Music synchronization contract for original film scores in Italy and Europe: composer agreements, rights, royalties, AI clauses. 2026 contract guide.
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Music cover license in Italy and Europe: mechanical rights, SIAE, Soundreef, streaming covers, mash-ups, AI cover voices. 2026 contract guide.
The Happy Birthday Copyright Case: Lessons in Chain of Title and Public Domain Music “Happy Birthday to You” is one of the most recognisable melodies in the world — and for nearly a century, also …
Copyrightable elements in film and audiovisual production: chain of title, music, trademarks, AI, image rights. 2026 legal guide for Italy and Europe.
Music sampling law in the US and EU: VMG Salsoul v Madonna, Pelham v Kraftwerk, Italian framework, AI sampling. 2026 legal analysis for artists and labels.
Copyright exceptions for parody, caricature, and pastiche in Italy, EU, and UK: Article 71-quinquies LDA, Deckmyn CJEU, DSM Directive Article 17(7).
Civil law vs common law copyright in film production: moral rights, droit d'auteur, Huston case, US/UK/Italy comparison. 2026 cross-jurisdictional guide.
Italian record deal explained: structure, key clauses, royalties, exclusivity, moral rights, AI clauses. 2026 contract guide for foreign artists and labels.
Copyright duration for pre-existing works in TV and film: Italy, EU, US comparison. Public domain, photograph reform, retroactive protection. Legal guide.
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.