Baker McKenzie's "Off the Shelf"

What are green claims and why are they under scrutiny? In this episode we are joined by Amy Nelson-Bennett , CEO of Positive Luxury , leading sustainability experts in the global luxury industry, and Ev a-Maria Ségur-Cabanac , sustainability partner at Baker McKenzie (Vienna). Together they explore how luxury brands can make credible environmental statements without falling into the trap of greenw...

What are green claims and why are they under scrutiny? In this episode we are joined by Amy Nelson-Bennett , CEO of Positive Luxury , leading sustainability experts in the global luxury industry, and Ev a-Maria Ségur-Cabanac , sustainability partner at Baker McKenzie (Vienna). Together they explore how luxury brands can make credible environmental statements without falling into the trap of greenw...

Asia Pacific's food and beverage (F&B) franchising sector is undergoing rapid growth, driven by economic development, urbanization, and a young, tech-savvy consumer base. To succeed in this dynamic environment, brands must navigate diverse regulatory frameworks, adapt to local tastes, and develop robust market entry and exit strategies. Strategic foresight and operational agility are essential, as...

Asia Pacific's food and beverage (F&B) franchising sector is undergoing rapid growth, driven by economic development, urbanization, and a young, tech-savvy consumer base. To succeed in this dynamic environment, brands must navigate diverse regulatory frameworks, adapt to local tastes, and develop robust market entry and exit strategies. Strategic foresight and operational agility are essential, as...

In this episode Kurt Haegeman and Mara Ghiorghies help us understand key antitrust risks faced by our sector and offer practical guidance for companies. Dawn raids, antitrust enforcement in relation to HR or labour market restrictions and restrictions in supply agreements are the top factors impacting the consumer goods and retail space. Learn more about how to be better prepared, what you can do...

In this episode Kurt Haegeman and Mara Ghiorghies help us understand key antitrust risks faced by our sector and offer practical guidance for companies. Dawn raids, antitrust enforcement in relation to HR or labour market restrictions and restrictions in supply agreements are the top factors impacting the consumer goods and retail space. Learn more about how to be better prepared, what you can do...

In this episode , Lucy Hart guides us through the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and what it means for brands and retailers operating a consumer-facing website or app that sells goods or services to EU consumers . Here we focus on "e-commerce services"—which includes websites, mobile apps, e-commerce platforms, subscriptions, online booking systems, and even potentially microsites for promotions...

In this episode , Lucy Hart guides us through the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and what it means for brands and retailers operating a consumer-facing website or app that sells goods or services to EU consumers . Here we focus on "e-commerce services"—which includes websites, mobile apps, e-commerce platforms, subscriptions, online booking systems, and even potentially microsites for promotions...

In this episode, Michelle Heisner , Cynthia Cole , and Teisha Johnson explore the potential and risks of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) , considering the issue from the perspectives of retailers , brands , and c onsumers . While ESLs offer benefits like streamlined pricing updates and improved operational efficiency, they also pose legal risks related to privacy issues, technical glitches and anti...

In this episode, Michelle Heisner , Cynthia Cole , and Teisha Johnson explore the potential and risks of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) , considering the issue from the perspectives of retailers , brands , and c onsumers . While ESLs offer benefits like streamlined pricing updates and improved operational efficiency, they also pose legal risks related to privacy issues, technical glitches and anti...

In this episode,  Julia Dickenson  explores the  growing popularity of dupes and lookalikes ,  how this is impacting the luxury, fashion and cosmetics sector , and what  practical strategies  are available to brand owners to tackle this challenging trend. Legal avenues such as non-traditional trademarks, designs, copyright, and unfair competition are being used to combat dupes, but these can be co...

In this episode, Julia Dickenson explores the growing popularity of dupes and lookalikes , how this is impacting the luxury, fashion and cosmetics sector , and what practical strategies are available to brand owners to tackle this challenging trend. Legal avenues such as non-traditional trademarks, designs, copyright, and unfair competition are being used to combat dupes, but these can be complex...

In this episode, our leading lawyers in the consumer goods and retail industry, Katia Boneva-Desmicht and Hani Naja examine the opportunities for luxury, fashion and cosmetics brands planning to expand their footprint in the Gulf region.  They explore growth opportunities, essential considerations for global brands as they establish presence in the region and more.  

In this episode, our leading experts in the consumer goods and retail industry , Kurt Haegeman , Katia Boneva-Desmicht , Renata Amaral *, LokeKhoon Tan , Sue McLean and David Scott take a look at the trends impacting 2024 for the consumer goods and retail industry. This discussion covers insights around ESG, disputes, M&A, the Asian market as well as the use of tech in the industry. You may also r...

With the next round of EU Russia sanctions to be shortly introduced, luxury & fashion companies are having to navigate, yet again, what this means for their own business operations.   Even if not importing from Russia, the need to prove this is not the case can cause logistical issues and problems at customs if not anticipated. Customs and trade experts, Lionel Van Reet and Jean-Guillaume Benoit d...

In this episode, we are joined by Manuela Demarche* and Livia Lupinacci* from Trench Rossi Watanabe in São Paulo , and Rachel MacLeod from Baker McKenzie London office as they share their insights in the rapidly developing area of plastics regulation. They discuss the global regulatory landscape around limiting the use of plastics, the upcoming Global Plastics Agreement, and the impact that these...

In t his episode , Marc Levey speaks with Francesca Gaudino , Elizabeth Roper , and Justine Phillips about the top privacy cybersecurity challenges facing the CG&R industry. The speakers consider the type of data brands may want to protect and explore steps they can take to avoid a cyber breach. To learn more about cybersecurity and other legal, regulatory and tax issues relevant to the luxury and...

In Part 2 of the episode on cyber issues in the CG&R industry, Marc Levey , Francesca Gaudino , Elizabeth Roper , and Justine Phillips explore how brands can build a cyber program that complies with global laws and provide practical takeaways for retail businesses looking to improve their cyber strategy. To find out more about cybersecurity and other legal, regulatory and tax issues relevant to th...

In Part 2, Sue Mclean (Digital Transformation and New Technologies, London), Ashlin Perumall (Technology Driven M&A, Johannesburg), and Alex Toh ( Digital Transformation and Regulatory Matters, Singapore) go on to discuss the developing regulation around the use of AI and the different approaches being adopted in different regions. They also provide thoughts on the internal governance strategies a...

In this episode, Sue Mclean (Digital Transformation and New Technologies, London), Ashlin Perumall (Technology Driven M&A, Johannesburg), and Alex Toh ( Digital Transformation and Regulatory Matters, Singapore) discuss the use of AI and generative AI in the consumer goods and retail sector. In Part 1, our speakers discuss what generative AI is, the reasons behind its unparalleled uptake, how it is...

Data and IP in green innovation play an important role in CG&R businesses and in this new episode, partner Eva-Maria Strobel is joined by Renata Amaral , partner at Trench Rossi Watanabe Sao Paulo*, to explore key legal considerations from an IP & data angle that companies should consider in relation to green innovation, including what elements are crucial to address sustainability/meet ESG goals...

In this episode, Julia Hemmings , a partner in our IPTech practice in London, and Rebecca Lederhouse , an IP counsel based in our Chicago office, discuss the role of marketing in green innovation and the increasing regulatory scrutiny around green claims in advertising. They focus on green claims as a key area of regulatory focus, key tips and tricks to consider when using green claims in advertis...

In this episode, partner Mackenzie Martin and senior associate Tanvi Shah in our IPTech practice, discuss the role of patents, trade secrets and plant variety rights in green innovation – and in particular how they incentivize and promote technological development.

In this episode, partner Nathalie Marchand from our Paris office is joined by special counsel Grace Wong from our Hong Kong office, to explore differing collaboration trends and entities in green innovation, considerations regarding green innovation agreements including background and foreground IP rights, protecting the confidentiality of green innovations and how to navigate a termination of the...

In this episode, partner Eva-Maria Strobel and senior associate Tiffany Conley in our IPTech practice, discuss green trademarks in green innovation that includes various types of trademark protection and rapid developments in this space, key challenges when registering green trademarks, navigating the revocation of registered trademarks based on deceptiveness, and looking ahead to new trends and d...