Italian entertainment & IP law firm DANDI.media is at Karlovy Vary 2026, scouting the Central and Eastern European audiovisual market across Belgrade, Karlovy Vary and Sarajevo.
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Italy-Serbia and Balkans Film Co-Productions: A Legal Guide for Producers and Documentary Filmmakers
How to structure a film or documentary co-production between Italy and Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro. Tax credit, PRCA, Eurimages, contracts.
Trading film credits for services in film production: when it works, when it backfires. Italian and international legal guide with WGA insights.
Music law in Italy for foreign artists, labels and publishers: record deals, publishing, sync, streaming, live contracts, AI. 2026 contract guide.
Image release and consent under Italian law: Article 96-97 LDA, model releases for film and photography, AI consent, deepfake protection.
OpenAI Sora and the legal questions raised by AI video generation: deepfake, personality rights, copyright, AI Act, Italian Law 132/2025.
Do You Need an Entertainment Lawyer in Italy? A Practical Guide for Artists, Producers, and Creative Businesses “Do I really need an entertainment lawyer, or can I get by with a general lawyer or just …
Eurimages co-production requirements, documents, and legal checklist for Italy and Balkan partners. 2026 guide with country-by-country table.
CJEU Brandconcern v EUIPO (C-577/14P): the Lambretta trademark case on genuine use, class headings, IP Translator framework, Italian implementation.
Author moral rights: different approaches in civil and common law How a society treats its artists reveals many of the values of that culture. Some cultures integrate creative efforts into the fabric daily life; others …
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.
A War on Women, directed by Raha Shirazi and produced by Doppio Nodo Double Bind, premiered at the Bari International Film Festival 2026. Here's why this documentary matters — legally and culturally.
Most filmmakers call their lawyer only when the contract is already on the table and the signature imminent. It’s a bit like calling the doctor only when you already have severe symptoms: technically it works, …
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 …
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.
Sting vs The Police lawsuit and band royalty disputes: copyright in bands, royalty splits, lessons for Italian and European musicians. 2026 legal analysis.