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Esplosione creativa intorno al simbolo del copyright, con spartiti musicali, libri e note che rappresentano il diritto d'autore e la protezione delle opere dell'ingegno creativo.

Copyright law: creation suffices, but evidence remains essential

Copyright law: creation suffices, but evidence remains essential

Under Italian law, copyright arises automatically upon the creation of a work. Nevertheless, in the event of a legal dispute, the ability to provide clear [...]

25 March 2025

Greenwashing? No, datawashing: The Italian Data Protection Authority fines “Energia Pulita” for aggressive telemarketing

Greenwashing? No, datawashing: The Italian Data Protection Authority fines “Energia Pulita” for aggressive telemarketing

Can a company be held liable for promotional phone calls made by external agencies? According to the Italian Data Protection Authority (“Garante per la protezione [...]

25 March 2025

Nuove regole UE sul 'design digitale' costi, strategie e opportunità per le imprese

New EU rules on “digital design”: costs, strategies, and opportunities for businesses

New EU rules on “digital design”: costs, strategies, and opportunities for businesses

The reform of design law in the European Union introduces significant changes for businesses and professionals, with new rules on registration, costs, and protection of [...]

20 March 2025

Un computer con uno schermo futuristico da cui emergono centinaia di immagini digitali fluttuanti, raffiguranti scenari fantastici e astratti. L'effetto visivo richiama il concetto di creatività digitale, condivisione di contenuti e protezione delle opere artistiche online. A futuristic computer screen with hundreds of floating digital images depicting abstract and fantasy scenes. The visual effect conveys the idea of digital creativity, content sharing, and the protection of artistic works online.

Photos without credit: the Court denies compensation if used in good faith

Photos without credit: the Court denies compensation if used in good faith

Is using photos found online always a copyright violation? Not necessarily. The recent ruling by the Milan Court (No. 5635 of June 3, 2024) established [...]

20 March 2025

È possibile essere risarciti in caso di infedeltà coniugale

Can one be compensated for marital infidelity?

Can one be compensated for marital infidelity?

Marital infidelity, while constituting grounds for fault-based separation, may also be considered a civil tort and entitle the injured spouse to compensation. But under what [...]

20 March 2025

Copyright and film producers: the balance between creativity and business

Copyright and film producers: the balance between creativity and business

Who owns the rights to a film? In the film industry, the relationship between the author and the producer is governed by a complex balance [...]

20 March 2025

Inadempimenti nei contratti di sviluppo software_ come recuperare il codice sorgente

Breach of contract in software development: how to recover the source code?

Breach of contract in software development: how to recover the source code?

When a company commissions the development of software, it expects to receive a functional and complete product. But what happens if the supplier fails to [...]

19 March 2025

Due lattine di energy drink, una con elettricità blu e l'altra con energia rossa, si affrontano come sfidanti in un ring da boxe illuminato da potenti riflettori. L'immagine evoca una competizione intensa e un'atmosfera di potenza ed energia. Two energy drink cans, one emitting blue electricity and the other glowing with red energy, face off like challengers in a boxing ring under bright spotlights. The image conveys a sense of intense competition and high energy.

Logan Paul accuses Messi of “plagiarism”: energy drinks, court battles, and an unlikely boxing match

Logan Paul accuses Messi of “plagiarism”: energy drinks, court battles, and an unlikely boxing match

In the multi-billion-dollar energy drink market, a legal dispute over unfair competition has erupted between two giants: Prime Hydration, the brand by Logan Paul and [...]

Modding, videogames, and copyright: what is legal and what is not? (C-159/23)

Modding, videogames, and copyright: what is legal and what is not? (C-159/23)

Modding is a widespread practice in the gaming world that allows users to customize software and electronic devices. But to what extent is it legal [...]

10 March 2025

Un gruppo di persone osserva un soffitto danneggiato con evidenti segni di muffa e umidità. Uno degli individui, in posizione centrale, sta indicando una particolare area del soffitto. Sul lato destro dell'immagine si può vedere una scala rossa. La stanza ha un aspetto trascurato, con pareti in cattive condizioni e senza decorazioni.

How to address property damage or water infiltration?

How to address property damage or water infiltration?

The “Accertamento Tecnico Preventivo (ATP)”, a legal tool under Italian law, is an important instrument for property owners who experience damage, such as water infiltrations, [...]

L'immagine rappresenta una mano che tiene un pennello e dipinge un flusso astratto di colori e simboli di copyright, che emergono da una tavolozza di colori e da un foglio di carta. Sullo sfondo si notano diversi simboli di copyright e strumenti legali, come bilance della giustizia, suggerendo un tema legato alla creatività e alla protezione dei diritti d'autore.

Copyright in Italy: scope and mechanisms of protection

Copyright in Italy: scope and mechanisms of protection

The evolution of copyright and intellectual property has redefined how authors protect their creations, granting exclusive rights that range from the protection of literary and [...]

A person standing triumphantly on top of a pile of defeated robots, with a dramatic light shining down on them. The surrounding scene depicts humanoid robots standing in the background, some in glowing storage units. Una persona in piedi trionfante sopra un cumulo di robot sconfitti, con una luce drammatica che scende su di loro. La scena circostante mostra robot umanoidi in piedi sullo sfondo, alcuni all'interno di unità di stoccaggio illuminate.

When Thomson Reuters sues, AI is not invincible

When Thomson Reuters sues, AI is not invincible

Can the use of artificial intelligence in legal research violate copyright laws? The case of Thomson Reuters vs. Ross Intelligence has set a significant precedent [...]

Uno smartphone con una pellicola cinematografica che si estende da esso, con immagini di film che appaiono sulla striscia del film. Lo sfondo è una luce esplosiva futuristica, simbolo della trasformazione digitale del cinema e dei media. A smartphone with a film reel extending from it, with images from movies appearing on the film strip. The background is a futuristic burst of light, symbolizing the digital transformation of cinema and media

Can i use movie scenes in Instagram reels? What the law says

Can i use movie scenes in Instagram reels? What the law says

Using movie clips in Instagram Reels is a widespread practice, but it can lead to copyright violations. While many believe that simply not monetizing the [...]

Questa immagine sembra rappresentare un concetto futuristico e digitale, che unisce elementi di spazio, tecnologia avanzata e la distruzione di una struttura piramidale. Sullo sfondo si vedono pianeti, materia cosmica e motivi di circuiti, con un forte focus sulla piramide che viene distrutta. L'immagine include anche un simbolo luminoso di

The new sources of law: who sets the rules in the digital age?

The new sources of law: who sets the rules in the digital age?

Who sets the rules today? If law was once the exclusive domain of the State, today Big Tech, the European Union and supranational organizations are [...]

Trademarks and “silent consent”: the risk of tolerating similar trademarks for too long

Trademarks and “silent consent”: the risk of tolerating similar trademarks for too long

Registering a trademark is not enough to ensure its protection: tolerating the use of similar signs for too long may result in the loss of [...]

Esplosione creativa intorno al simbolo del copyright, con spartiti musicali, libri e note che rappresentano il diritto d'autore e la protezione delle opere dell'ingegno creativo.

Copyright law: creation suffices, but evidence remains essential

Copyright law: creation suffices, but evidence remains essential

Under Italian law, copyright arises automatically upon the creation of a work. Nevertheless, in the event of a legal dispute, the ability to provide clear [...]

25 March 2025

Greenwashing? No, datawashing: The Italian Data Protection Authority fines “Energia Pulita” for aggressive telemarketing

Greenwashing? No, datawashing: The Italian Data Protection Authority fines “Energia Pulita” for aggressive telemarketing

Can a company be held liable for promotional phone calls made by external agencies? According to the Italian Data Protection Authority (“Garante per la protezione [...]

25 March 2025

Nuove regole UE sul 'design digitale' costi, strategie e opportunità per le imprese

New EU rules on “digital design”: costs, strategies, and opportunities for businesses

New EU rules on “digital design”: costs, strategies, and opportunities for businesses

The reform of design law in the European Union introduces significant changes for businesses and professionals, with new rules on registration, costs, and protection of [...]

20 March 2025

Un computer con uno schermo futuristico da cui emergono centinaia di immagini digitali fluttuanti, raffiguranti scenari fantastici e astratti. L'effetto visivo richiama il concetto di creatività digitale, condivisione di contenuti e protezione delle opere artistiche online. A futuristic computer screen with hundreds of floating digital images depicting abstract and fantasy scenes. The visual effect conveys the idea of digital creativity, content sharing, and the protection of artistic works online.

Photos without credit: the Court denies compensation if used in good faith

Photos without credit: the Court denies compensation if used in good faith

Is using photos found online always a copyright violation? Not necessarily. The recent ruling by the Milan Court (No. 5635 of June 3, 2024) established [...]

20 March 2025

È possibile essere risarciti in caso di infedeltà coniugale

Can one be compensated for marital infidelity?

Can one be compensated for marital infidelity?

Marital infidelity, while constituting grounds for fault-based separation, may also be considered a civil tort and entitle the injured spouse to compensation. But under what [...]

20 March 2025

Copyright and film producers: the balance between creativity and business

Copyright and film producers: the balance between creativity and business

Who owns the rights to a film? In the film industry, the relationship between the author and the producer is governed by a complex balance [...]

20 March 2025

Inadempimenti nei contratti di sviluppo software_ come recuperare il codice sorgente

Breach of contract in software development: how to recover the source code?

Breach of contract in software development: how to recover the source code?

When a company commissions the development of software, it expects to receive a functional and complete product. But what happens if the supplier fails to [...]

19 March 2025

Due lattine di energy drink, una con elettricità blu e l'altra con energia rossa, si affrontano come sfidanti in un ring da boxe illuminato da potenti riflettori. L'immagine evoca una competizione intensa e un'atmosfera di potenza ed energia. Two energy drink cans, one emitting blue electricity and the other glowing with red energy, face off like challengers in a boxing ring under bright spotlights. The image conveys a sense of intense competition and high energy.

Logan Paul accuses Messi of “plagiarism”: energy drinks, court battles, and an unlikely boxing match

Logan Paul accuses Messi of “plagiarism”: energy drinks, court battles, and an unlikely boxing match

In the multi-billion-dollar energy drink market, a legal dispute over unfair competition has erupted between two giants: Prime Hydration, the brand by Logan Paul and [...]

Modding, videogames, and copyright: what is legal and what is not? (C-159/23)

Modding, videogames, and copyright: what is legal and what is not? (C-159/23)

Modding is a widespread practice in the gaming world that allows users to customize software and electronic devices. But to what extent is it legal [...]

10 March 2025

Un gruppo di persone osserva un soffitto danneggiato con evidenti segni di muffa e umidità. Uno degli individui, in posizione centrale, sta indicando una particolare area del soffitto. Sul lato destro dell'immagine si può vedere una scala rossa. La stanza ha un aspetto trascurato, con pareti in cattive condizioni e senza decorazioni.

How to address property damage or water infiltration?

How to address property damage or water infiltration?

The “Accertamento Tecnico Preventivo (ATP)”, a legal tool under Italian law, is an important instrument for property owners who experience damage, such as water infiltrations, [...]

L'immagine rappresenta una mano che tiene un pennello e dipinge un flusso astratto di colori e simboli di copyright, che emergono da una tavolozza di colori e da un foglio di carta. Sullo sfondo si notano diversi simboli di copyright e strumenti legali, come bilance della giustizia, suggerendo un tema legato alla creatività e alla protezione dei diritti d'autore.

Copyright in Italy: scope and mechanisms of protection

Copyright in Italy: scope and mechanisms of protection

The evolution of copyright and intellectual property has redefined how authors protect their creations, granting exclusive rights that range from the protection of literary and [...]

A person standing triumphantly on top of a pile of defeated robots, with a dramatic light shining down on them. The surrounding scene depicts humanoid robots standing in the background, some in glowing storage units. Una persona in piedi trionfante sopra un cumulo di robot sconfitti, con una luce drammatica che scende su di loro. La scena circostante mostra robot umanoidi in piedi sullo sfondo, alcuni all'interno di unità di stoccaggio illuminate.

When Thomson Reuters sues, AI is not invincible

When Thomson Reuters sues, AI is not invincible

Can the use of artificial intelligence in legal research violate copyright laws? The case of Thomson Reuters vs. Ross Intelligence has set a significant precedent [...]

Uno smartphone con una pellicola cinematografica che si estende da esso, con immagini di film che appaiono sulla striscia del film. Lo sfondo è una luce esplosiva futuristica, simbolo della trasformazione digitale del cinema e dei media. A smartphone with a film reel extending from it, with images from movies appearing on the film strip. The background is a futuristic burst of light, symbolizing the digital transformation of cinema and media

Can i use movie scenes in Instagram reels? What the law says

Can i use movie scenes in Instagram reels? What the law says

Using movie clips in Instagram Reels is a widespread practice, but it can lead to copyright violations. While many believe that simply not monetizing the [...]

Questa immagine sembra rappresentare un concetto futuristico e digitale, che unisce elementi di spazio, tecnologia avanzata e la distruzione di una struttura piramidale. Sullo sfondo si vedono pianeti, materia cosmica e motivi di circuiti, con un forte focus sulla piramide che viene distrutta. L'immagine include anche un simbolo luminoso di

The new sources of law: who sets the rules in the digital age?

The new sources of law: who sets the rules in the digital age?

Who sets the rules today? If law was once the exclusive domain of the State, today Big Tech, the European Union and supranational organizations are [...]

Trademarks and “silent consent”: the risk of tolerating similar trademarks for too long

Trademarks and “silent consent”: the risk of tolerating similar trademarks for too long

Registering a trademark is not enough to ensure its protection: tolerating the use of similar signs for too long may result in the loss of [...]

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