Solothurn rejects amendment of the UWG
Following the canton of Thurgau’s submission of a negative response to the federal government, the canton of Solothurn has also rejected the proposed amendment to the Unfair Competition Act (UWG).
After the canton of Thurgau had already submitted a negative consultation to the federal government, the canton of Solothurn has also rejected the planned amendment to the Unfair Competition Act (UWG). The existing law is sufficient to combat so-called free-rider marketing.
The European Football Association (UEFA) had informed the Swiss Confederation of areas where it believed there were gaps in current Swiss law in relation to the Euro 08 European Football Championship. The Confederation saw no need for action in three areas, but intends to regulate the special offense of ambush marketing by amending the UCA.
The European Football Association (UEFA) had informed the Swiss Confederation of areas where it believed there were gaps in current Swiss law in relation to the Euro 08 European Football Championship. The Confederation saw no need for action in three areas, but intends to regulate the special offense of ambush marketing by amending the UCA.
