Prohibition of fake online reviews

Prohibition of fake online reviews

Since May 28, it has been prohibited to post false consumer reviews on online stores, marketplaces or social media. The law is based on a EU directive to better protect consumers online. Reason: many consumers place great value on reviews of products and services on the Internet.

 

If consumers can post reviews, administrators must from now on assess them for authenticity. Writing positive reviews by the sellers themselves is out of the question.

Negative reviews cannot be removed just like that anymore, unless they are false.

There is also a prohibition to post a false consumer review against payment (unless this is expressly stated). One is not allowed to place likes on social media to promote one’s own site anymore. On the website it must be clearly indicated what the reviews policy is and what is being done to prevent fake reviews. The ACM and AFM will enforce this and fines can amount to 4% of annual turnover.

About Abcor

Abcor specializes in applying for trademark and design rights. We do this worldwide for both SMEs and international companies, but often everything starts with an initial Benelux application. Our aim is to relieve the client of all the worries, which is why we take care of all the steps, from initial advice on what to apply for and how, right through to registration.

In addition to applying for trademarks, we also manage portfolios for our clients. We ensure that trademarks are renewed on time, that the right organizations are paid (given the many fraudulent companies), and we support our clients on issues.

In addition, we are sparring partners for our customers on new products and how to shape and claim new ideas.

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Among others in this issue:
• EUIPO vs Mora TV: weigering geluidsmerk
• Jägermeister vs Alte Heiler: stop Russische copycat
• Stichting Nederlandse Top 40: gericht op Benelux?
• Tijdschrift HART vs Hermitage: soortgelijkheid
• Monique Granneman: nieuwe partner Abcor

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