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30th Jul 2021

Facebook and other social networks are not allowed to simply delete hateful posts or block accounts

Judgments 29. July 2021 – III ZR 179/20 and III ZR 192/20 Der III. Civil Division of the Federal Court held, that the terms and conditions of Facebook dated 19. April 2018 for deleting user contributions and blocking accounts in the event of violations of the communication standards set out in the conditions are ineffective. In any case, this is true, because the defendant provider is not obliged to do so at the same time, to inform the user about the removal of his contribution at least retrospectively and about an intended blocking of his user account in advance, to inform him of the reason for this and to give him the opportunity to respond with a subsequent new decision. If a user's contribution was deleted due to the ineffective terms and conditions and his account was temporarily blocked, Has...

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Intellectual Property: The invisible crown jewels of your company
When Leon enters his office on this Monday morning, everything seems as usual: Coffee is steaming, the laptop hums, The whiteboard still shows the sketch of the last product idea. But then he reads the email. A competitor has brought a surprisingly similar product onto the market - including the name, Design and almost identical functionality. Leon Puls is in a hurry. "The […]
sorts & Plant Variety Protection – Why plants are more than just species
When we talk about “varieties”., We don't just mean flowers or vegetables from the garden. From a legal perspective, varieties are economic values that require protection, Property rights and economic importance. From seed to harvest, from breeder to dealer: The correct handling of varieties is essential - and regulated by law. What does “variety” mean in law?? […]
Ideas are worth gold - if you protect them.
Why intellectual property (IP) Your most important capital can be - and how the iPblog helps you have an ingenious invention, A unique design or a strong brand concept? Then they already have more than many others - but: Only those who have their intellectual property (IP) protect, evaluated and cleverly administered, also has real economic benefits from it. […]

Importance of freedom in the assessment of an utterance as "harmful to minors" and the terms thereof finable requirement to appoint a youth protection officer
decisions, applied to the evaluation of a by Article. 5 Abs. 1 Set 1 socialize as harmful to minors adverse legal consequences GG protected expression, must take into account the value-setting significance of the fundamental right of freedom of expression. These principles are also to be observed, if not the expression itself is the subject of proceedings, but their evaluation is in turn the basis for a more onerous state measure. As far as making a classification of utterances as "harmful to minors" the basis for the finable requirement to appoint a youth protection officer, must also be considered as part of the proportionality test, the importance of having such a requirement for the possibility of freedom of expression of those affected. This has the 2nd Chamber of the First Senate of the Federal Constitutional Court today ...
IT law in commercial legal protection
IT law plays an important role in intellectual property protection, as it protects intellectual property and other competitive aspects related to information technology (IT) arranges. It covers various legal areas, that are relevant for companies in the information technology sector. In intellectual property law, IT law particularly relates to the protection of software, Databases, Brands, Copyrights and patents. It regulates the legal framework for acquisition, the use and protection of these intangible assets in connection with IT products and services. Lawyer Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M. IT law also includes regulations on data protection and data security. Businesses need to make sure, that they comply with applicable data protection laws and take appropriate measures, about personal....
Clause in which the Conditions for transfer of a SIM card “Pledge” in the amount of 29,65 € is charged, which is retained, if the customer does not return the card within three weeks following the expiry or termination of customer relationship in perfect condition, is ineffective.
a) The clause in terms and conditions of a mobile operator, after one for transfer of SIM card “Pledge” in the amount of 29,65 € is charged, as the “Liquidated damages” will be retained, fails to return so-far the customer the card within three weeks following the expiry or termination of customer relationship in perfect condition, is ineffective. b) The clause in terms and conditions of a mobile operator, after for sending an invoice in paper form (in addition to providing an Internet Customer Portal) a separate fee accrues, is in any case ineffective, if the supplier sells the product not only of the Internet. BGH JUDGMENT III ZR 32/14 from 9. October 2014

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Facebook and other social networks are not allowed to simply delete hateful posts or block accounts

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