The Second Board of Appeal of the EUIPO has rejected the appeal filed by the Consorzio Vino Chianti, confirming the lack of distinctive character of the sign “CHIANTI GRAN SELEZIONE” (proceeding R 1650/2022-2). The Case On 30th March 2021, the Consorzio Vino Chianti applied for registration, as an EU collective trademark, of the figurative sign […]
No Copyright for Birkenstock Sandals
On February 20, 2025, the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH), the German Federal Court of Justice, issued a ruling confirming the appeal decision, which does not recognize copyright protection for the well-known Birkenstock sandal models. The Case The plaintiff, a company belonging to the Birkenstock group, challenged the online sale and production by the defendant of sandal models […]
EDPB Guidelines on privacy in Artificial Intelligence systems
Artificial intelligence represents one of the most revolutionary innovations of the digital age, offering extraordinary opportunities in numerous sectors, from healthcare to cybersecurity, to communication and industrial automation. However, its development and use raise critical issues regarding the protection of personal data. To respond to these challenges, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published […]
New Directive on Defective Product Damage: Software and AI Systems Included
Directive (EU) 2024/2853, published in the Official Journal on November 18, 2024, updates the regulatory framework on liability for damages from defective products, adapting it to developments related to new technologies. The new legislation – which will replace the previous Directive 85/374/CEE from December 9, 2026 – will be applicable to all movable property, including […]