When Design conquers space: IP protection beyond the product
27 May 2026
Design today is no longer limited to objects: it creates spaces, identities and experiences. It is precisely this evolution — from product to concept — that is reshaping the boundaries of intellectual property protection. This transformation cuts across fashion, furniture, retail and hospitality, reflecting a deeper shift in the way value is created in contemporary […]
“Pastiche” in European Copyright law: the Court of Justice clarifies the boundaries of the exception between sampling and artistic freedom
25 May 2026
The judgment of the Court of Justice of 14 April 2026 (Case C‑590/23, Pelham II) brings significant clarification regarding the notion of “pastiche”, characterised as an exception to the exclusive right of reproduction which legitimises the use of the work for specific and defined purposes. By way of preliminary remark, it is worth framing this […]China’s trademark law reform: key changes in 2026
17 April 2026
China’s trademark protection system is undergoing profound transformation. Following years of preparatory work initiated by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) in 2018, 2026 is expected to be the year in which the fifth comprehensive revision of China’s Trademark Law enters into force — the first since the partial amendment of 2019. The path […]Plastic design vs. luxury: the Court of Bologna confirms copyright infringement but limits the scope of registered design and shape-trademark counterfeiting
12 March 2026
The ruling of the Specialized Business Section of the Court of Bologna (R.G. 10791/2023, Chamber Order of 17 December 2025, Presiding Judge Guernelli, Reporting Judge Dioguardi) offers an important opportunity to reflect on the protection of design in the jewelry sector. In this field, the shape of the product often constitutes the primary factor of […]
