Startups, Business and Innovation

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: [...]

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

Industrial property: how to protect companies?
In this article we answer the most frequently asked questions that companies pose to the Firm in order to protect their industrial property rights. [...]

Non-repayable grants for the creation of new businesses in Lombardy
If you are starting a new business in Lombardy, the “Nuova Impresa” announcement can be a real opportunity to obtain a non-repayable grant of up [...]
6 March 2023

Questions and answers about trademarks (in Italy and the European Union)
In this article we will discuss how to protect one’s trademark in Italy and the European Union. [...]
21 February 2023

How to manage the prototyping phase of an innovative idea
The prototyping phase of an innovative idea, with a view to successful development, has technical and legal implications. In this article: [...]

Source code: is the software house required to hand it over to the client?
The present decision of the Court of Bologna (Judgment No. 96/2020 published on 15/01/2020) addresses the issue of source code ownership and its legitimate attribution [...]
13 February 2023

With the “Ideas Powered for business 2023” fund, reimbursement of expenses for Trademarks and Design returns
The benefits of registering a trademark or design are many, the Ideas Powered for Business Fund was established to financially help small and medium-sized enterprises [...]
9 February 2023

Software evaluation: technical, legal and economic aspects
Software evaluation is a multidisciplinary activity that must be carried out from three interdependent perspectives: technical, legal and economic. In this article: [...]
30 January 2023

The establishment of LLCs online
Incorporation of companies (LLCs or LLCs online) is now a reality. The attempt to exclude the notary at the incorporation stage was quashed by a [...]
24 November 2022

How much is your patent worth?
A patent for invention is the intellectual property title that all innovative companies aspire to, regardless of their business sector. Patenting grants an exclusive exploitation [...]

Patents, Trademarks and the Fitness Industry: How to protect a training method.
The work offered by a coach is necessarily something intangible. In most cases, what an experienced trainer offers their athletes or clients is their subject [...]
10 January 2020
