Violation of the right of image: the Audrey Hepburn case

Violation of the right of image
For the judges there is violation of the right of image also in case of use of evocative elements that can be traced back to famous personalities. This is the case of Audrey Hepburn. Do you know her?
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What is copyright and for what kind of works it exists

what is copyright
Copyrights protects creative works belonging to music, visual arts, architecture, theater, cinema and any other form of expression. Let’s see here the first 4 articles of the Italian copyright law.
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It is forbidden to exploit images of Cultural Heritage for profit

Cultural Heritage
The law forbids exploiting cultural heritage images for profit. In fact, an authorization is required from the subject that holds the asset, as well as the payment of royalties on the sale.
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The false of author is always a crime

false of author
The sale of products bearing fake trademarks is always a crime even when there are the words “false of author” or when the buyer is informed that the product is fake. Let’s find out why.
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Copyright protection: counterfeit goods on the stalls

Copyright protection: counterfeit goods on the stalls
All CDs or DVDs found on the stalls not having original covers or lacking of SIAE symbol are con-sidered counterfeit goods
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The protection of trade secrets

On April 14, 2016 the European Parliament announced the approval of the Directive EU n.2013/042 for the protection of trade secrets. There is a broad category of information which, although not having the requirements to be protected by the traditional tools of intellectual property (patent, models, copyright), are, however, an important economic resource for companies:
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