Copyright
In matters of copyright the Firm operates for the protection of the most important domestic newspapers and publishers.
It has gained particular experience with regard to the protection of literary works, cinematographic and audiovisual works, works of figurative art and musical works as well as in computer programs and data bases.
It is in the forefront in handling issues relating to the protection of image rights and industrial design.
Latest news
Contrasting case law on copyright protection for shoe designs: ‘Buckle Ballerina’ vs. Birkenstock sandals
Starting from the same category of objects, namely shoes, and on the basis of uniform legislation, the higher courts of two European countries have simultaneously reached opposite conclusions on the possibility of protecting their design through copyright. Both...
Cultural heritage: identity value and image rights
In this article published by Artribune, our Francesca La Rocca Sena tackles a highly topical issue: the image rights of cultural heritage, exploring the implications of their use for commercial purposes, also with the help of symbolic court rulings. Link: Una...
Artificial intelligence bill: lawyers explain the new rules to come
Copyright protection is a key point in the new AI bill, a virtuous attempt which, as Elisabetta Berti Arnoaldi and Francesca La Rocca Sena discuss in this article in Economy, clashes with some critical issues due to its overlap with the European AI Act. However, one...
Practice areas
Distinctive Signs
In trademark matters, domain names and distinctive signs in general.
Copyright
Protection of the most important domestic newspapers and publishers.
Patents
Handling problems relating to the ownership of patents and especially in matters involving employee inventions and fair compensation.
Designs and models
Protection of the aspect of the industrial product, in particular in the fields of fashion, home furnishings and automotives.
Appellations of origin and geographical indications
Protection of local products are amongst its prominent clients
Advertising
Vast experience in handling disputes in matters relating to advertising before the Self-Regulatory Jury, Antitrust Authority, Regional Administrative Tribunals and Ordinary Courts.
Competition and antitrust law
Assistance in concluding agreements and covenants of non-competition as well as disputing the relative violations
Anti-counterfeiting strategy
Highly skilled in developing and implementing anti-counterfeiting enforcement strategies,