INSIGHTS

Protecting Luxury Brands: The Legacy of Giorgio Armani

With sorrow, the fashion world bid farewell to Giorgio Armani, the visionary Italian designer. Born in postwar Italy, Armani initially studied medicine and served briefly in the army before starting his fashion career at La […]

New Trademark Law in Albania Enters Into Force on August 16, 2025

After 17 years of being regulated under a unified legal framework alongside other industrial property rights, trademarks in Albania will now be governed by a dedicated legal instrument. On August 16, 2025, Law No. 52/2025 […]

Using GIs: How Much Flavour Is Enough?

Many products on the market today are protected by geographical indications (GIs).  GIs serve as a mark of quality, assuring consumers of the unique characteristics, taste, and origin of a product.  This is especially important […]

Why Seek Trademark Protection for Movie Titles or Characters if Copyright Already Applies?

In the entertainment industry, protecting creative assets isn’t just about legal rights—it’s about building a brand. While copyright automatically protects movies and characters as original works, it doesn’t always go far enough. That’s where trademarks […]

EU Design Reform – Key Highlights of Phase 1 Effective From 1 May 2025

On 18 November 2024, the long-anticipated EU legislative reform package on designs was officially published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This package comprises: The Amending Regulation came into force on 8 December […]

Richard Oberle: An 84-Year-Young Visionary Behind The Giga Press

At 84, Richard Oberle has revolutionized automotive manufacturing with the Giga Press, developed alongside Fiorenzo Dioni. This massive die-casting machine transforms electric vehicle (EV) production by creating large underbody sections with fewer parts, reducing waste […]

Troubles For Users Of Illegal IPTV

In an international operation „Taken down“, supported by Europol and Eurojust, one of the largest transnational streaming networks that illegally served over 22 million users has been dismantled. Law enforcement authorities from Bulgaria, Croatia, France, […]

“Black Friday” Trademark Controversy: Can A Shopping Phenomenon Be Owned?

Since 2016, the term “Black Friday” has been registered as a trademark in Germany, granting exclusive rights to a single company, Super Union Holdings Ltd. of Hong Kong, for its use in advertising. This registration […]

Lessons Learned From Recent Case Law On Bad Faith Trademark Filings In Bosnia And Herzegovina

Introduction: Addressing Bad Faith Trademark Applications Unlike many neighboring countries, the Trademark Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina explicitly addresses bad faith trademark applications as both relative grounds for refusal and as a basis for contesting a trademark through […]

Changing Practices At The Croatian SIPO: A Noteworthy Trademark Decision

The Croatian State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) has recently demonstrated a possible evolution in its approach to trademark assessments. In a significant decision, SIPO reconsidered and ultimately reversed a provisional refusal of the trademark “SAFEGUARD […]