The right to one's image is a fundamental right that is protected both offline and online. Italian and European laws aim to ensure that everyone has control over their visual identity, making consent the key element for its proper management.
Author: Claudia Roggero
I am a blue chip lawyer, best known for my expertise acting for Film, TV, Music and Multi-media producers as well as for the Fashion and retail sectors. I have focused my practice primarily in the areas of intellectual property (copyrights, trademarks), entertainment, corporate and new media law. I specialised in intellectual property creation, protection and exploitation, through distribution and licensing, including dealing with the ever evolving digital environment.
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