Articles

A former partner who becomes a competitor, taking clients, know how and turnover with them. Can this be regarded as conduct contrary to fair competition? [...]

In innovative companies, a significant part of value is invisible: it is not machinery, not a factory building, not a patent. It consists of ideas [...]

The article examines a decision upheld by the Italian Supreme Court in the field of unfair competition and unlawful use of industrial secrets, focusing on [...]

It happens more often than one might think: a professional, a company, or a creative team invests time, skills, and resources to develop a project [...]

Many entrepreneurs associate the “theft” of know-how with material copying: a duplicated file, a cloned project, an identical design. In reality, protection may apply even [...]

CES 2026 (the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas) marked a decisive turning point: artificial intelligence is no longer a novelty, but a baseline condition. [...]

The article examines the judgment of the Milan Court, 11 November 2025, no. 8613, concerning the protection of photographs and the limits of copyright exceptions. [...]

Imagine walking through Piazza del Duomo in Milan and taking a beautiful photograph: perfect lighting, balanced framing. Some time later, someone uses that same photo [...]

A work of art can embody multiple rights: those of the artist, those of the purchaser and, in certain cases (if we confine the analysis [...]

Choosing between licensing and franchising is not always straightforward. An entrepreneur wishing to take their brand to the next level often faces these two options, and one is not necessarily better [...]

Is it possible to commit a crime using one’s own trademark? The Italian Supreme Court responds Many entrepreneurs associate trademarks solely with marketing and corporate [...]

In the era of social media and hyperconnectivity, the reader no longer merely absorbs content: they interpret, evaluate, and respond. This article explores why active [...]

Serie A brought a university professor and videogame enthusiast before the Genoa Court (order of June 27, 2025). The accusation? Through his social media channels, [...]

In labor law, the employee’s freedom of expression is a recognized and protected principle. But criticizing the employer does not mean being able to say [...]

What happens if an employee insults their superior? The Italian Supreme Court (Cassazione no. 21103/2025 and no. 16925/2025) has confirmed that, in certain cases, even [...]