VMG Salsoul v Madonna, Pelham I and the 2026 Pelham II ruling on pastiche: when sampling is lawful in the EU, and why Italy is stricter.
Category: Music
Music law in Italy. Claudia Roggero and Donato Di Pelino advise artists, labels, publishers and managers on recording and publishing agreements, master ownership, sync licensing for film and TV, collective management with SIAE and Soundreef, plagiarism disputes and the use of AI in music.
Sting vs The Police lawsuit and band royalty disputes: copyright in bands, royalty splits, lessons for Italian and European musicians. 2026 legal analysis.