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There has been a lot of talk about the antithetical women’s swimsuits this summer. The decision of some French mayors […]
There has been a lot of talk about the antithetical women’s swimsuits this summer. The decision of some French mayors […]
This article first appeared in World Trademark Review issue 62, published by Globe Business Media Group – IP Division’. To view the issue in […]
The outcome of the British referendum, which confirms the wish of Great Britain to break away from the European Union, […]
While it is relatively easy to obtain a registration for a non-traditional trademark in Italy, the examination of validity is […]
This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (May/2016). For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com […]
The administrative opposition procedure for national trademark applications (introduced in 2011) provides two grounds for opposition. This article first appeared […]
With trademark registrations valid for 10 years and many existing marks on the register, it can be challenging to find […]
This article first appeared in World Intellectual Property Review, published by Newton Media Ltd. There is an ancient Buddhist saying […]
Protection for geographical indications and designations of origin is highly effective in Italy, especially when it comes to collective trademarks […]
This article first appeared in Chemical Practice Chronicles, Triannual Newsletter of the AIPLA Chemical Practice Committee’. To view the issue […]
There are a number of measures that rights holders should take in order to establish evidence of use for a […]
According to Italian law, licensing agreements may be revised to meet any of the parties’ special requirements and consequently trademarks […]
This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (October/2015). For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com […]
In Italy, there is still much debate as to the nature, scope and validity of coexistence agreements This article first […]
This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (July/2015). For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com. In Gambling Commission v Office for […]
Marketing efforts around Expo 2015 in Milan highlight both the opportunities and risks that online activities present This article first […]
This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (April/2015) In Louis Vuitton Malletier v Office […]
Expo 15, the largest event focused on food and nutrition, is to be held in Milan – making it critical […]
The Italian legal system grants strong protection to publicity and image rights, and exceptions to such rights must be strictly […]
This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (February/2015). For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com […]
Published article on International IP Legal Updates – ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law – International Action Group In re T-480/12 […]
Multiple avenues are available to rights holders to protect their brands online This article first appeared in World Trademark Review […]
The fast-fashion model allows products to be launched on the market in less than one month. Italy’s design protection system […]
This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (November/2014) In Novartis AG v Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (OHIM) (Case T-444/12, October 16 2014), the General Court (Fifth Chamber) has ruled on the likelihood of confusion between two marks by considering active […]
This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (November/2014). For further information, please go to […]
This article first appeared in Intellectual Property Focus Europe 2014 published by Managing Intellectual Property Patent law is territorial in […]
Italy has two legislative tools which can serve as a useful alternative to civil protection in certain cases: criminal prosecution […]
This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (September/2014). For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com […]
GENERAL COURT FINDS MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENUINE USE OF A TRADEMARK: Published article on LANDSLIDE – A publication of the […]
This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (June/2014). For further information, please go to […]