Get Started: Legal Support for the Creative Industries
In short
- A starting point for each kind of client: producers, authors, musicians, brands and foreign law firms.
- Each one starts from the problems that client actually faces, not from a generic template.
- Our lawyers work only in copyright, intellectual property and entertainment law, on Italian and European law.
- The scope of work is agreed before we start; if your project needs something different, we tell you upfront.
- In English, Italian and Spanish, in person or remotely.
We work with people and companies in the creative industries, in Italy and abroad. Each of them needs something different from an entertainment lawyer, so we have organised our work around them. Find the page that fits who you are, or contact us to discuss your project.
Who We Work With
Producers
For independent film and TV producers, production companies and foreign producers working with Italy, who need the rights in order before approaching financiers, broadcasters and festivals.
- For: independent and documentary producers, production companies, foreign producers, first-time producers
- Covers: chain of title, rights assignment, writer deal memos, partnership and merchandising agreements; co-productions including Italy-Korea, PRCA and tax credit
Authors
For screenwriters, novelists, journalists and playwrights whose work is being developed, optioned or adapted, and who need to know what they are signing under Italian law.
- For: screenwriters and TV writers, novelists, journalists and non-fiction writers, playwrights, international writers
- Covers: writer agreements, option and purchase agreements, adaptation rights, co-authorship and development contracts, moral rights
Musicians
For musicians, bands, session players, producers, labels and managers who need to protect their work and collect what they are owed across recording, live and digital.
- For: musicians and bands, session musicians and backing vocalists, producers and labels, artists and managers, international artists
- Covers: recording, session and live engagements, licensing and distribution, management contracts, collecting societies, AI and music
Trademarks
For artists, producers, creative businesses and foreign brands who want to protect a name, a title or a logo in Italy and the European Union.
- For: artists and bands, film and TV producers, creative businesses, startups, international companies
- Covers: clearance search, availability analysis, filing with UIBM or EUIPO, follow-up and monitoring
Law Firms
For media and entertainment law firms in the UK, the US and Europe whose clients produce, license or clear content in Italy. We act as your Italian counsel, in English, and report to you, not to your client. Italy has no fair use: a core part of our work for law firms is the clearance advice note on Italian clips, archive footage, music and images.
- For: media law firms, E&O insurers and their counsel, broadcasters and producers working through their lawyers
- Covers: clearance advice notes, co-productions and Italian tax credit, music and live, copyright and image rights disputes, AI under Law 132/2025
Get Started: Law Firms →
Clip and Archive Clearance in Italy →
How We Work
Before we start, we agree the scope of work with you, so you know what is included and what it will take. If your situation is more complex, we tell you upfront and propose a solution built around your project. You work directly with the lawyers, with no hand-off to juniors.
FAQ
Where do I start?
Start from who you are: producer, author, musician, brand or law firm. If your project falls across more than one area, book a short introductory call and we will recommend the right approach.
Can you adapt your work to my project?
Yes. Each starting point covers the most common needs; if your project needs different or additional documents, we agree it with you before starting.
Do you work with clients outside Italy?
Yes. We work in English, Italian and Spanish, and most consultations take place remotely.
Do you work with foreign law firms?
Yes. We act as Italian counsel for media and entertainment law firms abroad and report to the instructing firm. See Get Started: Law Firms.
How do I get in touch?
Book a call with one of our lawyers or write to us on WhatsApp. We respond within 24 hours on business days.
| Who you are | Start here |
|---|---|
| Producer or production company | Get Started: Producer |
| Writer, screenwriter or playwright | Get Started: Author |
| Musician, band, label or manager | Get Started: Musician |
| Artist, brand or creative business | Get Started: Trademarks |
| Foreign media law firm | Get Started: Law Firms |
| Using Italian clips or archive | Clip and Archive Clearance |
| All our practice areas | Areas of Practice |
Book a Consultation
If you would like to discuss your situation with one of our lawyers, you can book a call directly online. We respond within 24 hours on business days.
→ Claudia Roggero: claudiaroggero.youcanbook.me
→ Donato Di Pelino: donatodipelino.youcanbook.me
→ WhatsApp: +39 345.717.14.66
