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Emoticon e diritti di marchio: l'intricato labirinto della registrabilità

Emoji and Trademarks: the EU Board of Appeal delivers its opinion on the registrability of the “I Love You” sign.

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

La Corte di Cassazione sulla distinzione tra marchi di forma e brevetti

The Italian Supreme Court on the distinction between shape marks and patents

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

Assegno divorzile: la funzione assistenziale e l’inadeguatezza dei mezzi dell’ex coniuge.

The revision of divorce allowance due to worsening health condition of former spouse [Ord. 19306, 07.07.2023]

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

Condanna per violenza sessuale. È legittimo il licenziamento?

Sexual assault conviction. Is dismissal lawful?

Sexual assault conviction. Is dismissal lawful?

As part of a landmark ruling, the Employment Section of the Italian Supreme Court, in its May 23, 2023, No. 14114 decision, examined the complex [...]

8 August 2023

Il rischio di dispersione di proprietà intellettuale e informazioni riservate per le PMI in caso di sviluppo e outsourcing

The risk of leakage of intellectual property and confidential information for SMEs when developing and outsourcing

The risk of leakage of intellectual property and confidential information for SMEs when developing and outsourcing

We assist entrepreneurs and SMEs with contractual development and outsourcing projects, and with this article we address the legal and tax challenges related to the [...]

7 August 2023

Il Tribunale di Bologna sul plagio parziale di un software

The battle of the stripes: Diesel vs. Calvin Klein

The battle of the stripes: Diesel vs. Calvin Klein

In this article we will analyze the recent ruling of the Milan Court of Appeals (No. 1999/2023) on the validity of the trademark owned by [...]

Il Tribunale di Bologna sul plagio parziale di un software

The Court of Bologna on the partial plagiarism of a software

The Court of Bologna on the partial plagiarism of a software

In the judgment under review, the Court of Bologna (No. 2713/2022) ruled on the distinction between plagiarism and reworking/updating a computer program. [...]

Diritti sull’opera cinematografica: a chi spettano e per quanto tempo?

Rights to the cinematographic work: who gets them and for how long?

Rights to the cinematographic work: who gets them and for how long?

The Italian Supreme Court in its Order No. 14117 of May 23, 2023 clarified what rights the film company has over the film and the [...]

Il licenziamento del medico obiettore: è legittimo in caso di omissione di soccorso?

Dismissal of the objector doctor: is it lawful in cases of failure to assist?

Dismissal of the objector doctor: is it lawful in cases of failure to assist?

A recent Italian Supreme Court ruling (16551/2023) has raised a fierce debate regarding the disciplinary dismissal of a conscientious objector physician. In the case at [...]

12 July 2023

marchi e domain names

Choosing a Web domain can prove complicated: the “Stock” case

Choosing a Web domain can prove complicated: the “Stock” case

A recent court case has once again raised the spotlight on the importance of verifications before registering and using trademarks and domain names, especially because [...]

Indennità per Ferie Non Godute: Obblighi e Responsabilità dei Datori di Lavoro

Compensation for unused holidays: duties and responsibilities of employers

Compensation for unused holidays: duties and responsibilities of employers

In its Order No. 17643 of 2023, the Italian Supreme Court provided important clarifications regarding the obligations and responsibilities of employers in relation to the [...]

4 July 2023

diritto d’immagine” delle opere d’arte

Florence court recognizes “image right” of works of art

Florence court recognizes “image right” of works of art

In the judgment under review, the Court of Florence ordered a well-known publishing house to pay damages for the unauthorized use of a famous work [...]

marchi contrari all’ordine pubblico e al buon costume

Considerations on the lawfulness of trademarks: an analysis of the ‘Pablo Escobar’ case

Considerations on the lawfulness of trademarks: an analysis of the ‘Pablo Escobar’ case

In this article we will analyze a recent decision of the Fifth Board of Appeal of the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) – case R [...]

Il marchio IGP e l’estensione della sua tutela

The PGI label and the extent of its protection

The PGI label and the extent of its protection

In this remarkable judgment, the Milan Court of Appeal (Judgment No. 131 of January 18, 2023) ruled out interference between the trademark “Acetaia del Balsamico” [...]

Digital Services Act: il nuovo Regolamento sui servizi digitali

Digital Services Act: the new Digital Services Regulation

Digital Services Act: the new Digital Services Regulation

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is the European Union’s new regulation on digital services and is aimed at updating the regulations on digital intermediary service [...]

Emoticon e diritti di marchio: l'intricato labirinto della registrabilità

Emoji and Trademarks: the EU Board of Appeal delivers its opinion on the registrability of the “I Love You” sign.

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

La Corte di Cassazione sulla distinzione tra marchi di forma e brevetti

The Italian Supreme Court on the distinction between shape marks and patents

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

Assegno divorzile: la funzione assistenziale e l’inadeguatezza dei mezzi dell’ex coniuge.

The revision of divorce allowance due to worsening health condition of former spouse [Ord. 19306, 07.07.2023]

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

Condanna per violenza sessuale. È legittimo il licenziamento?

Sexual assault conviction. Is dismissal lawful?

Sexual assault conviction. Is dismissal lawful?

As part of a landmark ruling, the Employment Section of the Italian Supreme Court, in its May 23, 2023, No. 14114 decision, examined the complex [...]

8 August 2023

Il rischio di dispersione di proprietà intellettuale e informazioni riservate per le PMI in caso di sviluppo e outsourcing

The risk of leakage of intellectual property and confidential information for SMEs when developing and outsourcing

The risk of leakage of intellectual property and confidential information for SMEs when developing and outsourcing

We assist entrepreneurs and SMEs with contractual development and outsourcing projects, and with this article we address the legal and tax challenges related to the [...]

7 August 2023

Il Tribunale di Bologna sul plagio parziale di un software

The battle of the stripes: Diesel vs. Calvin Klein

The battle of the stripes: Diesel vs. Calvin Klein

In this article we will analyze the recent ruling of the Milan Court of Appeals (No. 1999/2023) on the validity of the trademark owned by [...]

Il Tribunale di Bologna sul plagio parziale di un software

The Court of Bologna on the partial plagiarism of a software

The Court of Bologna on the partial plagiarism of a software

In the judgment under review, the Court of Bologna (No. 2713/2022) ruled on the distinction between plagiarism and reworking/updating a computer program. [...]

Diritti sull’opera cinematografica: a chi spettano e per quanto tempo?

Rights to the cinematographic work: who gets them and for how long?

Rights to the cinematographic work: who gets them and for how long?

The Italian Supreme Court in its Order No. 14117 of May 23, 2023 clarified what rights the film company has over the film and the [...]

Il licenziamento del medico obiettore: è legittimo in caso di omissione di soccorso?

Dismissal of the objector doctor: is it lawful in cases of failure to assist?

Dismissal of the objector doctor: is it lawful in cases of failure to assist?

A recent Italian Supreme Court ruling (16551/2023) has raised a fierce debate regarding the disciplinary dismissal of a conscientious objector physician. In the case at [...]

12 July 2023

marchi e domain names

Choosing a Web domain can prove complicated: the “Stock” case

Choosing a Web domain can prove complicated: the “Stock” case

A recent court case has once again raised the spotlight on the importance of verifications before registering and using trademarks and domain names, especially because [...]

Indennità per Ferie Non Godute: Obblighi e Responsabilità dei Datori di Lavoro

Compensation for unused holidays: duties and responsibilities of employers

Compensation for unused holidays: duties and responsibilities of employers

In its Order No. 17643 of 2023, the Italian Supreme Court provided important clarifications regarding the obligations and responsibilities of employers in relation to the [...]

4 July 2023

diritto d’immagine” delle opere d’arte

Florence court recognizes “image right” of works of art

Florence court recognizes “image right” of works of art

In the judgment under review, the Court of Florence ordered a well-known publishing house to pay damages for the unauthorized use of a famous work [...]

marchi contrari all’ordine pubblico e al buon costume

Considerations on the lawfulness of trademarks: an analysis of the ‘Pablo Escobar’ case

Considerations on the lawfulness of trademarks: an analysis of the ‘Pablo Escobar’ case

In this article we will analyze a recent decision of the Fifth Board of Appeal of the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) – case R [...]

Il marchio IGP e l’estensione della sua tutela

The PGI label and the extent of its protection

The PGI label and the extent of its protection

In this remarkable judgment, the Milan Court of Appeal (Judgment No. 131 of January 18, 2023) ruled out interference between the trademark “Acetaia del Balsamico” [...]

Digital Services Act: il nuovo Regolamento sui servizi digitali

Digital Services Act: the new Digital Services Regulation

Digital Services Act: the new Digital Services Regulation

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is the European Union’s new regulation on digital services and is aimed at updating the regulations on digital intermediary service [...]

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