Nov 3, 2026 | Competition and antitrust law, Distinctive Signs, News
For the latest episode of the MarkUp podcast, Francesca La Rocca Sena and Elisabetta Berti Arnoaldi explore the topic of brand collaborations in the retail sector, analysing the key legal aspects relating to licensing and co-branding. Brand collaborations are an...
Oct 19, 2026 | Copyright, Distinctive Signs, News
For Technofashion Magazine, our Francesca La Rocca discusses the legal implications of the European Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR) coming into force. The new legislation presents fashion companies with the challenge of finding solutions that enable the recovery and reuse...
Oct 9, 2026 | Advertising, Distinctive Signs, News
As of September 27, the newly introduced regulations on green claims are now in effect in Italy, with implications that go beyond compliance and directly affect intellectual property and the protection of brand value. Our Francesca La Rocca contributes to ESG360...
Sep 22, 2026 | Distinctive Signs, News
Our partner Elisabetta Berti Arnoaldi Veli writes for Spot and Web on the legal dispute now before the EUIPO, following the opposition filed by the owner of the earlier trademark “Nazione Futura” – the Italian conservative think tank founded by...
Sep 9, 2026 | Copyright, Designs and models, Distinctive Signs, News
The protection of a private label does not begin when the product hits the shelves, but much earlier. From the name to the packaging, from trademark registration to managing relationships with agencies and co-packers, there are many elements that contribute to...
Sep 8, 2026 | Competition and antitrust law, Designs and models, Distinctive Signs, News
Sustainable fashion is no longer just a matter of values: it is increasingly becoming an area of clearly defined legal responsibility. France has recently introduced environmental penalties for major imported fast-fashion players: up to €9 for a pair of jeans, with...
