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 […]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 […]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 […]Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: the new Italian Law 132/2025 outlines the boundaries of new human creativity
2 October 2025
On September 25, 2025, the new Law 132/2025, entitled “Provisions and delegations to the Government on artificial intelligence,” was published in the Official Gazette. This is the first national law dedicated specifically to AI, designed to accompany and integrate the European Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act – EU Reg. 2024/1689), already in force at […]Bricks under protection: the Court of Justice consolidates the protection of modular systems in industrial design
26 September 2025
The recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (C-211/24), dated September 4, 2025, represents an important interpretative clarification in the field of the protection of Community designs, with particular reference to modular systems and construction toys. The case originates from a dispute between LEGO A/S, the historic Danish manufacturer of the […]Fashion, Commercial Communication, and Legal Risks: ESG, Greenwashing, and Industrial Property
18 September 2025
In the fashion industry, sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) values are strategic branding levers. However, their use in commercial communication entails significant legal risks. Misleading statements may amount to deceptive advertising, unfair competition, and antitrust infringements, pursuant to Article 21 of the Italian Consumer Code (Legislative Decree No. 206/2005) and Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair […]