In its recent decision in Cartier parfums-lunettes v Ziegler France SA* the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has provided some helpful clarification on an important aspect of the Brussels Regulation, namely, the correct interpretation of Article 27. Background The Brussels Regulation (or, to give it its full name, the “Council Regulation (EC) No44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and…
