This course enquires into the role of consumer protection law in the legal systems of contemporary societies. The inquiry includes a presentation of the laws and organizations at both the national and international level that are entrusted with the protection of the rights of consumers in their commercial transactions. Further issues discussed include the legal concept and definition of the consumer, contractual issues trying to ensure the protection of the weaker party through special contractual clauses, and the relationship and contact points with other legal areas, such as competition law, intellectual property law (e.g. trademarks), and product safety law.

CILO-1: Students will be able to describe the institutions and the legal toolkit for the protection of consumers in international transactions. CILO-2: Students will be able to consider the legal issues arising out of international transactions involving consumers. CILO-3: Students will be able to assess the options available to businesses and consumers under relevant laws in international transactions involving consumers. CILO-4: Students will be able to identify solutions to legal issues arising in international transactions involving consumers.