Maschio Gaspardo S.p.A. v.Spiridonakis Bros GP
Milan (IT) Central Division- Section · UPC-000601
Maschio Gaspardo S.p.A., an Italian agricultural equipment manufacturer and proprietor of European Patent EP 1 998 604 concerning a reversible tool for agricultural subsoilers, brought an infringement action against the Greek company Spiridonakis Bros GP for allegedly offering, distributing, and advertising a counterfeit product called the 'Bellota tool.' The defendant failed to enter proceedings after being served in absentia, prompting the Central Division Milan to issue a decision by default. The Court granted a permanent injunction, information orders, and cost awards against the defendant.