Legal Industry Articles

Two of our partners, Dr. Dirk Schulz and Guido Quiram, have been recognized in the latest edition of the IAM Strategy 300, which honors global leaders in IP strategy. The list highlights experts who drive the economic value of intellectual [...]

Mingyan Xi will speak at the 2025 China Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit (CIPIS) in Shenzhen, presenting on “UPC’s First Decision on Equivalent Infringement.” His session will highlight key takeaways from this pivotal case and examine its implications for patent [...]

Willkie advised 3i Group plc on the sale of MAIT. MAIT is a top IT services provider for mid-market clients in the DACH region. The buyer is a private equity fund advised by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG). On September 2, [...]

When it comes to patents and intellectual property protection in Austria, one name stands out: Hübscher & Partner Patentanwälte GmbH. With offices in Vienna and Linz, the firm has been a cornerstone of IP law for decades. Founded in 1949, it [...]

Trevisan & Cuonzo Associate Carolina Citterio has written a great article on Italy launching its First Space Economy Law: An Initial Step Towards a Regulated and Competitive Space Sector. On 11 June 2025, Italy passed its first Space Law, regulating [...]

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Knowledge Counsel Rachel Montagnon has written an article on the UPC Appeal Court Rules on Costs and CJEU Referrals. The UPC Court of Appeal (CoA) has clarified when legal questions may be referred to the Court [...]

Barzanò & Zanardo Attorney Francesco Celluprica has written a great article on the IAP Jury dismissing OROGEL’s complaint ruling that there is no slavish imitation by ESSITY. Barzanò & Zanardo Attorneys Francesco Celluprica and Mario Petrocelli successfully defended Essity Italy [...]

Mauro Eccetto, General Director, and Maria Teresa Saguatti, IP Legal Advisor at Studio Torta, will attend the 2025 AIPPI World Congress. The event runs from September 13–16 in Yokohama, Japan. It brings together IP professionals from around the world. Attendees [...]

Jacobacci Avvocati Senior Associate Ettore Fassina has written a great article on the Protection of Photographs in the Italian Legal System. Italian Copyright Law classifies photographs into three categories, each with different levels of protection: (1) Artistic Photographs, (2) Simple [...]

Mondini Bonora Ginevra Attorney Francesca Milani has written a great article on New AGCOM Guidelines on Influencers for Summer 2025. On 23 July 2025, AGCOM approved a new Code of Conduct and updated Guidelines for influencers to ensure compliance with [...]