Category Archives: Trademarks & Design

Reproduction of a trademark of others on model cars: the decision of the Court of Cassation

The Italian Supreme Court of Cassation, by order no. 32408 of 7 July 2022, rejected the appeal brought by the well-known Maranello car manufacturer stating that the faithful reproduction of its classic car models not only does not infringe any industrial right or copyright but it does not represent also an act of unfair competition. […]

Louboutin vs Amazon: the Court of Justice clarifies the responsibility of the provider in case of infringement 

responsibility of the provider - Louboutin vs Amazon

The European Court of Justice by decision 22 December 2022 (joined cases C-148/21 and C-184/21) clarified the notion of “use” of a trademark on the online market, redefining the boundaries of the responsibility of the provider of the marketplace for the illicit use of the trademarks of others. The Court expressed itself following the referral […]

The New Invalidity and Revocation Administrative Procedure for Italian Trademarks 

New Invalidity and Revocation Administrative Procedure for Italian Trademarks

As of 29th December 2022, it is possible to start the new administrative procedure to assess the revocation and to request the invalidity of a currently valid registered Italian trademark before the Italian Patent and Trademark Office. The new administrative procedure pairs the traditional judicial procedure aiming at simplifying and speeding the resolution of disputes […]

Ferrari, Twingo and revenge song: the EUIPO enters between Shakira and Piquè

well-known trademarks in songs

“Cambiaste un Ferrari por un Twingo  Cambiaste un Rolex por un Casio” These are the verses of the new single of the famous Colombian singer which, in only 5 days, have reached hundreds of thousands of views all over the world. The song is a clear attack to the ex-partner Gerard Piqué – who has […]