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New regulations for companies selling food, drinks or agricultural products
On 1 November 2021, important legal changes that will apply to companies that sell food, drinks or agricultural products will come into effect. The UTP (Unfair Trading Practices) Directive will be transposed to Lithuanian law. One of the goals of this Directive is to ensure balanced relationships between buyers and suppliers. What does this mean […]
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Frequently asked questions about trademarks in the EU
Will EU trademarks be valid in EU Member States, including overseas, after Brexit? Will EU trademarks be valid in UK after Brexit? We are sharing an update regarding EU trademarks, covering frequently asked questions about EU trademarks in light of Brexit. If you are interested to learn more, please read more below. I want to […]
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From November 2020, competition law infringements to result in significantly increased fines and wider liability
On 1 November 2020, important amendments to the Competition Law (‘the Law’) came into force in Lithuania, further increasing the need for businesses to prevent infringements. Greater liability for all infringements of the Law and significantly increased fines can potentially lead to the termination of businesses. The amendments are relevant to companies operating in any […]
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Latest intellectual property highlights in Baltics and Belarus
Our team share another piece of intellectual property (IP) news in the Belarus-Baltics region telling about curious cases, news in legislation, and some measures taken by governments due to the COVID-19 pandemic which may still be helpful to business (mainly extension of statutory deadlines and, in some cases, waiver of statutory duties). IP news from […]
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GCR Competition Economics Handbook 2020
Copenhagen Economics has interviewed partner Daivis Švirinas and senior associate Monika Mališauskaitė, along with the legal and economist team of the Lithuanian Competition Council (LCC) and prominent Lithuanian competition law experts for this year’s chapter on Lithuania. The chapter investigates three recent landmark decisions that highlight the increasing use of economic methods in public and […]