Regulations

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Intellectual property (IP) protection is a fundamental pillar for the valorization of research results and technology transfer. In a constantly evolving context, marked by the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and the pervasiveness of the Web, it is essential to understand the regulatory framework of reference.

Regulatory References:

Fundamentals of Industrial Property Law:
- Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree 10 February 2005, n. 30): Regulates the protection of patents, trademarks and other industrial property rights, representing the regulatory basis for the protection of inventions and distinctive signs.
- Guidelines "Amendments to the Industrial Property Code" (art. 65, c. 5, L. 102/2023)
- Law 22 April 1941, n. 633 : Protection of copyright and other rights connected to its exercise, fundamental for the protection of intellectual works.
- University Regulations on Patents and Technology Transfer (DR n. 151/2008)

European and International Dimension:
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 : Regulates the European Union trade mark, harmonising the protection of trademarks at Community level.
- TRIPS Agreement (Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) :International law that establishes minimum standards of IP protection, providing a global framework.