Web and Software

Idea, project or software? When are instructions given to a programmer protected?
Many software projects begin in the same way: someone who understands the problem to be solved defines the functions, workflows, information to be processed, and [...]
29 September 2026

Facebook, Instagram and minors: why is Meta paying $17 billion to settle the lawsuit?
Meta has agreed to pay up to approximately $17 billion to settle the US lawsuit concerning allegations about the effects of Facebook and Instagram on [...]
24 September 2026

The right to be forgotten and Google delisting: when is compensation for damage available? Italian Supreme Court No. 6433/2026
Does an infringement of the “right to be forgotten” automatically give rise to a claim for damages? In its decision No. 6433 of 18 March [...]
26 June 2026

AI-Generated Software: software ownership, human contribution, and evidence of rights
This article explains who owns the rights in software developed using artificial intelligence tools and what evidence is required to demonstrate the human creative contribution. [...]
19 June 2026

Software projects: how to manage open source libraries and third-party APIs
In commercial software projects, open source libraries and third-party APIs can reduce development time and costs, but they require precise checks. This article explains which [...]
17 June 2026

AI-developed software: who owns the code generated by ChatGPT or Claude?
The article examines the main legal issues connected with the use of AI in software development. It clarifies when the generated code may belong to [...]
17 June 2026

CES 2026: what is changing in technology (and why waiting is no longer an option)
CES 2026 (the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas) marked a decisive turning point: artificial intelligence is no longer a novelty, but a baseline condition. [...]
19 January 2026

Who really owns the software?
In April 2025, the Court of Brescia addressed a case that could affect anyone outsourcing the development of custom digital solutions. Two companies – a [...]
24 July 2025

Is the software house liable if custom software doesn’t work?
When a company commissions the development of custom software from an external provider, it rightfully expects a working, reliable product delivered on time. However, delays, [...]
19 June 2025

“Pirated” software in the workplace: company directors can be held liable too
When professional software is used without a licence, the loss suffered by the company holding the relevant rights can be substantial – but the damages [...]
18 June 2025

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

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: [...]

Copyright and websites: let’s make some clarifications
It is common to surf the web and find websites that are slightly too similar to one’s own, or to argue with the Web Agency [...]

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 [...]
