Articles

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

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

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

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 [...]
14 July 2023

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. [...]
12 July 2023

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 [...]
12 July 2023

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

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 [...]
4 July 2023

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

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 [...]
4 July 2023

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 [...]
4 July 2023

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” [...]
27 June 2023

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 [...]
15 June 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

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

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

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 [...]
14 July 2023

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. [...]
12 July 2023

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 [...]
12 July 2023

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

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 [...]
4 July 2023

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

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 [...]
4 July 2023

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 [...]
4 July 2023

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” [...]
27 June 2023

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 [...]
15 June 2023