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Business online presence: legal perspectives from domain names to social commerce

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 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

dimissioni trasferimento

Resignation by Transfer and Entitlement to NASPI [Court of Turin Sent. no. 429/2023]

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

La Procedura di Brevettazione: Ricerca di Anteriorità, Uffici IP, Procedure e Costi

The Patent Procedure: Novelty Search, IP Offices, Procedures and Costs

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

Decadenza del marchio per “non uso”: la Cassazione interviene sul caso “Passaparola”

Trademark forfeiture for non-use: the Italian Supreme Court addresses the “Passaparola” case

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

Lavoro autonomo: esiste una tutela contro la discriminazione sull’orientamento sessuale?

Self-employment: is there protection against sexual orientation discrimination?

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

Il datore di lavoro è obbligato a intervenire in caso di molestie sul posto di lavoro?

Is the employer obligated to intervene in cases of workplace harassment?

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

La gestione dell'account di posta elettronica del dipendente: diritti e doveri.

Employee’s e-mail account management: rights and duties

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

MARCHI+

“Trademarks+” 2023: the call for grant funding for Italian companies for protection and registration

“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

“Disegni+” 2023: fino a 60.000 € a fondo perduto per chi registra il design

“Designs+” 2023: up to €60,000 grant for those who register design

“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

“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

Quando marchi, brevetti e controversie legali contribuiscono a creare una redditizia icona pop: Barbie

When trademarks, patents and litigation help create a profitable pop icon: Barbie

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

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

Business online presence: legal perspectives from domain names to social commerce

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 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

dimissioni trasferimento

Resignation by Transfer and Entitlement to NASPI [Court of Turin Sent. no. 429/2023]

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

La Procedura di Brevettazione: Ricerca di Anteriorità, Uffici IP, Procedure e Costi

The Patent Procedure: Novelty Search, IP Offices, Procedures and Costs

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

Decadenza del marchio per “non uso”: la Cassazione interviene sul caso “Passaparola”

Trademark forfeiture for non-use: the Italian Supreme Court addresses the “Passaparola” case

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

Lavoro autonomo: esiste una tutela contro la discriminazione sull’orientamento sessuale?

Self-employment: is there protection against sexual orientation discrimination?

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

Il datore di lavoro è obbligato a intervenire in caso di molestie sul posto di lavoro?

Is the employer obligated to intervene in cases of workplace harassment?

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

La gestione dell'account di posta elettronica del dipendente: diritti e doveri.

Employee’s e-mail account management: rights and duties

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

MARCHI+

“Trademarks+” 2023: the call for grant funding for Italian companies for protection and registration

“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

“Disegni+” 2023: fino a 60.000 € a fondo perduto per chi registra il design

“Designs+” 2023: up to €60,000 grant for those who register design

“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

“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

Quando marchi, brevetti e controversie legali contribuiscono a creare una redditizia icona pop: Barbie

When trademarks, patents and litigation help create a profitable pop icon: Barbie

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

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

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