Remedies for non-EU Geographical Indication applicants and the ensuing responsibilities of EU institutions and Member States
Published in the HSE University Journal of International Law, Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026) on 13 July 2026 Abstract According to a 2021 European Commission study, EU-registered Geographical Indications (hereinafter — GIs) are single-handedly responsible for doubling the sale value of the underlying goods bearing such quality labels, which are recognised as intellectual property (hereinafter — IP) rights. In theory, this quality scheme is also open to non-EU producers. However, non-EU


The EUIPO’s New Mediation Rules
By Danilo Ruggero Di Bella Published on the Wotlers Kluwer Mediation Blog on November 27, 2025 On 14 July 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office ( EUIPO ) – responsible for managing EU trade marks ( EUTMs ) and registered EU designs ( EUDs ) – released the new mediation rules of its Mediation Centre providing alternative dispute resolution ( ADR ) services to all parties involved in intellectual property (IP) disputes pending before the EUIPO. The EUIPO Mediat


Suggestions for the PMAC draft Mediation Rules
Published on the Wolters Kluwer Mediation blog on 20 July 2025 The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the Unified Patent...


Danilo Ruggero Di Bella, Speaker at the International Conference on Geographical Indications
On May 22, 2025, Danilo Ruggero Di Bella was invited to speak about the "International remedies for non-EU GI applicants and ensuing...


Pitfalls and Solutions to the Annulment Procedure of PMAC Arbitral Awards
Published on the Blog of the European Journal of International Law (EJIL: Talk!) on 15 April 2025 By Danilo Ruggero Di Bella This article...


The problematic exclusivity of the UPC on provisional measures in relation with PMAC arbitrations
Published on the Conflict of Law .Net on March 10, 2025 By Danilo Ruggero Di Bella This post delves into the issues stemming from the...

