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The European Union has undertaken a comprehensive modernization and harmonization of its design protection framework. The reform, commonly referred to as the “Design Act,” comprises two legislative measures: the Design Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2822, which amends Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 and repeals Regulation (EC) No 2246/2002) and the Design Directive (Directive 2024/2823, which replaces Directive 98/71/EC).

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Photo of Dr. Viola Bensinger Dr. Viola Bensinger

Viola Bensinger is Global Co-Chair of the Greenberg Traurig’s IP & Technology Practice Group and the Global Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, and also chairs the Technology Practice in Germany. She advises clients from the technology, media, health care, automotive and other industries.

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Ricarda Seifert is member of the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Germany office.

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Radboud Ribbert focuses his practice on the area of intellectual property law and entertainment law. He concentrates on copyright law, patent law and trademark law, and is a well-known litigator in these fields. Furthermore, Radboud represents well-known lyricists, rock bands and DJs in

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Radboud Ribbert focuses his practice on the area of intellectual property law and entertainment law. He concentrates on copyright law, patent law and trademark law, and is a well-known litigator in these fields. Furthermore, Radboud represents well-known lyricists, rock bands and DJs in the Netherlands, as well as large companies, particularly in intellectual property matters. His practice also has an international focus, and he is frequently involved in international entertainment contracts.

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Photo of Luigi Fontanesi Luigi Fontanesi

Luigi Fontanesi represents clients on judicial and non-judicial matters in the fields of industrial law, intellectual property, trademarks, advertising, unfair competition, information technology, privacy, and media, as well as commercial issues related to company reorganization and insolvency law.

Luigi has deep experience in…

Luigi Fontanesi represents clients on judicial and non-judicial matters in the fields of industrial law, intellectual property, trademarks, advertising, unfair competition, information technology, privacy, and media, as well as commercial issues related to company reorganization and insolvency law.

Luigi has deep experience in drafting, negotiating, and setting up domestic and international franchising; master franchising, merchandising, distribution, research; and licensing contracts concerning trademarks, patents, software, register design, industrial design, and know-how.

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Photo of Camilla Di Fonzo Camilla Di Fonzo

Camilla Di Fonzo advises domestic and international clients, active in the fields of fashion and luxury, media and entertainment, life science, and food, on the protection of intellectual property rights in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

She assists clients in the negotiation and…

Camilla Di Fonzo advises domestic and international clients, active in the fields of fashion and luxury, media and entertainment, life science, and food, on the protection of intellectual property rights in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

She assists clients in the negotiation and drafting of contracts for the acquisition, licensing, distribution, and exploitation of intellectual property rights, franchising, co-branding, and merchandising agreements.

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