Acquiring Italian citizenship by descent, known as jure sanguinis citizenship, is a right available to the descendants of Italian emigrants. This process can be pursued through two main avenues: the administrative route at Italian consulates worldwide or through a judicial process in Italy. The judicial procedure for citizenship recognition offers significant advantages for those residingRead more

Law No. 102 of 24 July 2023 reforming the Industrial Property Code (IPC) came into force on 23 August 2023. One of the main innovations is the strengthening of the Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) by introducing a ban on the registration of trademarks that are evocative, usurpative or imitativeRead more

Among the multiple aims of the Barnier Directive, which was approved by the EU to harmonise copyright laws among Member States and adapt them to the rapidly evolving digital environment, was to eliminate Member States’ monopolies on the management of copyright for works of culture and creativity. In fact, the purpose of the Directive wasRead more

The issue of criminal records constitutes a critical crossroads in the process of obtaining Italian citizenship and raises doubts on the balance between the right to integration and the need for public safety. Why and When the Law Denies Citizenship in the Event of a Criminal Record  The Italian legislation draws precise guidelines regarding theRead more

Setting up a secondary office or branch – i.e. a permanent establishment – of a foreign company in Italy, but also of an Italian company abroad, is part of a process of internalisation of companies. Such a process involves various parties: accountants, for the organisation of tax aspects, lawyers, for the compliance of the deedsRead more

The economic world is increasingly interconnected, and understanding financial and tax regulations relating to permanent establishments, or branches, has become essential for companies operating internationally. In this regard, the Bank of Italy has published a document, Branch Reporting, which provides a clear and detailed overview of the rules governing both foreign branches of Italian companiesRead more

Italian citizenship iure sanguinis represents a fundamental right for many descendants of Italian emigrants. Based primarily on Law 555 of 1912, this form of citizenship acquisition is based on the principle of direct descent from an Italian ancestor. The acquisition process can prove complex, involving specific legal aspects and often lengthy bureaucratic procedures.   HistoryRead more

In today’s increasingly connected world, geolocalisation has emerged as a crucial tool in the road transport sector. But while offering unparalleled advantages in terms of efficiency and customer service, it also poses significant challenges with regard to privacy, data protection and identifiable personal information. Freight transport companies using geo-localisation for third parties have to navigateRead more

The Industrial Property Code is a set of rules and regulations governing the rights and protections for inventions, designs, models, trademarks and patents in Italy. It is designed to protect creativity and innovation by granting creators the exclusive right to the commercial use of their inventions or designs for a fixed period of time, therebyRead more

Italy is about to experience an important moment in the citizenship debate. The italian citizenship changes proposed reform of the ius sanguinis citizenship law recently submitted to the Senate, aims to revise the criteria and requirements for granting Italian citizenship to descendants of Italian emigrants. The new law on citizenship contains both advantages and disadvantagesRead more