In this edition of Retail Scanner, we look at issues relating to the degree of influence and control retailers can properly exercise over various parts of the supply chain. The CJEU has provided important insight into the issue of whether luxury brands can control the sale of their products on third party websites. This month the Supreme Court has also ruled on the cost to brand owners of obtaining injunctions to force Internet Service Providers to block access to websites selling counterfeit products. We also look at whether you can ensure the supply of products manufactured in China will be unaffected by third party trade marks.
Finally, we have the obligatory article about GDPR. The 25th May has come and gone but compliance with the new data protection regime should remain near the top of your to do list.
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