Italy is among the first European states to adopt a specific law on artificial intelligence; the new rules make reference to the European Union’s AI Act but also set forth national provisions specifically concerning the use of AI systems in several sectors, as well as copyright and deepfakes; here are some of the main changes introduced by the new law. (more)

Handle with care: Italy’s unique laws on images of cultural heritage assets

Under Italian law, the use of images of national cultural heritage assets must be authorised by the competent public bodies; recent case law shows that disregarding this rule can lead to expensive consequences. (more)

EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal rules in G 1/23 on the interpretation of “reproducibility” 

In its decision in case G 1/23, the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office has delivered a decisive interpretation of Article 54(2) EPC, removing reproducibility as a condition for a product to constitute prior art. (more)

Ferrari wins back its Testarossa trademark: the EU General Court’s rulings 

The two rulings, concerning the meaning of “genuine use” of a trademark under EU law, are particularly significant for brand owners in the luxury goods, automotive and heritage fashion industries. (more)

See you there!

Meet us over the coming weeks at the International Wine Law Association’s Conference in Verona, at the AIPLA Annual Meeting in Washington and at BIO Europe in Vienna; and if you’re attending the FICPI World Congress taking place this week in Naples, Italy, say hi to our Giovanni Demegni, Marta Manfrin and Simona Pietri! (more)