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Mar 2026
Refund of Copyright Levies – What the “bluechip” ECJ Ruling Means for Providers
On 26 , Mar 2026 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
This is good news for businesses: The highly anticipated ECJ ruling in the “bluechip” case (C-822/24) confirms the core principle of the obligation to pay copyright levies. This obligation applies only if it is likely that the devices and storage media will be used for private copying. Now, this finding is neither new nor surprising; it has been ...
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Mar 2026
UK REACH: UK Confirms Closer SVHC Alignment with EU REACH
On 25 , Mar 2026 | In | By Arjun Cheran
On February 24, 2026, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed a new strategic approach under UK REACH: the UK will more closely align its Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List with the EU REACH Candidate List. This includes systematically reviewing substances added to the EU list since ...
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Mar 2026
Wearables in Focus: Packaging Requirements for Smartwatches & Smart Rings
On 23 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Wearables, i.e. wearable electronic devices such as smartwatches, smart rings, or fitness trackers – are currently among the most dynamic product categories on the market. Innovation cycles are short, market entries are rapid, and distribution is typically international. As a result, regulatory requirements are becoming increasingly complex. One ...
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Mar 2026
Meet us at the Stuttgart Sustainability Day 2026
On 18 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
On March 19, 2026, the 3rd Stuttgart Sustainability Day will take place at Fraunhofer IPA – a key platform for everyone driving sustainable industrial transformation. And we’ll be there! The event will focus on topics such as digital transparency and the Digital Product Passport, AI-driven sustainability solutions, energy and resource efficiency, ...
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Mar 2026
Circular Valley Convention 2026: Insights, Conversations and Key Takeaways
On 17 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
The Circular Valley Convention 2026 in Düsseldorf once again showed just how much the circular economy is gaining importance across industries. After two inspiring days, we are taking away valuable impressions, new perspectives and above all, a clear sense that circularity is no longer a niche topic. What stood out most to us was the diversity of ...
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Mar 2026
PPWR Readiness: Why “Waiting and Seeing” Is Becoming a Risk
On 16 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Most companies are now aware that the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is coming. What is often missing, however, is a clear understanding of what it will actually mean for their own organizations and when action will become necessary. That’s exactly where the risk lies: PPWR is not a distant regulatory project for the future. It ...
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Mar 2026
Outlook 2026: Trends and Forecasts for Copyright Levies
On 12 , Mar 2026 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
In copyright law, questions surrounding AI training continue to dominate public debate, particularly regarding remuneration for AI input. At the same time, there are remuneration models for the use of works, but these are currently taking a backseat. At the same time, there is a greater need for adjustment and change than before for device levies. ...
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Mar 2026
Meet us at the Circular Valley Convention 2026
On 09 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
On March 11–12, 2026, 1cc GmbH and our sister company TechProtect GmbH will be exhibiting at the Circular Valley Convention in Düsseldorf. The event brings together decision-makers from industry, science, politics and start-ups to explore practical solutions for a circular and sustainable economy. With its combination of conference sessions, an ...
05
Mar 2026
EPR & PPWR: How B2B Companies Operationally Implement Regulatory Requirements
On 05 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
In the previous article, we explained why packaging regulations and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are highly relevant for B2B companies—and why their importance will continue to grow with the introduction of the PPWR. The key question now is: How can these requirements be implemented efficiently, legally compliant, and in a future-proof ...
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Mar 2026
Raw Material Security in Times of Global Crises – Why the Circular Economy Is Becoming a Strategic Necessity
On 03 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
In a globalized world, raw materials are the lifeblood of industry, energy supply, and consumer society. Rare metals for batteries, fossil fuels, strategic minerals for high-tech products – modern economies depend heavily on stable supply chains. Yet recent geopolitical tensions clearly demonstrate how fragile this system is. A particularly ...