Author: Victoria Gigante
Are commercial uses of works of art in the public domain legal?: a look at the Italian case
07/15/2024
Original works of art are protected by copyright until they come into the public domain. But this does not mean they can then be used without any restrictions. Here we look at a few Italian court rulings on this subject. Art is present in every facet of our lives. It is no longer confined to […]
‘My product is better than yours’: is it lawful to use third party’s trademarks to advertise your own products or services?
11/17/2020
Although the use of a third party’s trademarks for advertising purposes involves certain risks, legislation allows it provided that it is in the context of fair play and bearing in mind certain limitations for which it is always advisable to obtain sound legal advice. An ad for a sports car: at the top the phrase […]