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Changes in trade- and service mark protection
Belarus: Changes on legal protection of trade and service marks will come into effect on 15 July 2016. In line with the amendments, the exclusive right to a trademark will be based on the right of its owner to use the trademark, dispose of it, and prohibit use of the
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Changes in pricing of medical products
Belarus: Decree no 228 of 21 June 2016 establishes new rules for pricing of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and medical equipment (“medical products”). The new rules entered into force on 1 July 2016. We are glad to introduce you the most important changes. 1. Sale prices of medical products produced in
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Minimum wage – increase in 2017
Germany: The Commission on Minimum wage has announced an increase on 8.84 EUR. Today, the Commission on Minimum wage which is composed by representatives of employers and employees has announced an increase of the standard minimum wage in Germany by 34 Cent to 8.84 EUR (gross) from the beginning of
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Minimum wage – infringement proceedings initiated
Germany: EU Commission has initiated formal infringement proceedings against Germany. In Germany a general minimum wage in the amount of 8.50 EUR (gross) per hour applies since beginning of 2015. Already in May 2015 the EU Commission had initiated the first level of infringement proceedings against Germany because the Commission
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The Biggest Denomination in the History of the Belarusian Ruble
Belarus: On 4 November 2015, the decision to hold the third and so far the biggest denomination of the national currency was adopted by Edict no 450 of the President of the Republic of Belarus. Previous denominations took place in 1994 and 2000. Without them 1 US dollar would have cost