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Category: Music
Debunking the seven-second rule myth: no fixed safe harbor for short copyrighted clips. Hirsch v. CBS, CJEU Pelham, Italian Article 70 LDA framework.
Music artist contract under Italian law: key clauses, exclusivity, royalties, AI, indie label and management deals. 2026 guide for international artists.
Music law in Italy for foreign artists, labels and publishers: record deals, publishing, sync, streaming, live contracts, AI. 2026 contract guide.
Music publishing glossary for Italy and Europe: royalties, sync, mechanical, master rights,
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.
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.
Sting vs The Police lawsuit and band royalty disputes: copyright in bands, royalty splits, lessons for Italian and European musicians. 2026 legal analysis.
Idea/expression dichotomy in copyright law: Italian and EU originality threshold, CJEU jurisprudence, merger doctrine, case studies. 2026 legal guide.
Practical guide to taking down unauthorized photos online under Italian and EU law: DSA notice-and-action, AGCOM, GDPR, platform-specific procedures.
Internet file sharing deterrence techniques. The “deterrence” techniques used by right holders to dissuade or control file sharing on the Internet. While Courts try to stop downloads of copyrighted works in Internet through unusually interpretations …