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ItalianoYEARNING FOR A WIRKIN
The WIRKIN phenomenon entertained us during the Christmas holidays, monopolising TikTok USA. What? You don’t know what we are talking […]
ECOVADIS Silver Medal: a new sustainability milestone for Bugnion
We are thrilled to share news that represents an important milestone for us: our company has been awarded the ECOVADIS […]
The Popeye character is now in the public domain. And will star in a horror film
After Mickey Mouse, it is the turn of another piece of comic book history to lose (some of) its ‘exclusivity’. […]
The Loro Piana case: why a close look at the market is necessary before seeking a monopoly over unconventional marks
This article first appeared in World Trademark Review Daily Background Loro Piana SpA sought registration of the position mark depicted […]
COPYLEFT: when copying is not plagiarism
In the vast universe of the Internet there are multiple opportunities to protect or exploit creative works, be they images or texts, on condition that you don’t fall into inertia, unconscious violations, or naivety.
Third-party lions free to roam: General Court reverses decision on monopoly over trademarks depicting same animal species
This article first appeared in World Trademark Review Daily In re Laura Food Srl v EUIPO, Bella Tawziaa II SLU […]
Refusal of collective mark containing PDO “Chianti” upheld on appeal
This article first appeared in World Trademark Review Daily In Case R 1650/2022-2, the EUIPO’s Second Board of Appeal has […]
The case of the BIG MAC – the importance of proof of use
McDonald’s is once more the talk of the town with one of its most famous sandwiches, the BIG MAC.
The news, however, does not concern a new burger recipe, but rather a ruling on its trademark.
Use of online images: is this the beginning of the end of “Copyright Trolls”?
The issue of the free usey of images found on the web is at the centre of doctrinal and jurisprudential debate. In particular, the question of the applicability of copyright law to photographs published online is increasingly relevant.
Amicus Curiae briefs of ECTA, INTA and MARQUES agree on “NIGHTWATCH” approach to conversion of EUTMs
The article was first published on the Kluwer Trademark Blog In February 2023, we reported the NIGHTWATCH decision of the Fourth Board […]
New Green Claims Directive: working on stricter rules against Greenwashing
Greenwashing is back on the agenda after the Council of the European Union, following various discussions and exchanges of opinions, […]
PABLO ESCOBAR – An immor(t)al mark?
The Escobar family saga seems to have reached its final chapter. This time we are not referring to the well-known […]
Shein once more under indictment: AI as a tool for copyright infringement
A new lawsuit has been filed in the United States against the Chinese fast fashion giant. More specifically, the action […]
Goodbye to cyberbullying thanks to AI: Sony’s new PS5 patent
The world is an ever-changing vortex, for better and for worse, and technological development often mirrors this phenomenon. One only […]
Italian Artificial Intelligence Bill: changes to Copyright law and war on “deep fakes”
On 23 April, the Italian Council of Ministers/Cabinet approved a bill for the introduction of measures and the delegation of […]
No peace for Donald Trump: battle over ‘Mar-a-Lago’ domain name lost
Donald Trump’s judicial challenges (and misfortunes) in his bid to return to the White House were not enough: even his […]
CFA v CEFA: General Court considers similarity of acronyms
This article first appeared in World Trademark Review Daily Background Throughout the years EU trademark practitioners have been used to […]
Toyota files a patent for a paint that changes colour: the future is ‘chameleon’ cars
Who can say to have never played, at least once, with toy cars that change colour under running tap water, […]
Tattoos and Copyright, the case of the NBA
Tattoos have become increasingly popular in recent years, although they have existed for centuries. In fact, let us bear in […]
Rubik’s cube and industrial property puzzles
There are two categories of people: those who at least once in their lives have tried to pit their wits […]
Use it or… lose it! News for Italian undertakings holding trademarks in the U.S.
How to register a Trademark In Italy, and more generally in the European Union, the hurdle to overcome for those […]
Palworld vs. The World of Pokémon: copyright is not a game
The rapid and relentless technological evolution we witness on a daily basis also besets copyright law, leading professionals in the field to assess the existence of plagiarism and Copyright infringement no longer only in the conventional areas of music or movies but also in the world of video/computer games.
The campaign to protect Prosecco: If this is sparkling wine on tap, “This is not Prosecco”
For years, the Consortium for the Protection of Prosecco DOC has been fighting an uncompromising battle to protect and raise awareness among consumers, especially foreign ones, educating them so that they can recognise so-called “fakes”.
Stronger than a superhero: Indian files the patent for the “super biker”suit
What if there were a super suit that could give motorcyclists the superpower to withstand even the coldest temperatures without batting an eyelid?
General Court scrutinises complementarity of Class 33 goods and Class 35 services
This article first appeared in World Trademark Review Daily In a decisive (or divisive?) judgment dating 20 December 2023, the […]
“Legally unnecessary and detrimental to the economy of the proceedings”. A chance to change EUIPO’s practice on conversion?
The article was first published on the Kluwer Trademark Blog A recent decision of the EUIPO’s Fourth Board of Appeal […]
AJONA vs AYUNA: why the Court errs in defining the scope of protection of word marks
It was with sadness, albeit not extreme, but sadness nonetheless, that I read the following passage of the General Court […]
The new McDonald’s ad, “Raise your arches”, is it worth a Trademark?
About a year ago, in the UK, the famous fast food chain McDonald’s launched an advertisement depicting two female colleagues […]
Disney’s Copyright on the 1928 Mickey Mouse has expired: what will happen now?
How can we forget the first version of Mickey Mouse, portrayed in black and white, with a pointed nose, small […]
The Haribo bear becomes a Trademark for bags and clothes
Haribo is preparing for the transition to the sectors of clothing, accessories, as well as bags and backpacks. The most […]