The latest of many Italian regulatory changes aimed at protecting the "Made in Italy" brand comes as the Municipality of Milan approved a new "Regulation for the release of authorization to register trademarks including the...more
Today, 23 August 2023, major revisions to the Italian Intellectual Property Code become effective. The changes are aimed at streamlining procedural aspects of registering and enforcing IP in a digital age and at strengthening...more
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and this year, much like last year, continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for consumer companies and retailers. In this nearly “post-COVID” environment,...more
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On 19 April 2022, the first-ever decision based on Italian Law Decree No. 16/2020 – regulating ambush marketing – was issued. It fined the multinational e-commerce company Zalando SE ("Zalando") for an ambush marketing...more
Consumers want to buy sustainable gifts in increasing numbers this holiday season. And brands of course, want to sell to them. The result is that brands are increasingly going green, by adopting sustainable business models...more