Agrigento Court Admits Civil Parties, Defendant Faces Probation Path
Naples/Agrigento, September 23, 2025 — After years of legal proceedings, Daphne Lab has achieved a decisive victory in the protection of its trademarks and proprietary technologies. The Court of Agrigento upheld the compensation claims of Dr. Luigi Di Vaia and Eldavia International Service Soc. Coop., the sole entity authorized to distribute BioMetaTests® and license related trademarks.
The case stemmed from large-scale online sales of counterfeit intolerance tests originating in Agrigento. These products illegally reproduced the logos and trademarks of Daphne Lab®, BioMetaTest®, EcoElia®, and others. Investigations also revealed the fraudulent manipulation of original copyrighted test matrices by inserting new names and pairing them with outdated results belonging to other clients.
The Court issued a direct summons to trial against a naturopath from Agrigento, charged under Article 171-ter of the Copyright Law and Article 473 of the Penal Code (trademark counterfeiting). Daphne Lab and Eldavia joined as civil parties. The defendant requested suspension of the trial with probation under Article 168-bis of the Penal Code. The Judge granted time for submission of a rehabilitation program, which must include measures to repair the harm caused and, where possible, compensate the victims.
This ruling reinforces Daphne Lab’s zero-tolerance stance toward counterfeiting, document forgery, and misuse of its trademarks. For over two decades, the company has invested in advanced security and traceability systems, enabling it to detect anomalies, uncover fraud, and safeguard consumers as well as its international network of Daphne Points®.
“This is an important victory for those who work with integrity and for all professionals who uphold the highest standards in our sector,” said Dr. Luigi Di Vaia, founder of Daphne Lab. “The Court’s decision reaffirms that scientific quality and ethical responsibility are non-negotiable.”
The case has been managed by criminal lawyer Avv. Luigi Labriola, who emphasized:
“The Court’s admission of our civil actions acknowledges our right to defend the financial interests damaged by counterfeiting and copyright violations. While the defendant’s request for probation reflects a possible path of restorative justice, we trust the Court will ensure that any rehabilitation program provides real and adequate compensation to my clients.”
Daphne Lab confirms that protecting its patents, ISO 9001 quality certifications, scientific methodologies, proprietary technologies, and trademarks is central to its mission. The company remains committed to safeguarding consumers, supporting honest professionals, and strengthening a value chain rooted in methodology, quality control, and professional ethics. Eldavia, as the sole authorized distributor of BioMetaTests® and related trademarks, continues its market monitoring and collaboration with the authorities.
About Daphne Lab
For more than 20 years, Daphne Lab has specialized in research and development of proprietary methodologies and technologies for bio-functional analysis using bio-spectrophotometry. The company operates an international network of Daphne Points® and applies rigorous security and quality protocols to guarantee traceability and user protection. Its methods comply with international ISO standards and are backed by numerous scientific studies confirming their validity.
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