ArticleThe Italian Supreme Court On The Validity Of The "CACIO ROMANO" TrademarkOn 20 March 2023, the Italian Supreme Court issued its decision No. 7937/2023 (Consorzio per la tutela del Formaggio Pecorino Romano DOP v Formaggi Boccea S.r.l.) on the validity...
ArticleNew Administrative Invalidity And Revocation Procedure In Italy Before Italian PTOAs from 29 December 2022, it is possible to file actions for invalidity and revocation against registered Italian trademarks (including Italian designations of an International...ItalyIntellectual PropertyBarzano & Zanardo
ArticleSurprising New Developments In The Italian Trademark LawThe new legislation intends to stop these instances even though the text of the new law attracted numerous criticisms.ItalyIntellectual PropertyDennemeyer & Associates S.A.
ArticleNew EC Regulation on Counterfeit GoodsItalyMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentStudio Legale Sutti
ArticleC-256/21 – EU Court On Jurisdiction Concerning TM Invalidity Counterclaims.By means of a recent decision of October 13th, 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has answered the question on whether an EU trademark court hearing an action for infringement...European UnionIntellectual PropertyMacchi di Cellere Gangemi
ArticleCOVID-19 IP Update: Italy And The EUIPOThe Italian Patent and Trademark Office issued a Decree providing for a stay of all official deadlines falling within 9 March and 3 April 2020.European UnionIntellectual PropertyHogan Lovells
ArticleThe Italian Competition Authority Opens Two Investigations Into Ambush Marketing In Relation To The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter GamesThe Italian Competition Authority has launched investigations into three major supermarket chains for allegedly conducting unauthorized marketing campaigns that exploited Olympic symbols and imagery during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.ItalyAntitrust/Competition LawFrankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
ArticleIP Dispute Around Dog Pet Accessories: 'Luxury' Can Imply DistinctivenessAn Italian First Instance Court in Milan (Corporate and IP Section) was recently called to solve a dispute arisen between manufacturers of accessories for tiny dogs. ItalyIntellectual PropertyGlobal Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
ArticleIl Vino, Patrimonio Culturale Nazionale: Novità E ProspettiveIn occasione della conclusione di Vinitaly e a seguito dell`entrata in vigore del Testo Unico sul Vino (L. 12 dicembre 2016, n. 238), riteniamo utile esaminare le novità legislative e le iniziative a tutela del Made in Italy per il settore vinicolo.ItalyFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesWithers LLP
ArticleNo Grounds For Ex Officio Declaration Of Invalidity Of A Trademark In ItalyOn 28 February 2018 the First Civil Chamber of the Italian Supreme Court issued a very interesting and clear decision (no. 4771/2018) concerning the room under Italian laws for a declaration...ItalyIntellectual PropertyEmlex
ArticleThe Use Of A Trademark In Relation To Specific Registered Goods: The Recent Decision Of The EUIPO On The "K-WAY" TrademarkWith decision of May 8, 2023, the EUIPO Cancellation Division provided relevant clarification concerning the use of a trademark in relation to specific registered goods.European UnionIntellectual PropertyTrevisan & Cuonzo
ArticleArtistic Value May Prevent Protection Of The Vespa Shape As A Trade Mark In ItalyThe Italian Supreme Court recently issued a decision addressing whether the Vespa shape, already protected under copyright, was precluded from registration as a 3D mark.ItalyIntellectual PropertyK&L Gates
ArticleLegislative Proposal No. 411 Containing Amendments To The Italian Industrial Property Code Is At The Starting Gate For Ordinary Legislative ProcedureOn January 11, 2023, legislative proposal no. 411 containing amendments to Legislative Decree of February 10, 2005, no. 30 (hereinafter, "Industrial Property Code"), approved...ItalyIntellectual PropertyGlobal Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
ArticleNot Even An Energy Drink Could Fuel Up Certain Trademarks – The Recent Invalidity Of The Red Bull Two-Colour LogoOn 29 July 2019, RedBull GmbH saw its appeal against the decision of the General Court of the European Union dismissed by the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") in case C-124/18 P. ItalyIntellectual PropertyWithers LLP
ArticleThe Italian Supreme Court On The Qualification Of The "Stella" Sign As A Weak TrademarkOn 20 July 2023, the Italian Supreme Court issued its Order No. 21755on the intensity of the protection of a "weak" trademark, and on possible counterfeiting by a later sign.ItalyIntellectual PropertyOrsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati
ArticleTrademarks: Funding For The Registration FeesOn 6 December 2017, a notice concerning the call Marchi +3 has been published. ItalyIntellectual PropertyGiambrone
ArticleDiritti Di Immagine Di Persona Nota: Quali Sono I Limiti Del Loro Utilizzo?Rivera ha, dunque, agito nei confronti di RCS per indebito sfruttamento dei suoi diritti di immagine, in ragione del fine sostanzialmente commerciale dell'iniziativa, non autorizzata dal diretto interessato.ItalyIntellectual PropertyWithers LLP
ArticleEUIPO Guidance For 3-D Shapes In Figurative TrademarksIn a recent decision dated March 29, 2023, the EUIPO General Court provided relevant guidance on the interpretation of the distinctive character requirement in figurative trademarks...ItalyIntellectual PropertyTrevisan & Cuonzo