Products, Labelling and Innovation
Legal protection for food, cosmetics & pharmaceuticals: where creativity, regulation and the market intersect
The law, and the market, don’t forgive. Incorrect labels, misleading advertising, deceptive claims or greenwashing can undermine years of research, branding and product development in an instant.
That’s why Canella Camaiora supports responsible businesses with an integrated legal approach: we protect the product in its entirety, from formula to packaging, from labelling to brand reputation, combining expertise in intellectual property, unfair competition, communications law and sector‑specific compliance.
I nostri servizi dedicati includono:
- Legal review of labels, packaging and claims (nutritional, health, environmental);
- Protection against unfair competition, imitators and greenwashing;
- Support in regulatory investigations or sanctions (AGCM, ICQRF, Italian Ministry of Health);
- Assistance with registration of trademarks, designs, patents and utility models;
- Business litigation over image, packaging and communications infringements;
- Drafting supply‑chain contracts, licensing of formulas, certifications and production outsourcing;
- Safeguarding and promotion of Made in Italy designations (DOP, IGP, geographical indications).
One firm. All the legal protection innovators and communicators need.
Innovation is fraught with complexity: from scientific research to marketing demands, ever‑tighter regulations and fierce competition, every new formula or product line can quickly become a minefield.
We cover that field with a holistic, specialised vision. We offer both judicial and out‑of‑court defence, assistance during inspections or enforcement proceedings, as well as a proactive legal plan to launch new products, accurately and safely, free of unnecessary risks.
We work with SMEs, startups, industrial groups and international players in sectors including:
- Food & beverage
- Supplements & nutraceuticals
- Cosmetics & medical devices
- Pharmaceuticals & biotech
Prodotti, Etichette e Innovazione
Legal review of labels, packaging and claims (nutritional, health, environmental)
Protection against unfair competition, imitators and greenwashing
Support in regulatory investigations or sanctions (AGCM, ICQRF, Italian Ministry of Health)
Assistance with registration of trademarks, designs, patents and utility models
Business litigation over image, packaging and communications infringements
Drafting supply‑chain contracts, licensing of formulas, certifications and production outsourcing
Safeguarding and promotion of Made in Italy designations (DOP, IGP, geographical indications)
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