“Pastiche” in European Copyright law: the Court of Justice clarifies the boundaries of the exception between sampling and artistic freedom
25 May 2026
The judgment of the Court of Justice of 14 April 2026 (Case C‑590/23, Pelham II) brings significant clarification regarding the notion of “pastiche”, characterised as an exception to the exclusive right of reproduction which legitimises the use of the work for specific and defined purposes. By way of preliminary remark, it is worth framing this […]
Plastic design vs. luxury: the Court of Bologna confirms copyright infringement but limits the scope of registered design and shape-trademark counterfeiting
12 March 2026
The ruling of the Specialized Business Section of the Court of Bologna (R.G. 10791/2023, Chamber Order of 17 December 2025, Presiding Judge Guernelli, Reporting Judge Dioguardi) offers an important opportunity to reflect on the protection of design in the jewelry sector. In this field, the shape of the product often constitutes the primary factor of […]Ambush Marketing at the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games: Intellectual Property Profiles, Risks and Protection
15 January 2026
With the approach of the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the issue of ambush marketing becomes particularly significant, as it brings into focus the interaction between law, communication and market dynamics in a context of exceptionally high visibility. Ambush marketing generally refers to situations in which a brand attempts to create a perceived […]Getty Images vs. Stability AI: the High Court of London on copyright and trademark protection for generative AI
5 December 2025
With its decision of 4 November 2025 in Getty Images (US) Inc. & Others v. Stability AI Ltd., the High Court of Justice in London examined legal issues arising from the use of copyright-protected works and trademarks in the training and operation of generative artificial intelligence systems. The Court analysed the dispute between the owner […]