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Civil law vs common law copyright in film production: moral rights, droit d'auteur, Huston case, US/UK/Italy comparison. 2026 cross-jurisdictional guide.
Luxury Handbag Design Protection in Europe: From Céline to the EU Framework How do iconic luxury handbags — the Céline Luggage Tote, the Bottega Veneta Cabat, the Prada Galleria, the Gucci Jackie, the Hermès Birkin …
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.
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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.
Complete guide to trade secret protection in Italy: D.Lgs. 63/2018, Industrial Property Code, EU directive, enforcement and confidentiality.
How the revised European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production works: 5%–80% and 10%–90% thresholds, bilateral use, Italy's ratification, tax credit.
February in Berlin isn’t just synonymous with Golden Bears and red carpets. For those working in independent cinema, Berlinale means above all one thing: the European Film Market, one of the three most important international …
Article 8(5) EUTMR explained: trademark reputation, dilution, unfair advantage, free-riding. Apple v Pear case study and Italian framework.