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The Court of Milan rules on compensation for damages from design infringement
The court found for design infringement and calculated damages based on the profits lost due to the infringers’ commercialisation, thus applying one of the criteria established by art. 125 Italian IP Code for damage calculation.
The Turin Court rules on packaging imitation
The court found that the ZzzQuil packaging is distinctive and that competitor’s product illicitly imitate it, as incorporates all its identifying elements.
The Italian Patent and Trademark Office grants reputed trademark protection to “EXCELLENCE” by Lindt
The Italian Patent and Trademark Office upheld Lindt's opposition against the registration of the ETNA EXCELLENCE trademark for chocolate and similar products, in light of Lindt's prior rights to the EXCELLENCE trademark.
The Italian Supreme Court on the Piaggio Vespa: no to the 3D trademark, yes to copyright (even if it had no artistic value?)
The Court granted copyright protection but concluded that the shape of the Vespa might not be entitled to 3D trademark protection as it would be a “shape that gives substantial value to the product “. The next day, the EU General Court annulled the EUIPO BoA decision which had declared the same trademark null and void due to a lack of distinctive character.
Introduction to the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court
The "Unitary Patent" is a European Patent, granted by the European Patent Office following the traditional procedure, for which the holder requests the unitary effect. This is in force as from June 2023. The UPC is new court common to the EU Member States, having jurisdiction on Unitary Patents and traditional European Patents.
Proceedings before the UPC: remedies, enforcement, applicable law, language and timing
The Unified Patent Court or UPC is a new court common to the EU Member States that have signed and ratified its founding agreement. Here’s an an overview of the available remedies, enforcement, languages, applicable law and timing of the proceedings.
The judgments before the UPC: the procedure
The Unified Patent Court or UPC is a new court common to the EU Member States that have signed and ratified its founding agreement. Here’s an overview of the applicable procedures.
Pros and Cons of the Unity Patent and the UPC
The "Unitary Patent" is a European Patent for which the holder requests the unitary effect. This is in force as from June 2023. The UPC is new court common to the EU Member States, having jurisdiction on Unitary Patents and traditional European Patents. Here is an overview of their Pros and Cons.
The Italian new anti-piracy law and the regulation by the Communication Authority on live sport events
Among others, the Italian Communication Authority can order ISPs, ex parte, to block access within 30 minutes to unauthorised transmissions of live content and premieres of audiovisual content, including sport events
Amendments to the Italian IP Code enter into force
An overview of the main changes: coexistence between national and European/Unitary patent; overturning of the Professor's privilege; civil seizure at fairs; temporary protection of designs exhibited at fairs.
The proof of pre-disclosure in patents according to the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation
In its recent order no. 16314/2023, the Italian Supreme Court ruled on the pre-disclosure proof requirements in patent law, stating that the choice between the various findings in support of the decision is ultimately the choice of the judge of the merits
Distinctive character and the relevant public: the registrability of a colour trademark for the General Court of the European Union
The European General Court, while reiterating that colour marks can only be registered exceptionally, emphasises that the key point must be the assessment of the distinctive character determined in relation to the goods/services claimed and the consumers concerned
Three-dimensional trademarks, iconic does not mean distinctive. The registration of Dior's “Saddle Bag” has been denied (for now)
Although iconic, for the EUIPO the shape of Dior's “Saddle Bag” does not deviate sufficiently from the industry standard to have original distinctiveness
The protection of 3D trademarks corresponding to the shape of the product
it is often difficult to obtain the registration and judicial protection for 3D trademarks corresponding to the shape of the relevant product. Here are some of the most recent and well-known decisions on the matter issued by the Italian courts.
The principle of trademark validation according to the EU Court of Justice: the case of the Heitech trademark
The Court of Justice has outlined the characters of the concept of "acquiescence" as expressed in Directive 2008/95 and Regulation 207/2009, with particular regard to its application following the sending of a letter of formal notice and the filing of the writ of summons.
Trademark revocation for non-use: Apple will have to “Think Different”
The General Court of the European Union confirmed the revocation of Apple's iconic “Think Different”
Protecting AI as trade secrets
The development of AI requires significant investment from companies, which have an urgent need to better protect the related intellectual property. Here are some pros and cons of its protection through the use of trade secrets.
Protecting and exploiting your IP rights with blockchain technologies
Blockchain technologies can be used to protect and enforce IP rights, mainly because, due to its design and structure, a blockchain is immutable.
The Italian Competition Authority sanctions Zalando for ambush marketing
With its first decision on the topic of ambush marketing, the Italian Competition Authority lays down guidelines for advertising campaigns
Protecting your blockchain: IP rights in Italy
Various exclusive rights can be granted over blockchain technologies in Italy, including in the case of public blockchains