EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES

In Italy, very effective precautionary procedures and remedies are at the disposal of IP owners to ensure a rapid protection […]

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WTR YEARBOOK 2017/2018

A global guide for practitioners This article provides trademark practitioners and legal professionals with a simple guide to Italian trademark […]

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BIKINI OR BURQINI?

There has been a lot of talk about the antithetical women’s swimsuits this summer. The decision of some French mayors […]

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IS CHANGE AFOOT IN ITALY?

This article first appeared in World Trademark Review issue 62, published by Globe Business Media Group – IP Division’. To view the issue in […]

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CLEARING THE FIELD OF WEAK MARKS

With trademark registrations valid for 10 years and many existing marks on the register, it can be challenging to find […]

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THE BENEFITS OF AN ADJUSTABLE REGIME

According to Italian law, licensing agreements may be revised to meet any of the parties’ special requirements and consequently trademarks […]

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CREATING COEXISTENCE IN ITALY

In Italy, there is still much debate as to the nature, scope and validity of coexistence agreements This article first […]

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A STRONG STANCE ON PROTECTION

The Italian legal system grants strong protection to publicity and image rights, and exceptions to such rights must be strictly […]

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