Articoli

What is the difference between a photographic work and a simple image?
The Italian Supreme Court, with order no. 33599 of December 20, 2024, reignited the debate on copyright protection in the field of photography. The case [...]
2 April 2025

Sole shareholder of an S.r.l. (Italian Limited): what are the risks and how to protect personal assets?
Being the sole shareholder of a Società a responsabilità limitata (or S.r.l. – Italian limited) offers advantages in terms of flexibility and asset protection, but [...]
1 April 2025

Commission denied? The Court of Appeal clarifies the broker’s liability
When can an Italian real estate broker (i.e., a neutral intermediary under Italian law, though in practice often first contacted by one of the parties [...]
31 March 2025

Intellectual property in the military sector: why does no one talk about it?
Intellectual property in the military field is a rarely discussed topic. Yet, military patents play a crucial role in national security and technological innovation. Some [...]
28 March 2025

Protection of trade secrets: strategies and tools for businesses
In the business world, corporate know-how represents an invaluable intangible asset. Safeguarding a company’s strategic information means ensuring its competitiveness and preventing the unlawful misappropriation [...]
27 March 2025

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
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

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

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

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
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

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

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 [...]
17 March 2025

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

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, [...]
9 March 2025

What is the difference between a photographic work and a simple image?
The Italian Supreme Court, with order no. 33599 of December 20, 2024, reignited the debate on copyright protection in the field of photography. The case [...]
2 April 2025

Sole shareholder of an S.r.l. (Italian Limited): what are the risks and how to protect personal assets?
Being the sole shareholder of a Società a responsabilità limitata (or S.r.l. – Italian limited) offers advantages in terms of flexibility and asset protection, but [...]
1 April 2025

Commission denied? The Court of Appeal clarifies the broker’s liability
When can an Italian real estate broker (i.e., a neutral intermediary under Italian law, though in practice often first contacted by one of the parties [...]
31 March 2025

Intellectual property in the military sector: why does no one talk about it?
Intellectual property in the military field is a rarely discussed topic. Yet, military patents play a crucial role in national security and technological innovation. Some [...]
28 March 2025

Protection of trade secrets: strategies and tools for businesses
In the business world, corporate know-how represents an invaluable intangible asset. Safeguarding a company’s strategic information means ensuring its competitiveness and preventing the unlawful misappropriation [...]
27 March 2025

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
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

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

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

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
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

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

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 [...]
17 March 2025

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

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, [...]
9 March 2025