In our past newsletter editions (April 2024 and November 2024) we reported the formal adoption of the EU design reform comprising: Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 on Community designs and repealing Commission Regulation
Intellectual Property indisputably is a key to business success. In the specific case of patents, a company with a patent portfolio will be able to exploit it to exclusively implement their patented technologies, thus preventing competitors from manufacturing products or using processes covered thereby.
Article 58(2) of the Italian IP Code provides for the possibility for European patent applications that have been rejected, withdrawn or deemed to be withdrawn or revoked European patents to be transformed into corresponding Italian utility model applications before the Italian Patent and Trademark Office.
The grace period in design law is a fundamental principle that allows designers to test their products on the market before proceeding to official registration. Recently, the General Court of the European Union provided important clarifications on the application of this principle, in particular with regard to the relationship between the disclosed design and the subsequently registered one.
On 15 April, Italy marked the second edition of the National Made in Italy Day, an initiative dedicated to celebrating and promoting the country’s world-renowned craftsmanship, products, and cultural heritage. The date was deliberately chosen to coincide with the birth anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci, born on 15 April 1452 — a symbol of Italian creativity and excellence.
We are delighted to announce that Manuela Bruscolini and Maria Cristina Goicoechea will represent INTERPATENT at the upcoming Annual Meeting of INTA in San Diego from 17 to 21 May 2025. As we all know, the INTA Annual Meeting is a unique opportunity to connect with the most influential brand professionals and industries from across the globe.
European Patent application numbers remain stable in 2024, with a -0,1% as compared with the previous year. Data provided by the Patent Index 2024 of the European Patent Office (EPO) show a slight increase (+0.3%) in patent applications from the 39 European countries that are members of the EPO and an (equally slight) decrease (-0.4%) in patent applications from non-European countries.
Last 10 March Alberto Furno from our firm spoke at an event held by “Confagricoltura di Asti” (General Federation of Italian Agriculture – Asti Section) on the topic “Wine between tradition and new frontiers – Evolution of consumption and markets between culture, brands, labels and alcohol content – Non-Alcoholic Wine and more…”.
The EU Design Reform which will enter into force on 1 May 2025 introduces, among others, important changes to the renewal process for Registered EU Designs. By understanding the new rules and carefully considering the renewal periods, design holders can strategically time their renewals to minimize costs and ensure continued protection of their intellectual property.
Here we would like to take a closer look at an increasingly relevant topic for businesses manufacturing unique, traditional and authentic goods: the protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) for craft and industrial products in the European Union.
Beginning 3 February 2025 and ending 5 December 2025, the SME Fund is again open for vouchers that provide access to partial reimbursement of expenses incurred in protecting intellectual property rights. Thus, for the fifth consecutive year, the European Commission’s initiative called “Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund” implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property
In our March 2024 issue, we reported about ‘Knowledge Share 2.0’, the digital platform managed by the Italian Patent and Trademark Office, the University of Politecnico di Torino and the Italian association NETVAL. ‘Knowledge Share 2.0’ provides a powerful overview of the most recent industrial innovation by Italian universities,
We often hear about how owning intellectual property (IP) rights is critical for companies wishing to remain competitive and thrive in today’s marketplace. Patents, trademarks, and designs not only protect a company’s innovations and creations but also offer a significant economic advantage. Indeed, with IP rights, companies can safeguard their investments
Since 2010 the European Patent Office (EPO) has signed validation agreements with third countries that are not members of the European Patent Organisation. Thanks to these agreements, it is possible to obtain a patent in such third countries based on a single European patent application, thus eliminating the need to file corresponding national patents in said countries.
On the strength of the increasing number of applications in the past years (over 31,000 in 2024), the EUIPO SME Fund has now been confirmed for the year 2025, too. The fifth consecutive edition of this Fund, which is dedicated to assist the growth of EU small and medium-sized enterprises by making available partial reimbursement of costs for applications for patents, trademarks
