The fact that an industrial design generates a specific aesthetical effect, beyond its utilitarian purpose, is not sufficient for the purpose of granting a protection of intellectual property under the copyright law; for this purpose, the models/drawings should be an expression of original work.
From December 2019, Sme will be able to dispose of government incentive to fund consulting in the area of technology development and digital innovation, modernization of management and organizational structure.
The incentive will allow the funding of costs related to consulting provided by certified subject kept by the Ministry.
On September 21 Decree-Law No. 105/2019 regarding “urgent provisions concerning the cybernetic national security perimeter” was published on Official Law Journal.
On October 1st, the Italian Parliament has definitively approved the European Delegation Law for 2018 granting the Government the mandate to implement the EU Directive 2017/1371 on the fight against fraud to the Union’s financial interests by means of criminal law.
From 12 November it will be possible to apply for the distribution of over € 500 million in non-repayable incentives to support Research and Development activities. The subsidized costs include personnel, facilities and a flat 25% of general cost. Process automation and digitalisation, Agrifood and environmental sustainability are some of the facilitated areas.
The Italian Supreme Court has recently clarified the terms for the validity of the resolution of exclusion of members in unincorporated associations, allowing them to determine such exclusion for serious reasons.