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June
2019
To each his/her own design
We can finally focus on the tool of the Industrial Property dedicated to the protection of design: the design patent. As you already know, it protects the appearance, shapes,…
5
June
2019
Vespa crosses the finish line first
The Turin Court of Appeal has recognised that the shape of Piaggio’s famous Vespa scooter is protected as both copyrightable material and a 3D trademark.
3
June
2019
Amending claim is no block to damages request
The Court of Milan has stated that when an infringed patent is amended, damages will be incurred from the date that the infringement started, even if it occurred before the…
1
May
2019
Patent, trademark and design
Notadaygoesbywithout taIkingaboutinnovation,thecontinuous "evolution"of theworldaroundus,and,initsmosttraditionalmeaning,intechniqueInnovation isnaturaland necessaryand,assuch,…
10
April
2019
The QVEÉ ASSOLUTA case: a question of labels and wine
The Board of the Appeal of the Italian Trademark and Patent Office (UIBM) has reiterated that, in the crowded wine sector, confusion between trademarks is less likely to occur…
12
March
2019
Are wheel rims accessories or spare parts?
In Acacia v Daimler the Court of Rome has confirmed that wheel rims are spare parts rather than accessories, but adds that the repair clause is not always applicable to this type…
30
January
2019
Off the hook: Supreme Court protects Ferragamo’s hooks against imitation
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA appealed a 2013 decision from the Court of Appeal of Milan issued in favour of Ripani Italiana Pelletterie Srl and Val Vibrata Ornaments Srl.
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October
2018
Colourful shrimp wars: publishers battle it out over GAMBERO ROSSO and GAMBERO VERDE
Can the publisher of a guide, which has earned wide recognition in Italy for listing the best restaurants and wine bars, claim a monopoly on the trademark GAMBERO (meaning…
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