28th August 2002 | marketinglaw

Who owns customer data?
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
Promoters, distributors, fulfilment houses, agencies …. as more businesses become involved in the marketing and selling process, just who owns customer data is becoming an increasingly live issue. Topic:…
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Text ‘opt-in’ focus for new MMA Code
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
In the Mobile Marketing Association’s new revised Code, backed by a “three strikes and you’re out” enforcement procedure, text marketing gets tighter controls, but what about the numerous laws already…
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Prize Promotion Law Forum survey results
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
Before our 14 August event, we canvassed the views of the delegates on UK and EU sales promotion law reform. Topic: Games of chance and skill Who: Osborne Clarke,…
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New electronic commerce regulations in force 21 August 2002
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
As of 21 August 2002, the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002 have been mostly in force. All those involved in digital marketing and selling should be taking immediate action…
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Lego one brick short of a case in Toronto
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
Without patent, copyright, trade mark or design right protection for its famous building bricks in Canada, Lego tried a “passing off” action on rival Megabloks. Topic: Unfair competition Who:…
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Hazards of sharing e-sleaze in the office
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
It’s not just a question of disciplining employees. Employers too can be in the firing line if steps are not taken to stop the circulation of offensive material off the…
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Gator pop-up ads spiked in Virginia
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
A recent new wheeze for attracting more eyeballs for website banner ads has given rise to litigation in the Virginia Courts. Topic: Advertising On-Topic: Advertising On-Line Who: The New…
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FA pays for ‘Three Lions’ pitch proposal
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
After the FA rejected its great idea of making the three English lions into cartoon characters, Interfocus was amazed to see the idea being used by the FA through another…
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DTI consults on EU Sales Promotion Regulation
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
At marketinglaw we think this particular piece of EU legislation is a good idea. On the eve of the crucial European Parliament September vote, we take a look at the…
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8% over base on unpaid bills : it’s official
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
Even without supply contracts that say so, all sizes of company can now require their customers to pay interest at 8% over base on unpaid bills plus a recovery fee.…
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14 August forum: eye witness report
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
On 14 August 2002 120 delegates attended the Osborne Clarke/Promotion Marketing Association Prize Promotion Law Forum, just 17 days before the end of the consultation period for current proposals to…
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‘Prove ‘best value’ claim’, says ASA
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Aug 2002
When Tesco claimed to be the “best value” supermarket, did they really have to prove that their prices were the cheapest? Topic: Comparative advTopic: Comparative advertising Who: Tesco and…
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