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How to sell intangible assets online: patents, trademarks and software.
When it comes to intangible assets – such as patents, trademarks, and software – many people focus on their creation and development, but often neglect [...]
6 April 2023
Non-competition agreement: requirements, critical issues and consequences
The article analyzes the non-competition agreement between employee and employer, highlighting the requirements under Article 2125 of the Italian Civil Code and possible critical issues. [...]
22 March 2023
The franchise agreement, step by step
The franchise contract is a basic legal agreement between the franchisor and the franchisee, which establishes the rights and duties of the parties involved. This [...]
22 March 2023
The legal implications of naming: how to “better” choose a trademark
In this article, we explore the scenarios where an experienced brand naming professional should be brought in and we provide a checklist for identifying the [...]
22 March 2023
The pilotage contract in franchising: features, legal precautions and differences with the franchise contract
The article provides an overview of the pilotage contract, an atypical contract used in franchising to experiment with the business format. [...]
22 March 2023
Dismissal for employee’s “transgressive” behavior
Although the judges’ assessment has changed over time, there are many cases in which employee behavior can be sanctioned with dismissal. In this article: [...]
22 March 2023
Consignment goods: what-happens-if-the-return-deadline-is-not-met-supreme-court-ord-5987-feb-28-2023
The consignment agreement is a popular contract in Italy, but what happens if the deadline for returning goods is not met? The Supreme Court, in [...]
22 March 2023
Minimum purchase and resale price: AGCM (Italian Competition Authority) on some unfair franchise clauses
This article provides an overview of the “Original Marines” case addressed by the AGCM (Italian Competition Authority) in order to clarify the risk of adding [...]
22 March 2023
Correct territorial distribution of stores in franchising (according to the Court of Milan)
Judgment No. 2648 of 2017 of the Court of Milan had dealt with the issue of proper territorial distribution of franchise stores and so-called exclusive [...]
22 March 2023
Layoff partner: denial of revocation of child support allowance
The Italian Supreme Court in a recent Order (No. 36800/2022) ruled that the withdrawal of child support can be ordered only when the obligor provides [...]
22 March 2023
The technical process of choosing an effective name (as a trademark)
This article covers the importance of the brand naming phase: tips and techniques are provided for dealing with this process. [...]
22 March 2023
Nosocomial infections: standards for assessing healthcare facility liability clarified ( Italian Supreme Court of Cassation Civ. 6386, March 3, 2023)
The Italian Supreme Court, in ruling No. 6386 of March 3, 2023, provided clarification on the criteria for determining the liability of healthcare facilities in [...]
20 March 2023
Italian Supreme Court: how to correctly calculate divorce allowance (ord. 6515, 03/03/2023)
The Italian Supreme Court of Cassation, in a recent Order (No. 6515 of 03/03/2023), has returned to pronounce on what is the correct calculation criterion [...]
16 March 2023
Contracts and self-defense: practical tips for authors of images
This contribution is an excerpt from the March 7, 2023 public talk “Legal Strategy and Contracts for Picture Authors” by Arlo Canella, made at the [...]
13 March 2023
Software and creativity: the Italian Supreme Court on the protectability of digital art
The court case concerning the work “The Scent of the Night” by architect Chiara Biancheri (Lindelokse) and the use of it as a fixed set [...]
13 March 2023
How to sell intangible assets online: patents, trademarks and software.
When it comes to intangible assets – such as patents, trademarks, and software – many people focus on their creation and development, but often neglect [...]
6 April 2023
Non-competition agreement: requirements, critical issues and consequences
The article analyzes the non-competition agreement between employee and employer, highlighting the requirements under Article 2125 of the Italian Civil Code and possible critical issues. [...]
22 March 2023
The franchise agreement, step by step
The franchise contract is a basic legal agreement between the franchisor and the franchisee, which establishes the rights and duties of the parties involved. This [...]
22 March 2023
The legal implications of naming: how to “better” choose a trademark
In this article, we explore the scenarios where an experienced brand naming professional should be brought in and we provide a checklist for identifying the [...]
22 March 2023
The pilotage contract in franchising: features, legal precautions and differences with the franchise contract
The article provides an overview of the pilotage contract, an atypical contract used in franchising to experiment with the business format. [...]
22 March 2023
Dismissal for employee’s “transgressive” behavior
Although the judges’ assessment has changed over time, there are many cases in which employee behavior can be sanctioned with dismissal. In this article: [...]
22 March 2023
Consignment goods: what-happens-if-the-return-deadline-is-not-met-supreme-court-ord-5987-feb-28-2023
The consignment agreement is a popular contract in Italy, but what happens if the deadline for returning goods is not met? The Supreme Court, in [...]
22 March 2023
Minimum purchase and resale price: AGCM (Italian Competition Authority) on some unfair franchise clauses
This article provides an overview of the “Original Marines” case addressed by the AGCM (Italian Competition Authority) in order to clarify the risk of adding [...]
22 March 2023
Correct territorial distribution of stores in franchising (according to the Court of Milan)
Judgment No. 2648 of 2017 of the Court of Milan had dealt with the issue of proper territorial distribution of franchise stores and so-called exclusive [...]
22 March 2023
Layoff partner: denial of revocation of child support allowance
The Italian Supreme Court in a recent Order (No. 36800/2022) ruled that the withdrawal of child support can be ordered only when the obligor provides [...]
22 March 2023
The technical process of choosing an effective name (as a trademark)
This article covers the importance of the brand naming phase: tips and techniques are provided for dealing with this process. [...]
22 March 2023
Nosocomial infections: standards for assessing healthcare facility liability clarified ( Italian Supreme Court of Cassation Civ. 6386, March 3, 2023)
The Italian Supreme Court, in ruling No. 6386 of March 3, 2023, provided clarification on the criteria for determining the liability of healthcare facilities in [...]
20 March 2023
Italian Supreme Court: how to correctly calculate divorce allowance (ord. 6515, 03/03/2023)
The Italian Supreme Court of Cassation, in a recent Order (No. 6515 of 03/03/2023), has returned to pronounce on what is the correct calculation criterion [...]
16 March 2023
Contracts and self-defense: practical tips for authors of images
This contribution is an excerpt from the March 7, 2023 public talk “Legal Strategy and Contracts for Picture Authors” by Arlo Canella, made at the [...]
13 March 2023
Software and creativity: the Italian Supreme Court on the protectability of digital art
The court case concerning the work “The Scent of the Night” by architect Chiara Biancheri (Lindelokse) and the use of it as a fixed set [...]
13 March 2023