Clearing Copyrighted Material Before Submitting Your Film to Festivals and Distribution Film festivals, broadcasters, streaming platforms, and theatrical distributors all require that productions clear the copyrighted material they incorporate before submission or distribution. Clearance means …
Category: Copyright
OpenAI Sora and the legal questions raised by AI video generation: deepfake, personality rights, copyright, AI Act, Italian Law 132/2025.
Freedom of panorama in Italy: rules for photographing architectural works and monuments, copyright limits, cultural heritage authorisations, commercial use.
CJEU Brandconcern v EUIPO (C-577/14P): the Lambretta trademark case on genuine use, class headings, IP Translator framework, Italian implementation.
Music publishing glossary for Italy and Europe: royalties, sync, mechanical, master rights,
Can famous book titles be registered as trademarks? EU framework with Jungle Book and Pinocchio case studies, Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR, distinctive character.
How to structure successful Italy-Balkans film co-productions: bilateral treaties, contract architecture, IP framework, tax incentives, common pitfalls.
What is not protected by copyright in Italy and Europe: ideas, facts, laws, short phrases, fonts, AI-generated content. 2026 operational legal checklist.
Music synchronization contract for original film scores in Italy and Europe: composer agreements, rights, royalties, AI clauses. 2026 contract guide.
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.