Trademark infringement and counterfeiting remedies in Italy: civil action, criminal prosecution, customs seizure, AGCOM online enforcement.
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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 …
DANDI.media will be at Berlinale from February 13-16, 2026. And this time we’re not just going to watch films (though that’s still the best part). Claudia Roggero and Donato Di Pelino, the studio’s founders, are …
Copyright law in Italy and Europe: framework, moral rights, DSM, AI, photography reform, music, film. 2026 comprehensive guide for international clients.
The right to one's image is a fundamental right that is protected both offline and online. Italian and European laws aim to ensure that everyone has control over their visual identity, making consent the key element for its proper management.
Legal case study of "The New Year That Never Came": Romania-Serbia co-production, chain of title, music clearances, tax credit compliance.
Film Production IP Challenges in Italy: A Producer’s Strategic Guide Every film is fundamentally an intellectual property asset — its script, its audiovisual fixation, its underlying music, its visual elements, and its performances all engage …
Complete legal protection of brand identity in Italy and EU: trademark, copyright on logos, design rights, trade dress, unfair competition, AI cloning.
Practical guide to preventing image theft: copyright registration, metadata, watermarks, monitoring, takedown notices, enforcement under Italian and EU law.
The “Mr. Kebab vs Mister Kebap” Case: How EU Courts Assess Likelihood of Confusion Between Trademarks In a 2017 decision, the EU General Court (GC) confirmed that the trademarks “Mr. Kebab” and “Mister Kebap” — …
Practical checklist of creative rights for Italian film directors: Article 44 LDA, moral rights, final cut, AI clause, full production framework.
Domain Name Disputes: The UDRP Framework, the Italian .it ADRS, and Strategic Considerations Domain name disputes — when a third party registers a domain incorporating someone else’s trademark — are among the oldest and most …
Practical guide to taking down unauthorized photos online under Italian and EU law: DSA notice-and-action, AGCOM, GDPR, platform-specific procedures.
Subject releases, archive rights, tax credit, AI, distribution and festivals for independent documentaries in Italy. Updated 2026 legal guide by DANDI.
The Yoko Ono v. John Lemon case: posthumous celebrity trademark rights, EU enforcement, Italian comparative framework, estate-controlled brands.
Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith (SCOTUS 2023): the Prince Series, transformative use redefined, implications for fair use and AI.
AI-generated photography and copyright: the Eldagsen Sony Award case, EU AI Act transparency obligations, Italian framework, originality threshold.
Moral rights of heirs in Italy and Europe: Roald Dahl/Puffin 2023 controversy, Article 23 LDA, AI imitation of deceased authors. 2026 legal analysis.
Can yoga poses, dance steps, or exercise sequences be copyrighted? The Bikram Yoga case, idea/expression dichotomy, Italian framework, fitness brand IP.
Freedom of panorama in the UK under CDPA 1988 section 62: permitted reproduction of buildings, sculptures, and public art. Commercial use rules explained.