Court of Milan Grants Copyright Protection to Après-ski Boots Moon Boots
According to the Italian court, an industrial design can enjoy copyright protection if it has an artistic value
According to the Italian court, an industrial design can enjoy copyright protection if it has an artistic value
In July, the Court of Milan issued an interesting decision that granted copyright protection to the famous après-ski boots “Moon Boots” on the basis that they have recognized artistic value. In fact, the court recognized that Moon Boots have a particular aesthetic appeal capable of deeply changing the concept of après-ski boots, so that they have become an actual icon of Italian design.
In this case, the producer of the famous après-ski boots sued the producer and the distributor of a similar type of boots, called “Anouk Boots”. They alleged they constituted copyright infringement, infringement of the registered community design as well as unfair competition and asked for applicable remedies and compensation.