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Across the globe, disputes have broken out between manufacturers of smartphones and tablet computers (such as Apple and Samsung) about “standards-essential patents”, and whether competition law limits their enforcement
On 22 October 2009, the ECJ released its judgment in the case of Swiss Re Germany Holding GmbH v Finanzamt München für Körperschaften (Case C-24208), confirming that a transfer of a portfolio of life reinsurance contracts, outside of a business transfer, will be subject to VAT at the standard rate
