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• Harmonising Patent Litigation practice in Europe: learnings from the UPC Local Division of Milan As the UPC transforms patent litigation in Europe, UPC judges balance their national experience with the aim of uniform doctrines on patent litigation. Giulia Peluso Lawyer 19 March 2025 Read more about Harmonising Patent Litigation practice in Europe: learnings from the UPC Local Division of Milan
  • Italy jurisdiction:europe/western_europe/italy
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• Maximising IP value: navigating IP risks and rewards in PE transactions Assessing the value of intellectual property as an asset class is essential in private equity transactions. Understanding the risks associated with developing and maintaining IP can significantly influence investment decisions. Molly Margiotta Lawyer 4 February 2025 Read more about Maximising IP value: navigating IP risks and rewards in PE transactions
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• Navigating partnerships: key IP considerations from the Italian Song Festival ruling The Sanremo Festival's future is uncertain after a court ruling against RAI's automatic production rights, highlighting key considerations for clients in intellectual property partnerships and strategic joint ventures. Andrea Andolina Senior Associate 4 February 2025 Read more about Navigating partnerships: key IP considerations from the Italian Song Festival ruling
  • Italy jurisdiction:europe/western_europe/italy
  • European Union (EU) jurisdiction:europe/european_union_eu
• Unlocking innovation: key changes in the EU design protection system reform The EU design protection system reform is complete, modernising its provisions and enhancing protection, crucial for businesses navigating intellectual property rights in the digital age. Josep Montefusco Partner 4 February 2025 Read more about Unlocking innovation: key changes in the EU design protection system reform
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• Transforming digital ownership: data as a property right in China China proposed to establish a registration system that recognises data as a property right – data sets that have been processed under certain rules and are in an undisclosed state could be the object of protection. This mechanism challenges typical intellectual property laws that require some form of intellectual input to warrant protection. Charmaine Kwong Senior Associate 4 February 2025 Read more about Transforming digital ownership: data as a property right in China
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• Defending brand identity: lessons from the Thatchers vs Aldi trade mark ruling The Court of Appeal have sided with Thatchers in a recent lookalike product case, partially overturning an earlier IPEC decision and deciding that Aldi's Taurus Cloud Cider infringes Thatchers registered trade mark protecting its own Cloudy Lemon Cider. The judgment will be welcome news for brand owners trying to protect themselves against lookalike products. We look at key takeaways from the decision, and what companies can do to best protect their brands going forward. Lauren Royers Senior Associate (Country Qualified: New Zealand) 4 February 2025 Read more about Defending brand identity: lessons from the Thatchers vs Aldi trade mark ruling
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