Copyright duration for pre-existing works in TV and film: Italy, EU, US comparison. Public domain, photograph reform, retroactive protection. Legal guide.
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Legal status of video games in Italy: multimedia work classification, copyright framework, tax credit, AI Act compliance, industry framework.
Position Marks Under EU Trademark Law: The Louboutin Red Sole and the Framework for Unconventional Marks Position marks — signs defined by their specific placement on a product in proportion to it — are one …
Chain of title (COT) documents checklist for film and audiovisual productions in Italy and Europe: contracts, releases, licences. 2026 practical guide.
Sting vs The Police lawsuit and band royalty disputes: copyright in bands, royalty splits, lessons for Italian and European musicians. 2026 legal analysis.
Italian luxury brands in China: trademark registration framework, first-to-file principle, CNIPA, Madrid System, bad faith squatting, Chinese character marks.
Moral rights in Italy and Europe: paternity, integrity, disclosure, withdrawal. Articles 20-24 Italian Copyright Act, DSM, heirs, AI. 2026 legal guide.
Idea/expression dichotomy in copyright law: Italian and EU originality threshold, CJEU jurisprudence, merger doctrine, case studies. 2026 legal guide.
Rome, January 27, 2026 – DANDI.media, a boutique law firm specializing in entertainment law and European co-productions, announces its presence at Berlinale EFM 2026 (February 13-16) as legal agent for Doppio Nodo Double Bind to …
Trademark infringement and counterfeiting remedies in Italy: civil action, criminal prosecution, customs seizure, AGCOM online enforcement.
Hyperlinks and Copyright Under EU Law: The CJEU Jurisprudence from Svensson to the Modern Framework The legal status of hyperlinks under EU copyright law has been shaped by a series of CJEU decisions running from …
How EU and national trademarks coexist: priority principle, opposition grounds, designation of origin, practical implications for brand owners.
Complete guide to trade secret protection in Italy: D.Lgs. 63/2018, Industrial Property Code, EU directive, enforcement and confidentiality.
The European Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production: 1992 framework, 2017 Rotterdam revision, 5% minimum threshold, extra-European partners, operational use.
February in Berlin isn’t just synonymous with Golden Bears and red carpets. For those working in independent cinema, Berlinale means above all one thing: the European Film Market, one of the three most important international …
Article 8(5) EUTMR explained: trademark reputation, dilution, unfair advantage, free-riding. Apple v Pear case study and Italian framework.
Film colourisation and director integrity right: Huston (France 1991), Zinnemann (Italy 2005), AI colorization, civil/common law analysis. 2026 guide.
DANDI.media will be at Berlinale from February 13-16, 2026. And this time we’re not just going to watch films (though that’s still the best part). Claudia Roggero and Donato Di Pelino, the studio’s founders, are …
Copyright law in Italy and Europe: framework, moral rights, DSM, AI, photography reform, music, film. 2026 comprehensive guide for international clients.
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.