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L'ideazione di “concept” e “personaggi” per campagne pubblicitarie: una guida ai diritti e ai contratti

The design of “concepts” and “characters” for advertising campaigns: a guide to rights and contracts

The design of “concepts” and “characters” for advertising campaigns: a guide to rights and contracts

In the realm of copyright law, the goal of this article is to provide clear guidance and answers to the most common questions related to [...]

Progetti architettonici: quando si può parlare di plagio?

Architectural designs: when can we speak of plagiarism? (Italian Supreme Court, ord. 1674/2023)

Architectural designs: when can we speak of plagiarism? (Italian Supreme Court, ord. 1674/2023)

The creativity required to be able to speak of plagiarism: reflections on a recent Supreme Court order. [...]

Il lavoro casalingo legittima la corresponsione dell’assegno divorzile

Housework justifies the payment of divorce allowance

Housework justifies the payment of divorce allowance

The Italian Supreme Court in its Order No. 10168/2023 ruled on the functions of the divorce allowance, establishing the circumstances in which it must be [...]

27 April 2023

Il risarcimento del danno per demansionamento e la sua tassazione (Cass. Civ. ord. 8615/2023)

Damages for demotion and its taxation (Cass. Civ. ord. 8615/2023)

Damages for demotion and its taxation (Cass. Civ. ord. 8615/2023)

In a recent case of demotion, the Italian Supreme Court took the opportunity to clarify the taxability of compensation amounts, distinguishing between different types of [...]

19 April 2023

Il silenzio assenso per le modifiche ai farmaci omeopatici: la sentenza del Consiglio di Stato n. 2434/2023

Tacit consent for changes to homeopathic medicines: Italian Council of State ruling No. 2434/2023

Tacit consent for changes to homeopathic medicines: Italian Council of State ruling No. 2434/2023

The Italian State Council decision concerns government inaction and the applicability of tacit consent to changes made by pharmaceutical companies to homeopathic medicines. In this [...]

19 April 2023

direttive consumatori

Consumer protection: the consequences for those who fail to comply with the “Omnibus Directive”

Consumer protection: the consequences for those who fail to comply with the “Omnibus Directive”

On March 18, 2023, in the Italian Official Gazette was published the Legislative Decree No. 26/2023, implementing the “Omnibus Directive” on consumer protection. What is most relevant for [...]

Nel franchising, le limitazioni commerciali non costituiscono di per sé un abuso risarcibile all’affiliato

Discrimination and homophobia among coworkers: Italian Supreme Court rules on employer’s role [Ord. 7029/2023]

Discrimination and homophobia among coworkers: Italian Supreme Court rules on employer’s role [Ord. 7029/2023]

When it is a coworker who makes offensive comments about sexual orientation toward another coworker, how should the employer act? Is it legitimate to impose [...]

19 April 2023

Nel franchising, le limitazioni commerciali non costituiscono di per sé un abuso risarcibile all’affiliato

In franchising, business limitations do not constitute a compensable abuse to the franchisee

In franchising, business limitations do not constitute a compensable abuse to the franchisee

The judgment of the Court of Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Judgment 462 of 03/02/2023) ruled out the occurrence of abuse of a dominant position in [...]

Breach of exclusivity in public employment and whistleblowing: the verdict of the Italian Supreme Court [Ord. 9148/2023]

Breach of exclusivity in public employment and whistleblowing: the verdict of the Italian Supreme Court [Ord. 9148/2023]

The examined case concerns the penalty imposed on a public employee nurse for violation of exclusive commitment. The employee argues that the penalty is retaliatory [...]

19 April 2023

Il Caso Benetton: implicazioni pratiche sul contratto di franchising

The Benetton case: operational implications on the franchise agreement

The Benetton case: operational implications on the franchise agreement

This article reviews the Benetton case, in which the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM, No. 30472 of Jan. 31, 2023) investigated the possible violation of Article [...]

Il lato oscuro del franchising_ cosa si rischia quando il punto vendita non decolla

The dark side of franchising: what are the risks when a business fails to take off? [Tribunal of Cuneo, Judgment No. 260 of 7 April 2023]

The dark side of franchising: what are the risks when a business fails to take off? [Tribunal of Cuneo, Judgment No. 260 of 7 April 2023]

Il mondo dell’affiliazione commerciale (franchising)  è caratterizzato da dinamiche complesse e rapporti che, talvolta, possono incrinarsi: il recente caso trattato dal Tribunale di Cuneo affronta [...]

Progetti di design: come presentarli “in sicurezza” alle aziende.

Design projects: how to pitch them “safely” to companies

Design projects: how to pitch them “safely” to companies

In this article, we explain the main legal precautions for submitting design projects to companies, ensuring the effective protection of intellectual property rights and of [...]

Quanto costa avviare una startup: budget, finanziamenti e supporto Legale

How much does it cost to launch a startup: budget, funding and legal support

How much does it cost to launch a startup: budget, funding and legal support

Bringing a startup to life is a complex undertaking that requires insight, sound financial planning and legal support. In this article: [...]

Distribuzione Selettiva e Tutela dei Marchi di Lusso: la Corte di Cassazione offre alcuni spunti sui criteri di selezione della rete

Selective Distribution and Luxury Brand Protection: the Italian Supreme Court offers some insights on network selection criteria

Selective Distribution and Luxury Brand Protection: the Italian Supreme Court offers some insights on network selection criteria

The central topic of the ruling – Italian Supreme Court of Cassation, Sec. I, Ord. (date of hearing 16/02/2023), 14/03/2023, No. 7378 – concerns the [...]

Tribunale unificato dei brevetti: perché scegliere l'opt-out?

Unified Patent Court: why opt out?

Unified Patent Court: why opt out?

The Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent are about to launch in 17 European countries, giving patent owners the option to obtain uniform protection [...]

L'ideazione di “concept” e “personaggi” per campagne pubblicitarie: una guida ai diritti e ai contratti

The design of “concepts” and “characters” for advertising campaigns: a guide to rights and contracts

The design of “concepts” and “characters” for advertising campaigns: a guide to rights and contracts

In the realm of copyright law, the goal of this article is to provide clear guidance and answers to the most common questions related to [...]

Progetti architettonici: quando si può parlare di plagio?

Architectural designs: when can we speak of plagiarism? (Italian Supreme Court, ord. 1674/2023)

Architectural designs: when can we speak of plagiarism? (Italian Supreme Court, ord. 1674/2023)

The creativity required to be able to speak of plagiarism: reflections on a recent Supreme Court order. [...]

Il lavoro casalingo legittima la corresponsione dell’assegno divorzile

Housework justifies the payment of divorce allowance

Housework justifies the payment of divorce allowance

The Italian Supreme Court in its Order No. 10168/2023 ruled on the functions of the divorce allowance, establishing the circumstances in which it must be [...]

27 April 2023

Il risarcimento del danno per demansionamento e la sua tassazione (Cass. Civ. ord. 8615/2023)

Damages for demotion and its taxation (Cass. Civ. ord. 8615/2023)

Damages for demotion and its taxation (Cass. Civ. ord. 8615/2023)

In a recent case of demotion, the Italian Supreme Court took the opportunity to clarify the taxability of compensation amounts, distinguishing between different types of [...]

19 April 2023

Il silenzio assenso per le modifiche ai farmaci omeopatici: la sentenza del Consiglio di Stato n. 2434/2023

Tacit consent for changes to homeopathic medicines: Italian Council of State ruling No. 2434/2023

Tacit consent for changes to homeopathic medicines: Italian Council of State ruling No. 2434/2023

The Italian State Council decision concerns government inaction and the applicability of tacit consent to changes made by pharmaceutical companies to homeopathic medicines. In this [...]

19 April 2023

direttive consumatori

Consumer protection: the consequences for those who fail to comply with the “Omnibus Directive”

Consumer protection: the consequences for those who fail to comply with the “Omnibus Directive”

On March 18, 2023, in the Italian Official Gazette was published the Legislative Decree No. 26/2023, implementing the “Omnibus Directive” on consumer protection. What is most relevant for [...]

Nel franchising, le limitazioni commerciali non costituiscono di per sé un abuso risarcibile all’affiliato

Discrimination and homophobia among coworkers: Italian Supreme Court rules on employer’s role [Ord. 7029/2023]

Discrimination and homophobia among coworkers: Italian Supreme Court rules on employer’s role [Ord. 7029/2023]

When it is a coworker who makes offensive comments about sexual orientation toward another coworker, how should the employer act? Is it legitimate to impose [...]

19 April 2023

Nel franchising, le limitazioni commerciali non costituiscono di per sé un abuso risarcibile all’affiliato

In franchising, business limitations do not constitute a compensable abuse to the franchisee

In franchising, business limitations do not constitute a compensable abuse to the franchisee

The judgment of the Court of Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Judgment 462 of 03/02/2023) ruled out the occurrence of abuse of a dominant position in [...]

Breach of exclusivity in public employment and whistleblowing: the verdict of the Italian Supreme Court [Ord. 9148/2023]

Breach of exclusivity in public employment and whistleblowing: the verdict of the Italian Supreme Court [Ord. 9148/2023]

The examined case concerns the penalty imposed on a public employee nurse for violation of exclusive commitment. The employee argues that the penalty is retaliatory [...]

19 April 2023

Il Caso Benetton: implicazioni pratiche sul contratto di franchising

The Benetton case: operational implications on the franchise agreement

The Benetton case: operational implications on the franchise agreement

This article reviews the Benetton case, in which the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM, No. 30472 of Jan. 31, 2023) investigated the possible violation of Article [...]

Il lato oscuro del franchising_ cosa si rischia quando il punto vendita non decolla

The dark side of franchising: what are the risks when a business fails to take off? [Tribunal of Cuneo, Judgment No. 260 of 7 April 2023]

The dark side of franchising: what are the risks when a business fails to take off? [Tribunal of Cuneo, Judgment No. 260 of 7 April 2023]

Il mondo dell’affiliazione commerciale (franchising)  è caratterizzato da dinamiche complesse e rapporti che, talvolta, possono incrinarsi: il recente caso trattato dal Tribunale di Cuneo affronta [...]

Progetti di design: come presentarli “in sicurezza” alle aziende.

Design projects: how to pitch them “safely” to companies

Design projects: how to pitch them “safely” to companies

In this article, we explain the main legal precautions for submitting design projects to companies, ensuring the effective protection of intellectual property rights and of [...]

Quanto costa avviare una startup: budget, finanziamenti e supporto Legale

How much does it cost to launch a startup: budget, funding and legal support

How much does it cost to launch a startup: budget, funding and legal support

Bringing a startup to life is a complex undertaking that requires insight, sound financial planning and legal support. In this article: [...]

Distribuzione Selettiva e Tutela dei Marchi di Lusso: la Corte di Cassazione offre alcuni spunti sui criteri di selezione della rete

Selective Distribution and Luxury Brand Protection: the Italian Supreme Court offers some insights on network selection criteria

Selective Distribution and Luxury Brand Protection: the Italian Supreme Court offers some insights on network selection criteria

The central topic of the ruling – Italian Supreme Court of Cassation, Sec. I, Ord. (date of hearing 16/02/2023), 14/03/2023, No. 7378 – concerns the [...]

Tribunale unificato dei brevetti: perché scegliere l'opt-out?

Unified Patent Court: why opt out?

Unified Patent Court: why opt out?

The Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent are about to launch in 17 European countries, giving patent owners the option to obtain uniform protection [...]

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