Can you parody a film, song or character? Parody, caricature and pastiche under EU, Italian and UK copyright law, explained for producers.
Category: Copyright & AI
Copyright law in Italy and Europe. Claudia Roggero and Donato Di Pelino advise authors, producers, publishers and foreign companies on ownership and transfer of rights, licensing, moral rights, infringement and enforcement, and the new rules on works created with AI under Italian Law 132/2025.
Legal status of video games in Italy: multimedia work classification, copyright framework, tax credit, AI Act compliance, industry framework.
Sting vs The Police lawsuit and band royalty disputes: copyright in bands, royalty splits, lessons for Italian and European musicians. 2026 legal analysis.
Trademark infringement and counterfeiting remedies in Italy: civil action, criminal prosecution, customs seizure, AGCOM online enforcement.
How EU and national trademarks coexist: priority principle, opposition grounds, designation of origin, practical implications for brand owners.
How the Huston and Zinnemann cases protect films from colourisation in Europe, and what they mean for AI colourisation and restoration today.
Copyright law in Italy and Europe: framework, moral rights, DSM, AI, photography reform, music, film. 2026 comprehensive guide for international clients.
Complete guide to Italy's film co-production treaties: 39 bilateral treaties, European Convention framework, official status requirements, Italian access points.
NFT, Web3, and digital asset IP in Italy: MiCA Regulation, copyright misconceptions, smart contracts, art and music tokenization, AML compliance.