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The renowned Italian luxury lingerie brand ‘La Perla’ has entered a transformative chapter following its recent acquisition by American entrepreneur Peter Kern, former Vice-President and CEO of Expedia. This acquisition signifies a crucial turning point for the iconic Bologna-based company, which has been navigating financial challenges and restructuring processes in recent years. La Perla was

In recent days, news has emerged that ITA Airways, the owner of the Alitalia trademark, has won an appeal before the Court of Rome against the Aeroitalia trademark, with the court recognizing a violation by the latter of ITA’s exclusive trademark rights. The trademark dispute has been ongoing since late 2023 and is based on

Introduction In a landmark move set to redefine the global luxury fashion landscape, the Prada Group has announced its decision to acquire 100% of fashion house Versace from Capri Holdings, uniting two of the most iconic Italian brands. The deal, sealed on April 10th, 2025 at an estimated value of $1.36bn, marks the creation of

The declaration of a certified e-mail address (PEC) is no longer an obligation limited to companies only but extends to their directors as well. This novelty was introduced with the Budget Law No. 207/2024 and became immediately applicable to all companies established or registered with the Business Register starting from January 1, 2025. However, a

DeepSeek has recently gained global attention, including in Italy. On January 30, 2025, the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, “Garante”) announced an immediate ban on accessing the DeepSeek within Italy. As a result, DeepSeek was removed from Italian Apple and Google digital stores. This decision has sparked widespread discussion

On December 13, 2024, the new General Product Safety Regulation (GSPR) came into force. This Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council is (EU) 2023/988 of May 10, 2023. It replaces the GSPD Directive 2001/95/EC and introduces a new significant phase in consumer protection in Europe, with the goal— as stated in the first

INTRODUCTION India and Italy have over the years developed strong business and trade ties. The bilateral trade between the two countries was valued at USD 14.25 billion in 2022-23. Italy is the 18th largest foreign investor in India with a cumulative FDI inflow of USD 3.40 billion from April 2000-September 2023 and fashion and textile

The competitive and global nature of the fashion industry has made trademark protection increasingly important for companies operating in this field. A trademark not only serves as a distinctive sign but is also a strategic asset that embodies values like quality, design, and a brand’s tradition. In Italy, in particular, Made in Italy is a

Italy represents a destination of interest for foreign investments and among the types of investments chosen are those of capitalizing in start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as in many cases they grant excellent results in terms of returns and innovations. Like any type of investment, however, there are opportunities but also legal risks