Trademarks
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The Curious Case of the Austin GP Trophy; Copyrights, Trademarks, Design?
If you see the “meant-to-be” trophy of the Austin F1 GP for the first time, a doubt assails you, and you almost expect the little one to take off his helmet and reveal himself as the famous Mickey Mouse. Then you wonder… what about copyright? (Expired or still in effect?) Reports indicate that shortly before…
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Disemvoweled Trademarks
In recent years, the adoption of “disemvoweled” trademarks (i.e., trademarks with the vowels removed) has become increasingly common among companies, especially in the technology and fashion sectors. This trend emerged as a way to navigate the growing difficulty of registering new distinctive trademarks due to the increasing number of registered marks. Additionally, the use of…
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San Marino: “Made in San Marino” Trademarks and New Protections for Historical Businesses
The Republic of San Marino, with the first decree issued in 2024, has officially introduced trademarks for the origin indications “Made in San Marino” and “100% Made in San Marino,” also establishing the related usage rules for products that can bear such designations. The requirements for using these indications are similar to those for the…
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