fladgate IP associate Ben Milloy was recently invited by the European Intellectual Property Review to discuss the decision in Frank Industries Pty Ltd v Nike Retail BV, stopping Nike’s LDNR ad campaign.
Europe
December 21, 2018
The Domicile Effect – Impact on the Administration of Estates
Recently we have been involved in a number of estates which have involved the concept of domicile. Kevin Doughan, Associate Solicitor, Wills and Probate, explores this often misunderstood concept together with the effect it can have on the administration of estates.
December 19, 2018
Roszdravnadzor will be entitled to carry out test purchases of drugs and medical devices
On December 13, 2018 Russian State Duma has passed in the third reading a draft law empowering the state healthcare control (supervision) body (Roszdravnadzor) to conduct test purchases (“Draft law”)1.
December 17, 2018
Nothing is Impossible – Deducting the VAT on Shareholdings
The deductibility of the VAT content of incoming invoices has long been a source of consternation both for equity investors and for the holding companies heading up corporate groups. In the relaxation of the general ban on VAT deduction in these cases, the European court of justice (“ECJ”) has given ‘active’ holding companies a way around the restrictions. Meanwhile, other recent judgments by the court have further expand of the opportunities for the VAT deduction. Nevertheless, the ECJ‘s decision also show that it’s better to err on the side of caution.
December 16, 2018
Russia creates own offshore zones?
The Federal law No. 290 “On international companies” (hereinafter — the Law on international companies) and the Federal law No. “On special administrative districts” have come into effect on 3 August 2018. These laws adjusted procedure of redomiciliation and created special administrative districts on the islands Oktyabrskiy and Russkiy.
December 12, 2018
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Austrian Companies Need to Know
What constitutes sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is a behavior towards another human being where the abuser harms the dignity of the victim and creates an intimidating, hostile or humiliating working environment. The victim feels shock, horror, fear, revulsion, indignation, anger or shame. Sexual harassment can appear in all forms of verbal abuse, as well as physical actions. Whereas physical actions are always forbidden, verbal or also nonverbal abuses are not punished if they don’t happen at the workplace. Ordering someone to harass someone is a form of sexual harassment as well as discriminating someone because of their sexual orientation or sex in general.
December 11, 2018
New in procedure of introducing drugs into commercial turnover
On November 28, 2018 the Federal law of November 28, 2018 No. 449-FZ “On amendments being made to separate legal acts regarding introduction of drugs into commercial turnover” (the “Law”) was published on the official web portal of legal information. The main changes introduced by the Law are as follows:
December 11, 2018
Pravo.ru–300 Rating Confirms Lidings’ Leading Position Among Best Legal Advisors in Russia
Lidings once again takes leading positions in the rating of the legal advisors in Russia based on the analytical research by the Pravo.ru-300 annually reflecting on the latest tendencies in the country’s legal market, highlighting the key players’ achievements based on their practical expertise and financial performance.
December 10, 2018
Aanbestedingsrecht en de opdracht, hoe zit het ook al weer?
De opdracht
Binnen het aanbestedingsrecht zijn er veel aspecten die interessant zijn om juridisch te beschouwen. De vraag of en hoe een aanbestedende dienst een opdracht moet aanbesteden, begint echter bij de vraag of de betreffende ‘opdracht’ wel kwalificeert als een aanbestedingsplichtige opdracht.
December 7, 2018
Will Brexit affect the validity of a contractual English law clause?
The national law, which governs a commercial contract and will be applied in the event that parties end up in a dispute over their obligations, is currently determined under the rules of the Regulation (EC) No 593/2008. Known as the Rome I Regulation, its rules stipulate that the courts of all EU member states will recognise and enforce whatever the commercial parties have agreed in respect of applicable laws. It is not uncommon that contract litigation pending in an English court will be decided in line with the rules of foreign laws, if that is what the parties have agreed. Most international trade contracts will contain a series of clauses. Will the existing options be affected by Brexit, and how will Brexit impact on future contracts?
Welcome to ILN-terviews, a series of profiles of ILN member firm attorneys, designed to give a unique insight into the lawyers who make up our Network. For our latest interview, we chose ILN member, Alishan Naqvee of our member firm LexCounsel Law Offices in New Delhi, India. In one sentence, how would you describe your...… 
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