Louboutin wins before the CJEU: the red sole is a valid trademark

Big news in the fashion system! On 12 June 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) …

The Protection of Fashion Shows in Italy: An Uncharted Stage

Fashion shows today are far more than just couple of models on a catwalk: They include real stories and performances, …

The risk of prior disclosure worldwide: Crocs design before the ECJ

On 14 March 2018, the General Court of the EU upheld the decision of the Board of Appeal and invalidated …

Fashion Law − Top 5 Predictions for 2018!

As “fashion shades and only style remains“, here you have our (hopefully stylish) guess on the top five fashion predictions …

The Court of Milan stands by the “Falabella” bag of Stella McCartney

The fashion industry welcomed the victory of company Stella McCartney Ltd. in the fight for the protection of the “Falabella” …

Prize Promotion Around the World!

For a number of years DLA Piper has been offering clients access to its Prize Promotions handbook and the great …

Our guide to Fashion Law is out!

We are pleased to announce the publication of the book “Fashion Law – Le problematiche giuridiche della filiera della moda”. …

Towards a data ad tech governance for the connected retail sector #2

In the previous post we discussed how a sound personal data governance will help retailers grasping the opportunities from the …

Towards a data and tech governance for the connected retail sector #1

The retail sector is embracing digital transformation, with the connected retail market expected to reach more than USD 50 billion …

Made For Outlet Products in Italy: Problems and Perspectives

In Italy the discipline of outlets is not governed by a State law, but by multiple regional laws. There have …

Preliminary Report on the E-commerce Sector Inquiry: Focus on E-commerce of Consumer Goods. “A trigger for companies to review their current distribution contracts and bring them in line with EU competition rules if they are not”

By Alexandra Kamerling and Marianna Kinsella (DLA Piper London) Background The European Commission’s Digital Single Market Strategy was designed to …

Join us! Webinar on Automation and Robotics- Thursday 8th September – 3:00 PM CET

Join us on Thursday 8th September 2016 at 3:00 PM CET for our Technology and Sourcing webinar series! Our Giangi Olivi …

Privacy Shield and the Fashion industry – is the new system to transfer data to the US here to stay?

On July 12, 2016 the European Commission (EC) adopted the final version of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, but will it …

Save the date 14 July 2016: Fashion Lunch Rome Edition!

“The new EU Trademark Regulation: new opportunities for the fashion industry” Join us on Thursday 14 July 2016 at 12.30 pm …

The EU Data Protection Regulation and the Fashion business. What to do.

The retail and fashion business is rapidly changing. Most fashion companies have become publishers (creating new editorial content) and now …

Italian patent box: a boost to made in Italy with an expiry date

By Benedetta Lunghi (DLA Piper Milan) Italy introduced “Patent Box” (“IP Box”) regime, a tax benefit aiming at protect Italian …

SAVE THE DATE 17 June! Fashion Lunch @DLA Piper Milan

SAVE THE DATE 17 June 2016! This time “The new EU Trademark Regulation: new opportunities for the fashion industry” Join us …

A new provision for trademark parody: is it a joke?

By Sara Balice & Elena Varese (DLA Piper Milan) A little bit of an introduction There are a number of …

Fashion and Real Estate

By Giovanni Pediliggieri, Milena Linguanti e Valentina Marengo (DLA Piper Milan). Walking down Via Monte Napoleone in Milan and not bumping …