Protection of Know-How: Search and Seizure Requires Prima Facie Ownership and Infringement of Proper Trade Secrets (Milan IP Court Order of 10/12/2024)

The search and seizure of evidence pursuant to the Italian IP Code, within the framework of know-how litigations, requires prima facie evidence of ownership and infringement of trade secrets in the strict sense. This was confirmed in a recent case brought by an Italian company before the Milan IP Court through a summary judgment application.