Goodwill indemnity in Switzerland: what Article 418u really requires and why outcomes often surprise
The concept seems straightforward. In practice, however, Swiss courts approach these claims with caution, and the Swiss framework differs in several important respects from the EU approach.
The EU’s Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation Draft
The draft EU Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation, published on 16 September 2025, updates the competition law framework for technology licensing, addressing emerging issues such as data licensing, patent pools, pay-for-delay settlements, and new negotiation structures in innovation-driven markets.
The abuse of economic dependence in franchise agreements: Decision of the Italian Supreme Court, June 4, 2025, n. 15023
In decision n. 15023 of 4 June 2025, the Italian Supreme Court clarifies that abuse of economic dependence in franchise agreements must be assessed not only on contractual terms, but also on the broader economic context, including whether the franchisee had real market alternatives.
Statutory Payment Terms
Under the amended legislation, large enterprises may no longer agree payment terms exceeding 30 days in commercial relationships where they act as customers and the SME acts as supplier and creditor. Any contractual clause providing for a payment term longer than 30 days is void, and a 30-day payment term applies by operation of law.
