Articoli

Copyright and images in book publishing: legal guidelines
In the publishing industry, the use of images is never a neutral act. Every photograph, drawing, or illustration may be protected under copyright law, and [...]
6 June 2025

Employment stability clauses: when they are valid and what they involve
The stability clause, also known as a minimum duration clause, is an increasingly common feature in employment contracts, particularly in contexts where the company invests [...]
4 June 2025

That “artistic value” the European Union doesn’t require (but Italy does)
On April 30, 2025, the Venice Court prohibited the sale of a three-dimensional puzzle called the “Cubo Teorema,” judging it too similar to the famous [...]
3 June 2025

“Looks like a sponsor, but isn’t”: the Zalando and UEFA Euro 2020 case
Can a brand appear to be the sponsor of a major sporting event without actually being one? And more importantly: can it do so without [...]
30 May 2025

“Cat Nat” insurance for SMEs: what changes in 2025
22 May 2025

Defending innovation in the kitchen: patents, designs, and the chef’s secrets
20 May 2025

NDA and disloyal clients: the case of stolen projects and confidential materials
20 May 2025

SaaS and breach of contract: what to do if the software is no longer updated
14 May 2025

How to protect an idea—even if it is not patentable or entirely novel?
13 May 2025

Neminem laedere: when is damage truly unjust?
12 May 2025

Penalties for undeclared employment (and how to report it)
Undeclared work, commonly known as “black work” or, in italian “lavoro nero”, refers to employment that is not reported to the authorities and is therefore [...]
5 May 2025

How to gather evidence in cases of undeclared employment: a practical guide
Undeclared employment—also referred to as informal or irregular work—is a widespread issue in many sectors. For a worker, being in such a situation means being [...]
5 May 2025

Non-compete clauses: a useful tool that must be handled with care
Whoever grants their trademark, know-how, or other industrial property rights through a franchising or licensing agreement has every interest in protecting themselves from unfair competitive [...]
5 May 2025

Imports, trademarks, and customs value: must royalties be declared? Italian Supreme Court, Civil Section, Order No. 32310/2024
Companies that operate under trademark license agreements and engage in the importation of goods often overlook a critical issue: should royalties be included in the [...]
2 May 2025

How to defend your creativity?
When a design work is copied, the damage can be significant. In this article, we examine the differences between plagiarism and counterfeiting, the protections offered [...]
29 April 2025

Copyright and images in book publishing: legal guidelines
In the publishing industry, the use of images is never a neutral act. Every photograph, drawing, or illustration may be protected under copyright law, and [...]
6 June 2025

Employment stability clauses: when they are valid and what they involve
The stability clause, also known as a minimum duration clause, is an increasingly common feature in employment contracts, particularly in contexts where the company invests [...]
4 June 2025

That “artistic value” the European Union doesn’t require (but Italy does)
On April 30, 2025, the Venice Court prohibited the sale of a three-dimensional puzzle called the “Cubo Teorema,” judging it too similar to the famous [...]
3 June 2025

“Looks like a sponsor, but isn’t”: the Zalando and UEFA Euro 2020 case
Can a brand appear to be the sponsor of a major sporting event without actually being one? And more importantly: can it do so without [...]
30 May 2025

“Cat Nat” insurance for SMEs: what changes in 2025
22 May 2025

Defending innovation in the kitchen: patents, designs, and the chef’s secrets
20 May 2025

NDA and disloyal clients: the case of stolen projects and confidential materials
20 May 2025

SaaS and breach of contract: what to do if the software is no longer updated
14 May 2025

How to protect an idea—even if it is not patentable or entirely novel?
13 May 2025

Neminem laedere: when is damage truly unjust?
12 May 2025

Penalties for undeclared employment (and how to report it)
Undeclared work, commonly known as “black work” or, in italian “lavoro nero”, refers to employment that is not reported to the authorities and is therefore [...]
5 May 2025

How to gather evidence in cases of undeclared employment: a practical guide
Undeclared employment—also referred to as informal or irregular work—is a widespread issue in many sectors. For a worker, being in such a situation means being [...]
5 May 2025

Non-compete clauses: a useful tool that must be handled with care
Whoever grants their trademark, know-how, or other industrial property rights through a franchising or licensing agreement has every interest in protecting themselves from unfair competitive [...]
5 May 2025

Imports, trademarks, and customs value: must royalties be declared? Italian Supreme Court, Civil Section, Order No. 32310/2024
Companies that operate under trademark license agreements and engage in the importation of goods often overlook a critical issue: should royalties be included in the [...]
2 May 2025

How to defend your creativity?
When a design work is copied, the damage can be significant. In this article, we examine the differences between plagiarism and counterfeiting, the protections offered [...]
29 April 2025