Trademark law has limits: Glorifying organized crime forfeits monopoly rights – even after 20 years of use and millions in revenue. The “LA MAFIA SE SIENTA A LA MESA” case shows how the EU Court, EUIPO, and Spanish Patent Office declare such marks invalid
The European Commission proposed EU-wide European Business Wallets (EUBW) to streamline companies’ digital identity and credential exchange.
This year’s European EARN meeting featured a dynamic exchange on political, economic, and legal challenges, aimed at advancing a capital markets union.
On June 12, 2025, the Council of the European Union took a significant step by agreeing on a directive aimed at harmonising insolvency laws.
The long-standing cooperation within the European Accounts Receivables Network (EARN) initiated by PASCHEN Rechtsanwälte continues to pay off.
Significant changes to the rules for small businesses in Austria came into force on 1 January 2025, which particularly benefit the self-employed.