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When is Due Diligence needed?
First of all, it is essential to define what Due Diligence is and what it consists of. The term, in its literal translation into English, means “due diligence ’ and consists of a thorough investigation, carried out by external auditors or specialists, which allows the parties to assess the opportunities and/or risks associated with a […]
Read more »Today we are celebrating World IP day!
Since 2020, World Intellectual Property (IP) Day has been observed every 26 April. This day was chosen by the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to promote a greater understanding of the contribution of IP to technological development and creativity. It is clear that without an IP system in place, it would […]
Read more »WIPO’s latest steps towards a more responsible use of Generative AI
In recent days , the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched a manual on the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), with the aim of helping companies and entities to understand the possible risks associated with its use in the field of intellectual property, as well as to establish protection measures to mitigate them. […]
Read more »Subventions: EUIPO 2024
After another consecutive year, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), is once again opening a new call for applications for vouchers that allow access to partial reimbursement of fees related to trademark, design, patent and plant variety protection applications. This initiative has been created to give a boost to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), […]
Read more »International trade mark registration extension procedure
Protection through the registration of a trademark is essential when we undertake a new business or project, regardless of its size, since one of its main functions is to allow consumers to identify the business origin of the products and/or services, as well as to differentiate them from those of their competitors. Furthermore, the registration […]
Read more »Italy, ChatGPT, and data protection
The GPDP (Garante Per la Protezcione dei Dati Personali) has ruled on OpenAI’s ChatGPT service. Following the blocking of ChatGPT by the Italian Data Protection Authority, the Authority issued a ruling on 11 April 2023. The Authority highlights the willingness shown by the Company (OpenAI) to implement a series of concrete measures to protect the […]
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