17 September 2019Jurisdiction reportsChristian Buchholz

Germany jurisdiction report: Make Google AdWords clear

Buying Google AdWords which are identical or similar to a trademark is in principle permissible as long as the advertisement makes it clear that the internet user is directed through the advertisement to a product other than the trademarked product.

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