Tag: 71 – LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS 15 December 2023
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THE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER OF THE “VESPA” IS NO LONGER IN QUESTION: THE CONFIRMATION OF THE EU GENERAL COURT.
The “Vespa” cannot be touched: the shape of the scooter has an “iconic character” that distinguishes it all over the world, representing a brand that must be protected from attempts at imitation. The legal battle between Piaggio & C. SpA (“Piaggio”) and Zhejiang Zhongneng Industry Group Co. Ltd (“Zhejiang”), which began in 2014, ended in Piaggio’s favour…
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WHAT DOES THE NEW “ENERGY DECREE” ENVISAGE?
With the new Decree-Law No. 181, which was published on 9 December and came into force the following day, the government adopted a measure that intervenes across the board in the energy sector, providing for measures with three different purposes: support for energy-intensive companies; promotion and development of renewable sources; and national energy security and…
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THE LAZIO REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COURT SUSPENDED THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DECREE DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENTERPRISE AND MADE IN ITALY REGARDING “CONFIRMATION OF THE OPERATION OF THE DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION.”
By decree dated September 29, 2023, the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy has set up the data communication system and beneficial ownership information of companies with legal entity, private legal entities, trusts producing legal effects relevant for tax purposes and legal institutions similar to trusts. The system had already been provided for by…
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DOES THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CREDIT NOT ENTERED IN THE RU SECTION OF THE TAX RETURN QUALIFY AS A NON-EXISTENT OR NON-ALLOWABLE CREDIT?
The answer is not at all obvious. The correct distinction between non-existent and unallowable credits, with the consequent effects, remains a far from settled issue. For the local Revenue offices, there are no doubts: if recovered, the R&D tax credit is non-existent. Jurisprudence and, above all, logic opinions, are of the opposite belief. The starting…
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THE NEW PAID VERSION OF FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM IN EUROPE: CONCERNS ABOUT GDPR COMPATIBILITY.
Subscribing to the ad-free version or giving consent to profiling to continue enjoying Facebook and Instagram for free? Why has Meta introduced this new business model and what are the consequences in terms of personal data protection. As of 6 November 2023, Meta Platforms has modified its policy, introducing a “pay or okay” business model…