24th April 2002 | marketinglaw

Two steps forward, one back for personality rights
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
In a UK first, personality endorsement rights are now judicially recognized. But the damages awarded in the Eddie Irvine/Talkback case gave advertisers an unexpected boost. Who: Eddities Who: Eddie…
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Strapline/slogan transatlantic special
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
While in the UK, Procter and Gamble and Unilever fight over their very similar hair care product straplines, two Californians claimed their insurer’s ‘You’re in good hands with us’ slogan…
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Jubilee-ation, but on paid leave?
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
Olivia Sinfield of Osborne Clarke’s employment law team talks us through current uncertainties as to whether the two day royal celebrations in June will all be treated as paid holiday.…
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ITC annual report published
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
It’s time to award the prizes for ‘most misleading’ and ‘most complained about’ TV advertisements of 2001. Topic: Television Who: The Independent Television Commission Where London When: April 2002…
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Italy shuffles prize promotion rules
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
The Italian government has made various changes to its regulations affecting prize promotions, but care and local advice are still needed. Topic: Games of skill and chance Who: The…
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GM food labelling prosecution
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
Failure to mention GM ingredients in soya mince led to a £16,000 pay-out for the retailer responsible. Topic: Food Who: Warwickshire Trading Standards and East End Foods of West…
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Financial Services Authority consults on E-commerce Directive
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
‘Country of origin’ is at the heart of the EU E-commerce directive, due to be law here by summer 2002. But Brussels might just as well not have bothered if…
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English rugby rose over dead ball line
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
Despite registering the emblem as a Community Trade Mark, the English RFU couldn’t stop sales of ‘classic’ England rugby shirts with the red rose motif. Topic: Brands Who: The…
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Camera price blunder poses e-contract problems
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
When Kodak.com mistakenly offered a £329 camera for £100 and sent an ‘order confirmation’ to the hundreds that clicked to purchase, was a contract formed? Topic: E-Commerce Who: Kodak…
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Brussels and Paris report
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
The fight goes on against new cookie restrictions in the latest version of the proposed EU Communications Data Protection Directive, while it could be prison for cookie abusers if recent…
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Backburner for prize promotion law shake-up
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
Hopes have been dashed of early implementation of 2001’s radical proposals to simplify the law of prize draws and competitions. Topic: Promotions Who: The Depa Who: The Department for…
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20% off still verboten in Germany
Written Osborne Clarke on 24 Apr 2002
Did Summer 2001’s repeal of Germany’s Rabattsgesetzt competition law clear the way for C & A’s ‘20% off everything’ discount promotion? Topic: Promotion Marketing Who: Marketing Who: C&A and…
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