European court ruling strikes a blow for luxury goods

EU. In a landmark case for the luxury goods industry, the European Court of Justice has ruled that retailers must seek the permission of trademark holders before sourcing goods from outside the European Economic Area (EEA)?the 15 EU states plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The move is a boost for fashion, fragrance and other luxury goods suppliers trying to stamp out grey-market imports and prevent discount retailing in Europe.

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