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 […]
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 […]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 […]Upcycling in fashion: sustainable creativity at the edge of Intellectual Property
17 September 2025
Upcycling – commonly understood as the creative transformation of pre-existing goods into products of greater value or with an extended life cycle, without resorting to industrial deconstruction – raises complex questions under intellectual property law. Two recent decisions – one from the Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris and the other from the High Court of Singapore […]