Getty Images vs. Stability AI: the High Court of London on copyright and trademark protection for generative AI
5 December 2025
With its decision of 4 November 2025 in Getty Images (US) Inc. & Others v. Stability AI Ltd., the High Court of Justice in London examined legal issues arising from the use of copyright-protected works and trademarks in the training and operation of generative artificial intelligence systems. The Court analysed the dispute between the owner […]
Trademark protection in China between linguistic adaptation and registration strategies
6 November 2025
Entering the Chinese market requires a trademark protection strategy that goes beyond the mere registration of the mark in Latin characters. Local practice and legislation show that the absence of a Chinese version of the trademark represents a critical gap in protection, exposing the company to concrete risks of misappropriation, counterfeiting, and erosion of its […]When Innovation Meets Consumer Protection: The AGCM Opens an Investigation into “Smoke-Free” Products
21 October 2025
Technological innovation in the tobacco sector has in recent years introduced “alternative” products that are reshaping the market while raising new questions about informational transparency and consumer protection. In this context, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched an investigation (PS12940) against Philip Morris Italia S.p.A. for an alleged unfair commercial practice concerning the promotion […]The Legal Protection of Fashion Shows under Intellectual Property Law
6 October 2025
The fashion industry remains strongly centred on the event of the runway show. The recent Milan Fashion Week, with its ability to attract international attention over a short period of time, confirms that fashion shows represent a privileged moment for the presentation of collections and for the overall expression of creativity. However, what happens after […]
