The EU is still 'thinking' about e-commerce

The European Commission (EC) is investigating whether e-commerce laws continue to be valid in 27 European Union (EU) countries. The committee may study to make this EC law more 'bright'.

In 2000, to simplify cross-border e-commerce and to protect participating consumers, the EU E-Commerce Directive (Directive 2000/31 / EG) was agreed as the minimum legal basis and standards. for the European community.

The EU directive clearly defines common standards and requirements for e-commerce, including limiting the liability of the chartering service for websites offered by three parties.

' In fact, we have reviewed the differences in national law ', said Jean Bergevin, head of the Commission's domestic market sector, at the conference on intellectual property rights held by Association of anti-counterfeiting of French industry.

Luxury manufacturers such as Louis Vuitton and Dior are being challenged with the laws applied in France regarding the eBay online sales website. They argue that this auction site may be liable for fake goods sold.

' We are expected to complete it for the first time in June 2008, then it will take effect ,' Bergevin said of the EC law that is being studied by the EC.

Many other experts also believe that the current legal framework is not enough to prevent counterfeiting. 'Is the legal framework in Europe or France now complete? No, not really perfect, 'said Francois Garnier, Pfizer Inc's vice president, maker of the anti-impotence drug Viagra for men, the most sold drug on the web.

Thuy Linh