Abolition of the „flying jurisdiction” in competition law

• January 11
• IP-NEWS

On December 2, 2020, the revised provision on local jurisdiction pursuant to Section 14 (2) of the Act against Unfair Competition (UWG) came into force and abolishes the so-called “flying jurisdiction” regarding Internet cases for domestic defendants. The new special regulation of the local jurisdiction of the court is based on the law to strengthen fair competition of...mehr