Articles

Business online presence: legal perspectives from domain names to social commerce
In the modern commercial context, business is no longer confined to the physical walls of a company but extends into the vast realm of the [...]
12 October 2023

When is “attachment to” someone else’s reputation a wrongful act?
When does referring to others result in an act of unfair competition? We explore the concept of “appropriation of merit”, illustrating the phenomenon with case [...]
6 October 2023

Resignation by Transfer and Entitlement to NASPI [Court of Turin Sent. no. 429/2023]
In an ever-changing legal landscape, Court of Turin ruling No. 429/2023 introduced a new approach, overturning existing conventions on worker relocation and NASPI benefits. [...]
29 August 2023

The Patent Procedure: Novelty Search, IP Offices, Procedures and Costs
A patent is the title of industrial law that provides protection for an invention. Protection is achieved through the granting of an exclusive right (monopoly) [...]
29 August 2023

Trademark forfeiture for non-use: the Italian Supreme Court addresses the “Passaparola” case
In a recent order (ord. 15903/2023), the Italian Supreme Court has once again ruled on forfeiture for non-use of trademarks, providing clarification regarding the definition [...]
29 August 2023

Self-employment: is there protection against sexual orientation discrimination?
As diversity and inclusion have become key priorities, issues of discrimination in the workplace are in the spotlight. Recently, the EU Court of Justice issued [...]
29 August 2023

Is the employer obligated to intervene in cases of workplace harassment?
A recent decision by the Labor Court of Bari (Jan. 17, 2023, No. 97) confirmed the importance of protecting the physical and moral integrity of [...]
29 August 2023

Employee’s e-mail account management: rights and duties
In the context of the employee-employer relationship, a controversial issue concerns the control of the employee’s email account. Access to an employee’s email account, both [...]
29 August 2023

“Trademarks+” 2023: the call for grant funding for Italian companies for protection and registration
The “Marchi+” call for proposals, aimed at Italian companies, represents a significant opportunity to obtain financial support in the protection and promotion of their trademarks [...]
10 August 2023

“Designs+” 2023: up to €60,000 grant for those who register design
The “Disegni+” call for proposals, aimed at Italian companies, represents a significant opportunity to obtain financial support in the prototyping, production and marketing of registered [...]
10 August 2023

“PATENTS+” 2023: up to €140,000 non-repayable grant for SMEs that own patents
In a time where innovation is the key to economic growth, the Ministry has launched the 2023 edition of the “Patents +” Call for Proposals, [...]
10 August 2023

When trademarks, patents and litigation help create a profitable pop icon: Barbie
Barbie is more than just a toy protected by trademarks, patents and copyrights. Barbie is a grown woman, independent and, at last, a protagonist. In [...]
9 August 2023

Emoji and Trademarks: the EU Board of Appeal delivers its opinion on the registrability of the “I Love You” sign.
Recently the Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) was asked to examine and resolve a litigation (R 2305/2022-2) concerning the [...]
9 August 2023

The Italian Supreme Court on the distinction between shape marks and patents
In a recent ruling (No. 12881 of May 11, 2023), the Italian Supreme Court reiterated its opinion on shape marks and their peculiarities. We previously [...]
8 August 2023

The revision of divorce allowance due to worsening health condition of former spouse [Ord. 19306, 07.07.2023]
A recent Italian Supreme Court ruling gives pause for thought on the conditions for the proper quantification of divorce allowance in a case where the [...]
8 August 2023

Business online presence: legal perspectives from domain names to social commerce
In the modern commercial context, business is no longer confined to the physical walls of a company but extends into the vast realm of the [...]
12 October 2023

When is “attachment to” someone else’s reputation a wrongful act?
When does referring to others result in an act of unfair competition? We explore the concept of “appropriation of merit”, illustrating the phenomenon with case [...]
6 October 2023

Resignation by Transfer and Entitlement to NASPI [Court of Turin Sent. no. 429/2023]
In an ever-changing legal landscape, Court of Turin ruling No. 429/2023 introduced a new approach, overturning existing conventions on worker relocation and NASPI benefits. [...]
29 August 2023

The Patent Procedure: Novelty Search, IP Offices, Procedures and Costs
A patent is the title of industrial law that provides protection for an invention. Protection is achieved through the granting of an exclusive right (monopoly) [...]
29 August 2023

Trademark forfeiture for non-use: the Italian Supreme Court addresses the “Passaparola” case
In a recent order (ord. 15903/2023), the Italian Supreme Court has once again ruled on forfeiture for non-use of trademarks, providing clarification regarding the definition [...]
29 August 2023

Self-employment: is there protection against sexual orientation discrimination?
As diversity and inclusion have become key priorities, issues of discrimination in the workplace are in the spotlight. Recently, the EU Court of Justice issued [...]
29 August 2023

Is the employer obligated to intervene in cases of workplace harassment?
A recent decision by the Labor Court of Bari (Jan. 17, 2023, No. 97) confirmed the importance of protecting the physical and moral integrity of [...]
29 August 2023

Employee’s e-mail account management: rights and duties
In the context of the employee-employer relationship, a controversial issue concerns the control of the employee’s email account. Access to an employee’s email account, both [...]
29 August 2023

“Trademarks+” 2023: the call for grant funding for Italian companies for protection and registration
The “Marchi+” call for proposals, aimed at Italian companies, represents a significant opportunity to obtain financial support in the protection and promotion of their trademarks [...]
10 August 2023

“Designs+” 2023: up to €60,000 grant for those who register design
The “Disegni+” call for proposals, aimed at Italian companies, represents a significant opportunity to obtain financial support in the prototyping, production and marketing of registered [...]
10 August 2023

“PATENTS+” 2023: up to €140,000 non-repayable grant for SMEs that own patents
In a time where innovation is the key to economic growth, the Ministry has launched the 2023 edition of the “Patents +” Call for Proposals, [...]
10 August 2023

When trademarks, patents and litigation help create a profitable pop icon: Barbie
Barbie is more than just a toy protected by trademarks, patents and copyrights. Barbie is a grown woman, independent and, at last, a protagonist. In [...]
9 August 2023

Emoji and Trademarks: the EU Board of Appeal delivers its opinion on the registrability of the “I Love You” sign.
Recently the Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) was asked to examine and resolve a litigation (R 2305/2022-2) concerning the [...]
9 August 2023

The Italian Supreme Court on the distinction between shape marks and patents
In a recent ruling (No. 12881 of May 11, 2023), the Italian Supreme Court reiterated its opinion on shape marks and their peculiarities. We previously [...]
8 August 2023

The revision of divorce allowance due to worsening health condition of former spouse [Ord. 19306, 07.07.2023]
A recent Italian Supreme Court ruling gives pause for thought on the conditions for the proper quantification of divorce allowance in a case where the [...]
8 August 2023