7
May
2014
Software-based solutions for user-controlled presentation of information may be patentable
A recent decision of the Court of Turin addressed the patentability of software based solutions involving the user-controlled presentation of information. The judgment encompassed…
2
April
2014
How strong is a fortress? Inconsistency over confusing similarity between trademarks
A recent decision held that the trademarks FORTEZZA (meaning 'fortress') and FORTENZA were not confusingly similar. The decision is inconsistent with other decisions in similar…
26
March
2014
International report - Italian judicial proceedings stayed during EPO opposition proceedings
According to a recently published decision (SPA Sperotto v BBM Bolpagni SPA), the Court of Turin has decided to stay judicial proceedings concerning validity and infringement of…
8
January
2014
San Daniele: Italy fights for its ham
In a case involving the United Kingdom, Italy has confirmed that it will fight strenuously at the EU level in order to protect its geographical indication against infringements,…
18
December
2013
Court of Cassation rules on Galenic exception
The Court of Cassation recently ruled on the scope of the so-called 'Galenic exception', which allows pharmacists to prepare prescription medicinal products that may otherwise…
6
November
2013
It’s a family affair: FAMILYMART and FAMILY MART marks held "conceptually dissimilar"
On 28th June 2013 the Opposition Division of the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) issued its decision in FamilyMart Co Ltd v Litardi Claudio.
18
September
2013
Recent PTO decisions on complex marks: consistency optional
In April and May 2013 the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) issued three separate decisions in opposition proceedings involving complex marks, the grounds of which have…
17
July
2013
Taking the German approach to Italian employees' inventions
A recently published decision by the Venice Court confirmed that the so-called "German formula" is the preferred method in Italy for calculating the reward to be paid by an…
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