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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Industrial Property Code (Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, as amended up to Law No. 102 of July 24, 2023)	2023	Amended up to : July 24, 2023 Entry into force : March 19, 2005 Promulgated : February 10, 2005	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Genetic Resources Transfer of Technology IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights (as amended up to Law No. 142 of September 21, 2022)	2022	Amended up to : September 22, 2022 Entry into force : December 18, 1942 Promulgated : April 22, 1941	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Implementing Rules/Regulations (44 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Resolution No. 95/24/CONS of April 17, 2024, on the Regulation Implementing Articles 18-bis, 46-bis, 80, 84, 110-ter, 110-quater, 110-quinquies, 110-sexies, 180-ter of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, as amended by Legislative Decree No. 177 of November 8, 2021	2024	Entry into force : June 14, 2024 Published : May 15, 2024 Issued : April 17, 2024	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Ministerial Decree of November 26, 2019, on New Procedures for the Registration of Plant Varieties and Related Fee Payments	2020	Entry into force : February 8, 2020 Published : February 7, 2020 Issued : November 26, 2019	Plant Variety Protection
Ministerial Decree of November 13, 2019, Concerning New Examination Procedures for International Applications for Patents and Utility Models which Designate Italy	2019	Entry into force : December 4, 2019 Published : December 3, 2019 Issued : November 13, 2019	Patents (Inventions)
Ministerial Decree of April 13, 2018, on the Use of the Platform "Pago PA’ for Payment of Digitised of Industrial Property Fees and Taxes	2018	Entry into force : May 7, 2018 Published : April 19, 2018 Issued : April 13, 2018	Industrial Property
Ministerial Decree of November 16, 2017, on the Filing of International Patent Applications	2017	Entry into force : December 4, 2017 Issued : November 16, 2017	Patents (Inventions)
Resolution No. 396/17/CONS of October 19, 2017, on the Implementation of Legislative Decree No. 35 of March 15, 2017, on Collective Management of Copyrights and Related Rights and Multi-Territorial Licensing of Rights in Musical Works for Online Use in the Internal Market	2017	Published : November 1, 2017 Issued : October 19, 2017	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Resolution No. 680/13/CONS of December 12, 2013, on the Regulation on the Protection of Copyright on Electronic Communications Networks and Procedures for the Implementation thereof pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003	2014	Entry into force : March 31, 2014 Published : December 18, 2013 Issued : December 12, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of November 9, 2012, on Approval of the Statute of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)	2013	Entry into force : November 9, 2013 Published : October 2, 2013 Issued : November 9, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Decree of December 19, 2012, of the President of the Council of Ministers on the Determination in the Interest of the Right Holders of the Minimum Requirements Necessary for a Rational and Orderly Development of the Market Intermediaries for Neighboring Rights referred to in the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, and its Subsequent Amendments	2012	Entry into force : March 26, 2013 Issued : December 19, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Ministerial Decree No 14223 of July 21, 2011 on the Ways of De-branding a Product Certified as an Appellation of Origin or Geographical Indication	2011	Entry into force : August 5, 2011 Issued : July 21, 2011	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree No. 5464 of August 3, 2011, containing Regulations with regard to the Legibility of the Information Pertaining to the Origin of Food Products	2011	Issued : August 3, 2011	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree April 15, 2010, on the Mode of Operation of the Anti-Counterfeiting National Committee	2010	Issued : April 15, 2010	Competition Industrial Property
Ministerial Decree July 14, 2010 Identification of the Expiration Date of the Patent Rights for Medicines	2010	Issued : July 14, 2010	Patents (Inventions)
Ministerial Decree No. 20609 of Decembre 22, 2010 Determination of Criteria & Procedures for the Granting of Agricultural Products & Foodstuffs Covered by the EU Recognition	2010	Issued : December 22, 2010	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree No. 5195 of May 13, 2010, implementing Provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks	2010	Issued : May 13, 2010	Geographical Indications
Decree No. 33 of January 13, 2010, on the Regulations on the Implementation of the Industrial Property Code	2010	Entry into force : March 10, 2010 Published : March 9, 2010 Issued : January 13, 2010	Industrial Property
Decree No. 31 of the President of the Council of Ministers of February 23, 2009, issuing the Regulation on Affixation of Marks on Media, in accordance with Article 181-bis of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941	2009	Issued : February 23, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree of November 10, 2009 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies laying out National Marketing Standards for Olive Oil	2009	Entry into force : January 17, 2010 Issued : November 9, 2009	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of December 30, 2009 on the Remuneration Determination for the Private Reproduction of the Phonograms and Videograms	2009	Entry into force : January 14, 2010 Issued : December 30, 2009	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Ministerial Decree of June 27, 2008 Prior Research in Relation to the Applications for Patents for Industrial Inventions	2008	Entry into force : July 2, 2008 Adopted : June 27, 2008	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Ministerial Decree of October 24, 2008 Electronic Filing of the Demands Related to the Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions & Utility Models, to the Applications of Registration of the Industrial Designs & Trademarks As Well As to the Titles of Ownership Industrial Granted	2008	Entry into force : December 25, 2008 Promulgated : October 24, 2008	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names
Ministerial Decree of September 17, 2008 Date of Expiry of the Patent Rights of Medicines on the Market on February 29, 2008	2008	Issued : September 17, 2008	Patents (Inventions)
Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, on Approval of the Regulation on the Application of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (amended up to Decree No. 275 of the President of the Republic of December 29, 2007)	2008	Amended up to : March 5, 2008 Entry into force : December 18, 1942 Published : December 3, 1942 Issued : May 18, 1942	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree of October 3, 2007 assigning the European Patent Office (EPO) to Carry Out a Search of the Prior Art	2007	Issued : October 3, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Industrial Property
Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on National Procedures for the Registration of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006	2007	Adopted : May 21, 2007	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on the National Procedure for Registration of Protected Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications Products Under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006	2007	Issued : May 21, 2007	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of April 2, 2007 Determination of Rights on Patents & Models, in Accordance with Paragraph 851, Article 1 of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006	2007	Entry into force : April 20, 2007 Issued : April 2, 2007	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs
Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 25, 2006, on the Identification of the Central Authority for the Receipt of Letters Rogatory issued by the European Patent Office	2006	Entry into force : October 10, 2006 Issued : September 25, 2006	Patents (Inventions)
Ministerial Decree of April 10, 2006 on Electronic Filing of the Patents Applications for Inventions and Utility Models, and for the Registration of the Industrial Designs and Trademarks	2006	Entry into force : May 12, 2006 Adopted : April 10, 2006	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Industrial Property
Ministerial Decree No. 171 of May 9, 2003 Regulation for the New Forms for the Presentation & Verbalization of Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions, Utility models, Designs & National Trademarks	2003	Entry into force : July 27, 2003 Issued : May 9, 0200	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names
Ministerial Decree No. 410 of September 12, 2000 Adoption of the Rules Concerning the Allocation of Costs Arising From the Activities of Consortiums for the Protection of Appelation of Origin & Geographical Indications Appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry	2000	Entry into force : January 27, 2001 Issued : September 12, 2000	Geographical Indications
Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of May 19, 1995, approving new Statute of the Italian Society of Authors & Publishers (SIAE)	1995	Entry into force : June 24, 1995 Issued : May 19, 1995	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree No. 467 of July 21, 1995, of the Ministry for Industry, Commerce and Crafts, containing the Regulation on the Extension of Patent Protection to New Botanical Genera and Species referred to in Decree No. 974 of the President of the Republic of August 12, 1975	1995	Entry into force : November 25, 1995 Adopted : July 21, 1995	Plant Variety Protection
Decree No. 1842 of the President of the Republic of October 20, 1962, approving the Statutes of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers	1994	Entry into force : February 10, 1963 Issued : October 20, 1962	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree No. 244 of the President of the Council of Ministers of January 3, 1994, approving the Regulation on the Special Public Register for Computer Programs	1994	Entry into force : May 7, 1994 Issued : January 3, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Implementation Regulation of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (as approved by Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, and amended by Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993)	1993	Entry into force : December 18, 1942 Issued : May 18, 1942	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Ministerial Decree No. 545 of July 31, 1993, containing Regulations Extending Patent Protection under the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Plant Varieties of other Genera and Species	1993	Entry into force : January 13, 1994 Issued : July 31, 1993	Plant Variety Protection
Decree No. 379 of April 28, 1992 Implementation of the Directive No. 3842/86/EEC of December 1st, 1986 in view to avoid Marks Counterfeit and Pirated Goods	1992	Entry into force : October 3, 1992 Issued : April 28, 1992	Trademarks Trade Names
Ministerial Decree No. 281 of April 21, 1990, containing Regulations Extending the Provisions Laid Down in the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Botanical Genera and Species	1990	Entry into force : October 20, 1990 Issued : April 21, 1990	Plant Variety Protection
Ministerial Decree No. 192 of March 16, 1987, implementing the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties of the Botanical Genera and Species	1987	Entry into force : June 3, 1987 Issued : March 16, 1987	Plant Variety Protection
Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of July 15, 1976, concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights	1976	Entry into force : July 31, 1976 Issued : July 15, 1976	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 1, 1975, Concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights	1975	Entry into force : July 31, 1976 Issued : September 1, 1975	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927 Implementing Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, on the Establishment of a National Mark for Fruits and Vegetables Exported Abroad.	1927	Entry into force : September 28, 1927 Issued : August 12, 1927	Geographical Indications
Royal Decree No. 2172 of November 17, 1927 Implementing Regulations to the Law of June 23, 1927 and Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927, on the National Exportation Mark for Fruits and Vegetables	1927	Issued : November 17, 1927	Trademarks Geographical Indications

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Resolution No. 95/24/CONS of April 17, 2024, on the Regulation Implementing Articles 18-bis, 46-bis, 80, 84, 110-ter, 110-quater, 110-quinquies, 110-sexies, 180-ter of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, as amended by Legislative Decree No. 177 of November 8, 2021

2024

Entry into force :

June 14, 2024

Published :

May 15, 2024

Issued :

April 17, 2024

IP Regulatory Body

Ministerial Decree of November 26, 2019, on New Procedures for the Registration of Plant Varieties and Related Fee Payments

2020

Entry into force :

February 8, 2020

Published :

February 7, 2020

Issued :

November 26, 2019

Plant Variety Protection

Ministerial Decree of November 13, 2019, Concerning New Examination Procedures for International Applications for Patents and Utility Models which Designate Italy

2019

Entry into force :

December 4, 2019

Published :

December 3, 2019

Issued :

November 13, 2019

Patents (Inventions)

Ministerial Decree of April 13, 2018, on the Use of the Platform "Pago PA’ for Payment of Digitised of Industrial Property Fees and Taxes

2018

Entry into force :

May 7, 2018

Published :

April 19, 2018

Issued :

April 13, 2018

Industrial Property

Ministerial Decree of November 16, 2017, on the Filing of International Patent Applications

2017

Entry into force :

December 4, 2017

Issued :

November 16, 2017

Patents (Inventions)

Resolution No. 396/17/CONS of October 19, 2017, on the Implementation of Legislative Decree No. 35 of March 15, 2017, on Collective Management of Copyrights and Related Rights and Multi-Territorial Licensing of Rights in Musical Works for Online Use in the Internal Market

2017

Published :

November 1, 2017

Issued :

October 19, 2017

IP Regulatory Body

Resolution No. 680/13/CONS of December 12, 2013, on the Regulation on the Protection of Copyright on Electronic Communications Networks and Procedures for the Implementation thereof pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003

2014

Entry into force :

March 31, 2014

Published :

December 18, 2013

Issued :

December 12, 2013

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of November 9, 2012, on Approval of the Statute of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)

2013

Entry into force :

November 9, 2013

Published :

October 2, 2013

Issued :

November 9, 2012

IP Regulatory Body

Decree of December 19, 2012, of the President of the Council of Ministers on the Determination in the Interest of the Right Holders of the Minimum Requirements Necessary for a Rational and Orderly Development of the Market Intermediaries for Neighboring Rights referred to in the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, and its Subsequent Amendments

2012

Entry into force :

March 26, 2013

Issued :

December 19, 2012

Ministerial Decree No 14223 of July 21, 2011 on the Ways of De-branding a Product Certified as an Appellation of Origin or Geographical Indication

2011

Entry into force :

August 5, 2011

Issued :

July 21, 2011

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree No. 5464 of August 3, 2011, containing Regulations with regard to the Legibility of the Information Pertaining to the Origin of Food Products

2011

Issued :

August 3, 2011

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree April 15, 2010, on the Mode of Operation of the Anti-Counterfeiting National Committee

2010

Issued :

April 15, 2010

Competition

Industrial Property

Ministerial Decree July 14, 2010 Identification of the Expiration Date of the Patent Rights for Medicines

2010

Issued :

July 14, 2010

Patents (Inventions)

Ministerial Decree No. 20609 of Decembre 22, 2010 Determination of Criteria & Procedures for the Granting of Agricultural Products & Foodstuffs Covered by the EU Recognition

2010

Issued :

December 22, 2010

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree No. 5195 of May 13, 2010, implementing Provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks

2010

Issued :

May 13, 2010

Geographical Indications

Decree No. 33 of January 13, 2010, on the Regulations on the Implementation of the Industrial Property Code

2010

Entry into force :

March 10, 2010

Published :

March 9, 2010

Issued :

January 13, 2010

Industrial Property

Decree No. 31 of the President of the Council of Ministers of February 23, 2009, issuing the Regulation on Affixation of Marks on Media, in accordance with Article 181-bis of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941

2009

Issued :

February 23, 2009

Decree of November 10, 2009 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies laying out National Marketing Standards for Olive Oil

2009

Entry into force :

January 17, 2010

Issued :

November 9, 2009

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of December 30, 2009 on the Remuneration Determination for the Private Reproduction of the Phonograms and Videograms

2009

Entry into force :

January 14, 2010

Issued :

December 30, 2009

Ministerial Decree of June 27, 2008 Prior Research in Relation to the Applications for Patents for Industrial Inventions

2008

Entry into force :

July 2, 2008

Adopted :

June 27, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Ministerial Decree of October 24, 2008 Electronic Filing of the Demands Related to the Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions & Utility Models, to the Applications of Registration of the Industrial Designs & Trademarks As Well As to the Titles of Ownership Industrial Granted

2008

Entry into force :

December 25, 2008

Promulgated :

October 24, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Ministerial Decree of September 17, 2008 Date of Expiry of the Patent Rights of Medicines on the Market on February 29, 2008

2008

Issued :

September 17, 2008

Patents (Inventions)

Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, on Approval of the Regulation on the Application of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (amended up to Decree No. 275 of the President of the Republic of December 29, 2007)

2008

Amended up to :

March 5, 2008

Entry into force :

December 18, 1942

Published :

December 3, 1942

Issued :

May 18, 1942

Decree of October 3, 2007 assigning the European Patent Office (EPO) to Carry Out a Search of the Prior Art

2007

Issued :

October 3, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Industrial Property

Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on National Procedures for the Registration of Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006

2007

Adopted :

May 21, 2007

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Ministerial Decree No. 5442 of May 21, 2007, on the National Procedure for Registration of Protected Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications Products Under Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006

2007

Issued :

May 21, 2007

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of April 2, 2007 Determination of Rights on Patents & Models, in Accordance with Paragraph 851, Article 1 of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006

2007

Entry into force :

April 20, 2007

Issued :

April 2, 2007

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 25, 2006, on the Identification of the Central Authority for the Receipt of Letters Rogatory issued by the European Patent Office

2006

Entry into force :

October 10, 2006

Issued :

September 25, 2006

Patents (Inventions)

Ministerial Decree of April 10, 2006 on Electronic Filing of the Patents Applications for Inventions and Utility Models, and for the Registration of the Industrial Designs and Trademarks

2006

Entry into force :

May 12, 2006

Adopted :

April 10, 2006

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Industrial Property

Ministerial Decree No. 171 of May 9, 2003 Regulation for the New Forms for the Presentation & Verbalization of Patent Applications for Industrial Inventions, Utility models, Designs & National Trademarks

2003

Entry into force :

July 27, 2003

Issued :

May 9, 0200

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Ministerial Decree No. 410 of September 12, 2000 Adoption of the Rules Concerning the Allocation of Costs Arising From the Activities of Consortiums for the Protection of Appelation of Origin & Geographical Indications Appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

2000

Entry into force :

January 27, 2001

Issued :

September 12, 2000

Geographical Indications

Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of May 19, 1995, approving new Statute of the Italian Society of Authors & Publishers (SIAE)

1995

Entry into force :

June 24, 1995

Issued :

May 19, 1995

Decree No. 467 of July 21, 1995, of the Ministry for Industry, Commerce and Crafts, containing the Regulation on the Extension of Patent Protection to New Botanical Genera and Species referred to in Decree No. 974 of the President of the Republic of August 12, 1975

1995

Entry into force :

November 25, 1995

Adopted :

July 21, 1995

Plant Variety Protection

Decree No. 1842 of the President of the Republic of October 20, 1962, approving the Statutes of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers

1994

Entry into force :

February 10, 1963

Issued :

October 20, 1962

Decree No. 244 of the President of the Council of Ministers of January 3, 1994, approving the Regulation on the Special Public Register for Computer Programs

1994

Entry into force :

May 7, 1994

Issued :

January 3, 1994

Implementation Regulation of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (as approved by Royal Decree No. 1369 of May 18, 1942, and amended by Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993)

1993

Entry into force :

December 18, 1942

Issued :

May 18, 1942

Ministerial Decree No. 545 of July 31, 1993, containing Regulations Extending Patent Protection under the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Plant Varieties of other Genera and Species

1993

Entry into force :

January 13, 1994

Issued :

July 31, 1993

Plant Variety Protection

Decree No. 379 of April 28, 1992 Implementation of the Directive No. 3842/86/EEC of December 1st, 1986 in view to avoid Marks Counterfeit and Pirated Goods

1992

Entry into force :

October 3, 1992

Issued :

April 28, 1992

Trademarks

Trade Names

Ministerial Decree No. 281 of April 21, 1990, containing Regulations Extending the Provisions Laid Down in the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on New Botanical Genera and Species

1990

Entry into force :

October 20, 1990

Issued :

April 21, 1990

Plant Variety Protection

Ministerial Decree No. 192 of March 16, 1987, implementing the Decree of the President of the Republic No. 974 of August 12, 1975 on the Protection of New Plant Varieties of the Botanical Genera and Species

1987

Entry into force :

June 3, 1987

Issued :

March 16, 1987

Plant Variety Protection

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of July 15, 1976, concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights

1976

Entry into force :

July 31, 1976

Issued :

July 15, 1976

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of September 1, 1975, Concerning the Fixing of the Amount and the Distribution of Remuneration Payable under Article 73 of the Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941 for the Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights

1975

Entry into force :

July 31, 1976

Issued :

September 1, 1975

Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927 Implementing Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, on the Establishment of a National Mark for Fruits and Vegetables Exported Abroad.

1927

Entry into force :

September 28, 1927

Issued :

August 12, 1927

Geographical Indications

Royal Decree No. 2172 of November 17, 1927 Implementing Regulations to the Law of June 23, 1927 and Royal Decree Law No. 1756 of August 12, 1927, on the National Exportation Mark for Fruits and Vegetables

1927

Issued :

November 17, 1927

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP-related Laws (31 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 93 of July 14, 2023, (on Provisions Relating to the Prevention and Suppression of the Unlawful Dissemination of Copyright-Protected Content through Electronic Communication Networks (amended up to Law No. 143 of October 7, 2024))	2024	Amended up to : October 9, 2024 Entry into force : August 8, 2023 Published : July 24, 2023 Promulgated : July 14, 2023	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Legislative Decree No. 168 of June 27, 2003, on the Establishment of the Specialized Intellectual Property Divisions of Tribunals and Courts of Appeals, in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 273 of December 12, 2002 (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 28 of March 10, 2023)	2023	Amended up to : April 7, 2023 Entry into force : July 12, 2003 Issued : June 27, 2003	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Coordinated Text of Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising (converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No. 31 of May 8, 2020)	2020	Amended : May 13, 2020 Entry into force : March 14, 2020 Issued : March 11, 2020	Trademarks
Law No. 31 of May 8, 2020, on the Conversion into Law, with Amendments, of Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising	2020	Entry into force : May 13, 2020 Promulgated : May 8, 2020	Trademarks
Law No. 201 of December 4, 2017, on the Ratification and Execution of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court, done at Brussels on June 29, 2016	2017	Entry into force : December 24, 2017 Adopted : December 4, 2017	Patents (Inventions) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Legislative Decree No. 35 of March 15 2017, on the Implementation of Directive 2014/26/EU on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights and Multi-Territorial Licensing of Rights in Musical Works for Online Use in the Internal Market	2017	Entry into force : April 11, 2017 Published : March 27, 2017 Issued : March 15, 2017	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
Law No. 214 of November 3, 2016, on the Ratification and Execution of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court, with Annexes, done at Brussels on February 19, 2013	2016	Entry into force : November 25, 2016 Adopted : November 3, 2016	Patents (Inventions)
Decree-Law No. 1 of January 24, 2012, Containing Urgent Provisions for Competition, Infrastructure Development and Competitiveness, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 27 of March 24, 2012 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 69 of June 21, 2013)	2013	Amended up to : June 22, 2013 Entry into force : January 24, 2012 Promulgated : January 24, 2012	Patents (Inventions)
Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010, laying down Urgent Provisions in the field of Entertainment and Culture, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 100 of June 29, 2010 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : May 1, 2010 Promulgated : April 30, 2010	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 52 of February 6, 1996, Laying Down Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Communities (Community Law 1994, as amended up to Law No. 234 of December 24, 2012)	2013	Entry into force : February 25, 1996 Adopted : February 6, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree-Law No. 35 of March 14, 2005, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Action Plan for Social, Economic and Territorial Development	2011	Entry into force : March 17, 2005 Adopted : March 14, 2005	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Decree-Law No. 63 of April 26, 2005 Urgent Provisions for the Development & Territorial Cohesion, As Well As' for the Protection of Copyright (& Other Emergency Measures)	2010	Entry into force : April 27, 2005 Promulgated : April 26, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 1860 of December 31, 1962 on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy	2010	Entry into force : November 21, 1975 Promulgated : December 31, 1962	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Property
Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non-Profit-Making Reproduction (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)	2010	Entry into force : March 1, 1992 Adopted : February 5, 1992	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Legislative Decree No. 28 of January 22, 2004, setting out the Reform of Regulations Governing the Cinematographic Activities, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)	2010	Entry into force : February 6, 2004 Promulgated : January 22, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Legislative Decree No. 61 of April 8, 2010 Protection of Designations of Origin & Geographical Indications for Wine According to Article 15 of Law No. 88 from July 7, 2009	2010	Entry into force : May 11, 2010 Promulgated : April 8, 2010	Geographical Indications
Law No. 2 of January 9, 2008, setting out Provisions on the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)	2008	Entry into force : February 9, 2008 Promulgated : January 9, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Legislative Decree No. 9 of January 9, 2008 on the Regulation of Ownership and Sale of Sports Broadcasting Rights and Relative Distribution of Resources	2008	Entry into force : February 16, 2008 Adopted : January 9, 2008	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Consumer Code (Legislative Decree No. 206 of September 6, 2005)	2007	Entry into force : October 23, 2005 Promulgated : September 6, 2005	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002, on the Delegation for the Reform of the Government, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and the Public Bodies	2006	Entry into force : July 23, 2002 Adopted : July 6, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree-Law No. 72 of March 22, 2004, Relating to Interventions to Oppose the Illegal Diffusion of Audiovisual Works, and to Support Movie and Entertainment Activities (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 128 of May 21, 2004, and as amended up to Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005)	2005	Entry into force : March 24, 2004 Promulgated : January 22, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 106 of April 15, 2004, on the Legal Deposit of Documents of Cultural Interest for Public Use	2004	Entry into force : May 12, 2004 Adopted : April 15, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003, on Implementation of Directive 2000/31/EC on Certain Legal Aspects of Information Society Services in the Internal Market, with particular reference to E-Commerce (E-Commerce Act)	2003	Entry into force : May 14, 2003 Adopted : April 9, 2003	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Regional Act No.11 of 2002 on Protection of Autochthonous Genetic Resources of Agricultural Interest	2002	Adopted : April 22, 2002	Plant Variety Protection Genetic Resources
Law No. 102 of March 29, 1999 on the Ratification and Implementation of the Trademark Law Treaty with Regulations, done in Geneva October 27, 1994	1999	Entry into force : April 22, 1999 Promulgated : March 29, 1999	Trademarks
Law No. 1062 of November 20, 1971 containing Penal Provisions Concerning Counterfeiting or Alteration of Works of Art	1999	Adopted : November 20, 1971	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993, Concerning Provisions on the Improper Reproduction of Books and Repealing the Levy on Well-known Books referred to in Articles 177, 178 and 179 and the Last Paragraph of Article 172 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941	1993	Entry into force : May 27, 1993 Promulgated : May 22, 1993	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 169 of February 5, 1992 Discipline for the Recognition of Controlled Appellation of Origin for Virgin & Extra Virgin Olive Oils	1992	Entry into force : March 14, 1992 Promulgated : February 5, 1992	Geographical Indications
Law No. 962 of November 20, 1970 concerning Patents for Inventions Solely Intended for the Sightless	1970	Entry into force : December 29, 1970 Promulgated : November 20, 1970	Patents (Inventions)
Legislative Decree No. 82 of the Provisional Head of State of August 23, 1946, on the Suspension of the Application of Certain Provisions of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights	1946	Entry into force : September 13, 1946 Promulgated : August 23, 1946	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, Establishing a National Mark for Fruits & Vegetables Exported Abroad	1927	Entry into force : August 6, 1927 Promulgated : June 23, 1927	Trademarks Geographical Indications

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Law No. 93 of July 14, 2023, (on Provisions Relating to the Prevention and Suppression of the Unlawful Dissemination of Copyright-Protected Content through Electronic Communication Networks (amended up to Law No. 143 of October 7, 2024))

2024

Amended up to :

October 9, 2024

Entry into force :

August 8, 2023

Published :

July 24, 2023

Promulgated :

July 14, 2023

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Legislative Decree No. 168 of June 27, 2003, on the Establishment of the Specialized Intellectual Property Divisions of Tribunals and Courts of Appeals, in accordance with Article 16 of Law No. 273 of December 12, 2002 (as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 28 of March 10, 2023)

2023

Amended up to :

April 7, 2023

Entry into force :

July 12, 2003

Issued :

June 27, 2003

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Coordinated Text of Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising (converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No. 31 of May 8, 2020)

2020

Amended :

May 13, 2020

Entry into force :

March 14, 2020

Issued :

March 11, 2020

Trademarks

Law No. 31 of May 8, 2020, on the Conversion into Law, with Amendments, of Decree-Law No. 16 of March 11, 2020, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Organization and Conduct of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026 and the ATP Turin 2021-2025 finals, as well as the Ban on Parasitic Advertising

2020

Entry into force :

May 13, 2020

Promulgated :

May 8, 2020

Trademarks

Law No. 201 of December 4, 2017, on the Ratification and Execution of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Unified Patent Court, done at Brussels on June 29, 2016

2017

Entry into force :

December 24, 2017

Adopted :

December 4, 2017

Patents (Inventions)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Legislative Decree No. 35 of March 15 2017, on the Implementation of Directive 2014/26/EU on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights and Multi-Territorial Licensing of Rights in Musical Works for Online Use in the Internal Market

2017

Entry into force :

April 11, 2017

Published :

March 27, 2017

Issued :

March 15, 2017

IP Regulatory Body

Law No. 214 of November 3, 2016, on the Ratification and Execution of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court, with Annexes, done at Brussels on February 19, 2013

2016

Entry into force :

November 25, 2016

Adopted :

November 3, 2016

Patents (Inventions)

Decree-Law No. 1 of January 24, 2012, Containing Urgent Provisions for Competition, Infrastructure Development and Competitiveness, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 27 of March 24, 2012 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 69 of June 21, 2013)

2013

Amended up to :

June 22, 2013

Entry into force :

January 24, 2012

Promulgated :

January 24, 2012

Patents (Inventions)

Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010, laying down Urgent Provisions in the field of Entertainment and Culture, converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 100 of June 29, 2010 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)

2013

Entry into force :

May 1, 2010

Promulgated :

April 30, 2010

Law No. 52 of February 6, 1996, Laying Down Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Communities (Community Law 1994, as amended up to Law No. 234 of December 24, 2012)

2013

Entry into force :

February 25, 1996

Adopted :

February 6, 1996

Decree-Law No. 35 of March 14, 2005, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Action Plan for Social, Economic and Territorial Development

2011

Entry into force :

March 17, 2005

Adopted :

March 14, 2005

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Decree-Law No. 63 of April 26, 2005 Urgent Provisions for the Development & Territorial Cohesion, As Well As' for the Protection of Copyright (& Other Emergency Measures)

2010

Entry into force :

April 27, 2005

Promulgated :

April 26, 2005

Law No. 1860 of December 31, 1962 on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

2010

Entry into force :

November 21, 1975

Promulgated :

December 31, 1962

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Property

Law No. 93 of February 5, 1992, setting out Provisions for the Benefit of Phonographic Companies and Remuneration for Private Non-Profit-Making Reproduction (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)

2010

Entry into force :

March 1, 1992

Adopted :

February 5, 1992

Legislative Decree No. 28 of January 22, 2004, setting out the Reform of Regulations Governing the Cinematographic Activities, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 64 of April 30, 2010)

2010

Entry into force :

February 6, 2004

Promulgated :

January 22, 2004

Legislative Decree No. 61 of April 8, 2010 Protection of Designations of Origin & Geographical Indications for Wine According to Article 15 of Law No. 88 from July 7, 2009

2010

Entry into force :

May 11, 2010

Promulgated :

April 8, 2010

Geographical Indications

Law No. 2 of January 9, 2008, setting out Provisions on the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE)

2008

Entry into force :

February 9, 2008

Promulgated :

January 9, 2008

Legislative Decree No. 9 of January 9, 2008 on the Regulation of Ownership and Sale of Sports Broadcasting Rights and Relative Distribution of Resources

2008

Entry into force :

February 16, 2008

Adopted :

January 9, 2008

Competition

Consumer Code (Legislative Decree No. 206 of September 6, 2005)

2007

Entry into force :

October 23, 2005

Promulgated :

September 6, 2005

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002, on the Delegation for the Reform of the Government, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and the Public Bodies

2006

Entry into force :

July 23, 2002

Adopted :

July 6, 2002

Decree-Law No. 72 of March 22, 2004, Relating to Interventions to Oppose the Illegal Diffusion of Audiovisual Works, and to Support Movie and Entertainment Activities (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 128 of May 21, 2004, and as amended up to Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005)

2005

Entry into force :

March 24, 2004

Promulgated :

January 22, 2004

Law No. 106 of April 15, 2004, on the Legal Deposit of Documents of Cultural Interest for Public Use

2004

Entry into force :

May 12, 2004

Adopted :

April 15, 2004

Legislative Decree No. 70 of April 9, 2003, on Implementation of Directive 2000/31/EC on Certain Legal Aspects of Information Society Services in the Internal Market, with particular reference to E-Commerce (E-Commerce Act)

2003

Entry into force :

May 14, 2003

Adopted :

April 9, 2003

Regional Act No.11 of 2002 on Protection of Autochthonous Genetic Resources of Agricultural Interest

2002

Adopted :

April 22, 2002

Plant Variety Protection

Genetic Resources

Law No. 102 of March 29, 1999 on the Ratification and Implementation of the Trademark Law Treaty with Regulations, done in Geneva October 27, 1994

1999

Entry into force :

April 22, 1999

Promulgated :

March 29, 1999

Trademarks

Law No. 1062 of November 20, 1971 containing Penal Provisions Concerning Counterfeiting or Alteration of Works of Art

1999

Adopted :

November 20, 1971

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Law No. 159 of May 22, 1993, Concerning Provisions on the Improper Reproduction of Books and Repealing the Levy on Well-known Books referred to in Articles 177, 178 and 179 and the Last Paragraph of Article 172 of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941

1993

Entry into force :

May 27, 1993

Promulgated :

May 22, 1993

Law No. 169 of February 5, 1992 Discipline for the Recognition of Controlled Appellation of Origin for Virgin & Extra Virgin Olive Oils

1992

Entry into force :

March 14, 1992

Promulgated :

February 5, 1992

Geographical Indications

Law No. 962 of November 20, 1970 concerning Patents for Inventions Solely Intended for the Sightless

1970

Entry into force :

December 29, 1970

Promulgated :

November 20, 1970

Patents (Inventions)

Legislative Decree No. 82 of the Provisional Head of State of August 23, 1946, on the Suspension of the Application of Certain Provisions of Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941, for the Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights

1946

Entry into force :

September 13, 1946

Promulgated :

August 23, 1946

Law No. 1272 of June 23, 1927, Establishing a National Mark for Fruits & Vegetables Exported Abroad

1927

Entry into force :

August 6, 1927

Promulgated :

June 23, 1927

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Framework Laws (3 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Constitution of the Republic of Italy	2022	Amended up to : March 9, 2022 Entry into force : January 1, 1948 Promulgated : December 27, 1947	Other
Penal Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 1398 of October 19, 1930, as amended up to Legislative Decree No. 63 of May 11, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : July 1, 1931 Issued : October 19, 1930	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Civil Code (approved by Royal Decree No. 262 of March 16, 1942, and amended up to Decree No. 291 of December 7, 2016)	2017	Amended up to : January 1, 2017 Promulgated : March 16, 1942	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Other Texts (73 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 53 of April 22, 2021, on the Delegation to the Government for the Transposition of European Directives and the Application of Other European Union Law-European Delegation Law 2019-2020	2021	Entry into force : May 8, 2021 Published : April 23, 2021 Promulgated : April 22, 2021	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree-Law No. 34 of May 19, 2020, on Urgent Measures Regarding Health, Support for Employment, and the Economy, as well as Social Policies, related to the COVID-19 Epidemiological Emergency	2020	Adopted : May 19, 2020	Other
Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of November 26, 2007, issuing the Regulation on the Reorganization of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities, pursuant to Article 1(404) of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : December 30, 2007 Issued : November 26, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013, Laying Down Urgent Provisions for the Protection, Enhancement and Recovery of Cultural Assets and Activities and of Tourism (converted with amendments into Law No. 112 of October 7, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : August 10, 2013 Issued : August 8, 2013	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004, as amended up to Law No. 9 of March 14, 2013)	2013	Entry into force : January 1, 2004 Promulgated : December 24, 2003	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Competition Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
Law No. 9 of January 14, 2013, laying down Provisions for the Quality and the Transparency of the Supply Chain of Virgin Olive Oil	2013	Entry into force : February 1, 2013 Promulgated : January 14, 2013	Geographical Indications
Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012, laying out Urgent Provisions for the Reorganization of the Contributions to Publishing Industries, as well as Sale of Newspapers, Magazines and Institutional Advertising	2012	Entry into force : May 22, 2012 Promulgated : May 18, 2012	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005, laying out Urgent Provisions for the University Research, for the Cultural Heritage and Activities, for the Completion of Major Strategic Projects, for the Mobility of Public Employees, and for the Simplification of Formalities relating to Stamp Duties and Taxes Concessions, as well as other Emergency Measures (as converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No 43 of March 31, 2005, and as amended up to Law No. 92, of June 28, 2012)	2012	Entry into force : January 31, 2005 Promulgated : January 31, 2005	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012)	2012	Entry into force : August 20, 1981 Adopted : August 5, 1981	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Decree-Law No. 135 of September 25, 2009, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Implementation of EU Obligation and the Execution of Judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities	2011	Entry into force : September 26, 2009 Promulgated : September 25, 2009	Trademarks Geographical Indications Competition
Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, Relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004)	2011	Entry into force : January 1, 2004 Promulgated : December 24, 2003	Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Ministerial Decree No. 5388 of August 1, 2011, on the Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of 'Italian Brandy'	2011	Issued : August 1, 2011	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree No. 5389 of August 1st, 2011 Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of "Grappa"	2011	Adopted : August 1, 2011	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of May 9, 2011 Authorization of the Organization Called "IS.ME.CERT. - Mediterranean Institute for Food Certification" to Carry Out Checks on Protected Appellations of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Pancetta di Calabria" & "Capocollo di Calabria" Recorded Within the European Union According to the European Regulation No. 2081/92, as Superseded by the European Regulation No. 510/06	2011	Issued : May 9, 2011	Geographical Indications
Decree of the President of the Republic No. 255 of March 27, 1992, approving Regulations Implementing Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990 Concerning the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System	2010	Entry into force : April 16, 1992 Issued : March 27, 1992	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Ministerial Decree of June 10, 2010 Confirmation of the Tasks of Consortium for Salami from Calabria to Perform the Functions Provided by Article 14, Paragraph 15 of the Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999, for the Appellations of Origin "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Capocollo di Calabria" & for "Pancetta di Calabria"	2010	Issued : July 14, 2010	Geographical Indications
Law No. 125 of April 10, 1954, on the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Typical Appellations of Cheeses	2009	Entry into force : April 30, 1954 Promulgated : April 10, 1954	Geographical Indications
Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 5 of February 10, 2009)	2009	Entry into force : August 20, 1981 Adopted : August 5, 1981	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Law No. 88 of July 7, 2009, on Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Community - Community Act 2008	2009	Entry into force : July 29, 2009 Adopted : July 7, 2009	Geographical Indications Other
Law No. 99 of July 23, 2009 containing Provisions for the Development and Internationalization of Enterprises and Energy	2009	Entry into force : August 15, 2009 Adopted : July 23, 2009	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
Decree of the President of Council of Ministers of July 10, 2008, on the Competencies of the Information and Publishing Department upon Tasks entrusted to the President of Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 1, Paragraph 3 of Law of January 9, 2008	2008	Entry into force : March 21, 2008 Issued : February 25, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Legislative Decree No. 62 of March 26, 2008 containing Supplementary and Corrective Provisions of Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004 on Cultural Heritage	2008	Entry into force : April 24, 2008 Promulgated : March 26, 2008	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree-Law No. 323 of August 27, 1993 Urgent Measures for Radio & Television	2007	Entry into force : August 28, 1993 Promulgated : August 27, 1993	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 287 of October 10, 1990 containing Rules on Protection of Competition	2007	Entry into force : October 14, 1990 Enacted : October 10, 1990	Competition Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Industrial Property
Ministerial Decree of November 9, 2007, regulating the Criteria and Methods for Funding of Musical Activities in accordance with the Unified Fund for the Performing Arts created by Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985	2007	Issued : November 9, 2007	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990, on the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System	2006	Entry into force : August 24, 1990 Adopted : August 6, 1990	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 800 of August 14, 1967 New Rules Concerning Opera Institutions & Musical Activities	2006	Entry into force : October 1, 1967 Adopted : August 14, 1967	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "N.Q.I - Northwest Quality Institute – Soc. coop" to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Robiola di Roccaverano"	2006	Issued : April 18, 2006	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named CQI - Calabria Quality Institute to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria"	2006	Issued : April 18, 2006	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named “Research consortium for the milk sector” to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Pecorino Siciliano"	2006	Issued : April 18, 2006	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "Consorzio di Ricerca per la Filiera Lattiero-Casearia" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Ragusano"	2006	Issued : April 18, 2006	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Organism Named "QIC - Quality Institute of Calabria" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin Salsiccia di Calabria	2006	Issued : April 18, 2006	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of February 28, 2006, Containing Provisions on the Coordination of Lyric-Symphonic Foundations	2006	Adopted : February 28, 2002	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Presidential Decree No. 394 of April 21, 1994 (Regulation on Simplification of the Procedures for Awarding Subsidies to Theater, Cinema, Music and Dance, Circus and Traveling Shows, as well as the Procedures to Obtain Operating Licences for Amusement Parks and Circuses)	2006	Entry into force : December 15, 1994 Adopted : April 21, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Ministerial Decree of August 1, 2005 Authorization for the Control Body Named "CSQA Certificazioni Srl" to Control the Protected Geographical Indication "Uva da Tavola di Canicatti" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	2005	Issued : August 1, 2005	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of October 6, 2005 Identification of Different Types of Rural Architecture on the National Territory & the Identification of Technical-Scientific Criteria for the Implementation of Interventions, According to the Law No. 378 of December 24, 2003 Containing Provisions for the Protection & Enhancement of Rural Architecture	2005	Issued : October 6, 2005	Other
Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Control Body "Certiprodop - Società di Certificazione Prodotti Alimentari S.r.l." to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Formai de Mut dell’Alta Valle Brembana" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	2005	Issued : September 1, 2005	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Public Authority 'ASSAM- Services Agency, Agri-food Sector & Marks' to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin 'Casciotta of Urbino' Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	2005	Issued : September 1, 2005	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "North East Quality Institute - NEQI" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Prosciutto di San Daniele"	2005	Issued : September 1, 2005	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005, Relating to the Permit Renewal of the Control Body "North East Quality Institute NEQI" to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Cotechino Modena" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92	2005	Issued : September 1, 2005	Geographical Indications
Code of Cultural Heritage and Landscape, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004, as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 63 of 2008)	2004	Entry into force : May 1, 2004 Adopted : January 22, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 103 of April 14, 1975, on New Regulations governing Radio and Television Broadcasting	2004	Adopted : April 14, 1975	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Law No. 11 of January 12, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Modena (Modena ham), Delimitation of the Area of Production & Product Characteristics	2004	Entry into force : February 14, 1990 Promulgated : January 12, 1990	Geographical Indications
Law No. 224 of May 30, 1989 for the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Salame di Varzi (Varzi Salami) Delimitation of the Area of Production and Product Characteristics	2004	Entry into force : December 9, 1989 Promulgated : May 30, 1989	Geographical Indications
Law No. 628 of November 4, 1981 Rules on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto Veneto Benico-Euganeo (Veneto Benico-Euganeo Ham)	2004	Entry into force : April 9, 1982 Promulgated : November 4, 1981	Geographical Indications
Legislative Decree No. 19 of January 29, 1998 Transformation of the Public Entity "La Biennale di Venezia" in a Private Legal Entity Called "Cultural Company La Biennale di Venezia", According to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter b) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997	2004	Entry into force : February 26, 1998 Promulgated : January 29, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Ministerial Decree September 24, 2004 on the Peripheral and Central Bodies and General Directorates of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities	2004	Issued : September 24, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree of the Republic President No. 571 of July 22, 1982 Rules for the Implementation of Article 15 Last Paragraph and Article 17 the Penultimate Paragraph of the Law No 689 of November 24, 1981, Concerning Amendments to the Penal System	2003	Entry into force : June 24, 1983 Issued : July 22, 1982	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Legislative Decree No. 224 of July 8, 2003 Implementation of Directive 2001/18/EC on the Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Organisms	2003	Entry into force : September 6, 2003 Issued : July 8, 2003	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
Regional Law No. 16 of July 15, 2002, on the Rules for the Recovery of the Artistic & Historical Buildings & the Promotion of Quality of the Architecture & Landscaping of the Territory	2002	Adopted : July 15, 2002	Other
Decree-Law No. 26 of January 14, 1994, setting out Urgent Measures in Support of Movie Industry (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 153 of March 1, 1994, and as amended up to Law No. 400 of December 29, 2000)	2001	Entry into force : January 18, 1994 Promulgated : January 14, 1994	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Ministerial Decree May 31, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Basilico Genovese" for Which has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin	2001	Issued : May 31, 2001	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of April 27, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Melannurca Campana", for Which Has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin	2001	Issued : April 27, 2001	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of September 20, 2001 Adjustment to the Decree of 8 August 2001 "Restoring the Bottling in Bounded Area of the Wine With a Appellation of Origin «Chianti Classico» & the Rules & Procedures Relating to Verification of the Quantities to Be Bottled Outside the Region"	2001	Issued : September 20, 2001	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree September 25, 2001, on the Transposition of the Commission Decision 2000/608/EC of September 27, 2000 Concerning the Guidance Notes for Risks Set Out in the Annex III of the Directive 90/219/EEC on the Contained Use of Genetically Modified Microorganisms	2001	Adopted : September 25, 2001	Other
Ministerial Decree of July 18, 2000 National List of Traditional Food Products	2000	Issued : July 18, 2000	Other
Ministerial Decree of June 5, 2000 Approval of the Statute of the "Consortium of Trentino Wines" & Appointment of its Functions of Protection, Enhancement & Treatment of General Interest Relating to Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications, According to Article 19, Paragraph 1, of the Law No. 164 of February 10, 1992	2000	Issued : June 5, 2000	Geographical Indications
Ministerial Decree of September 4, 2000 Recognition of the Appellation of Origin Wines "Arcola" & Approval of the Product Specifications	2000	Entry into force : August 26, 2011 Issued : September 4, 2000	Geographical Indications
Decree No. 350 of September 8, 1999 Regulations for the Identification of Traditional Products According to Article 8, Paragraph 1, of Legislative Decree No. 173 of April 30, 1998	1999	Entry into force : October 26, 1999 Issued : September 8, 1999	Other
Law No. 26 of February 13, 1990 Protection for the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham)	1999	Entry into force : June 20, 1990 Promulgated : February 13, 1990	Geographical Indications
Law No. 30 of February 14, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di San Daniele (San Daniele ham)	1999	Entry into force : June 20, 1990 Promulgated : February 14, 1990	Geographical Indications
Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999 Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Arising From Italy’s Membership to the European Community - Community Act 1999	1999	Entry into force : January 2, 2000 Promulgated : December 21, 1999	Other
Law No. 161 of April 21, 1962. Revision of Films and Theatrical Works	1998	Entry into force : May 13, 1962 Promulgated : April 21, 1962	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Legislative Decree No. 3 of January 8, 1998 on the Reorganization of Governing Bodies Operating under the auspices of the Entertainments Department of Presidency of Council of Ministers according to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter(a) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997	1998	Entry into force : January 29, 1998 Promulgated : January 8, 1998	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree-Law No. 9 of January 26, 1987, Laying out Urgent Measures Concerning Commercial Distribution & Subsequent Amendments to the Law No. 517 of October 10, 1975 to Regulate Credit Facilities in Commerce	1997	Entry into force : March 28, 1987 Issued : January 26, 1987	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 1559 of December 7, 1951 Regulations for the Production & Marketing of Spirits	1997	Entry into force : February 14, 1952 Adopted : December 7, 1951	Geographical Indications
Law No. 650 of December 23, 1996, containing Urgent Provisions for the Exercise of Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communications, Amending the Decree-Law No. 545 of October 23, 1996	1996	Entry into force : December 23, 1996 Promulgated : December 23, 1996	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985, laying down the New Measures of State Interventions for the Show Business Sector	1985	Entry into force : January 1, 1987 Adopted : April 30, 1985	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree-Law No. 807 of December 6, 1984. Urgent Provisions on Broadcasting	1984	Entry into force : February 6, 1985 Promulgated : December 6, 1984	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 851 of November 28, 1984 New Discipline of Marsala Wine	1984	Entry into force : January 3, 1985 Adopted : November 28, 1984	Geographical Indications
Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1501 of September 5, 1967 containing the Organic Regulations for Public Libraries	1967	Entry into force : May 23, 1968 Issued : September 5, 1967	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1661 of December 30, 1965 containing the Criteria for the Recognition of the Nationality of Films within EU Member States	1965	Entry into force : March 23, 1966 Issued : December 30, 1965	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 1618 of December 7, 1951 Transitional Provisions for the Implementation of Law No. 1068 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wine Known as Moscato di Pantelleria and of Law No. 1069 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wines Known as Marsala	1951	Entry into force : January 29, 1952 Promulgated : December 7, 1951	Geographical Indications

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Law No. 53 of April 22, 2021, on the Delegation to the Government for the Transposition of European Directives and the Application of Other European Union Law-European Delegation Law 2019-2020

2021

Entry into force :

May 8, 2021

Published :

April 23, 2021

Promulgated :

April 22, 2021

Decree-Law No. 34 of May 19, 2020, on Urgent Measures Regarding Health, Support for Employment, and the Economy, as well as Social Policies, related to the COVID-19 Epidemiological Emergency

2020

Adopted :

May 19, 2020

Other

Decree No. 233 of the President of the Republic of November 26, 2007, issuing the Regulation on the Reorganization of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities, pursuant to Article 1(404) of Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006 (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013)

2013

Entry into force :

December 30, 2007

Issued :

November 26, 2007

Decree-Law No. 91 of August 8, 2013, Laying Down Urgent Provisions for the Protection, Enhancement and Recovery of Cultural Assets and Activities and of Tourism (converted with amendments into Law No. 112 of October 7, 2013)

2013

Entry into force :

August 10, 2013

Issued :

August 8, 2013

Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004, as amended up to Law No. 9 of March 14, 2013)

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 2004

Promulgated :

December 24, 2003

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Competition

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Industrial Property

Law No. 9 of January 14, 2013, laying down Provisions for the Quality and the Transparency of the Supply Chain of Virgin Olive Oil

2013

Entry into force :

February 1, 2013

Promulgated :

January 14, 2013

Geographical Indications

Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012, laying out Urgent Provisions for the Reorganization of the Contributions to Publishing Industries, as well as Sale of Newspapers, Magazines and Institutional Advertising

2012

Entry into force :

May 22, 2012

Promulgated :

May 18, 2012

Decree-Law No. 7 of January 31, 2005, laying out Urgent Provisions for the University Research, for the Cultural Heritage and Activities, for the Completion of Major Strategic Projects, for the Mobility of Public Employees, and for the Simplification of Formalities relating to Stamp Duties and Taxes Concessions, as well as other Emergency Measures (as converted into Law, with amendments, by Law No 43 of March 31, 2005, and as amended up to Law No. 92, of June 28, 2012)

2012

Entry into force :

January 31, 2005

Promulgated :

January 31, 2005

Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 63 of May 18, 2012)

2012

Entry into force :

August 20, 1981

Adopted :

August 5, 1981

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Decree-Law No. 135 of September 25, 2009, Containing Urgent Provisions for the Implementation of EU Obligation and the Execution of Judgments of the Court of Justice of the European Communities

2011

Entry into force :

September 26, 2009

Promulgated :

September 25, 2009

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Competition

Law No. 350 of December 24, 2003, Relating to the Provisions for Drawing up the Annual and Pluri-annual Budget of the State (Finance Law 2004)

2011

Entry into force :

January 1, 2004

Promulgated :

December 24, 2003

Competition

Industrial Property

Ministerial Decree No. 5388 of August 1, 2011, on the Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of 'Italian Brandy'

2011

Issued :

August 1, 2011

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree No. 5389 of August 1st, 2011 Implementation of Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament & Council of January 15, 2008 Concerning the Definition, Description, Presentation, Labeling & Protection of Geographical Indications of Spirit Drinks - Technical details of "Grappa"

2011

Adopted :

August 1, 2011

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of May 9, 2011 Authorization of the Organization Called "IS.ME.CERT. - Mediterranean Institute for Food Certification" to Carry Out Checks on Protected Appellations of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Pancetta di Calabria" & "Capocollo di Calabria" Recorded Within the European Union According to the European Regulation No. 2081/92, as Superseded by the European Regulation No. 510/06

2011

Issued :

May 9, 2011

Geographical Indications

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 255 of March 27, 1992, approving Regulations Implementing Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990 Concerning the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System

2010

Entry into force :

April 16, 1992

Issued :

March 27, 1992

Ministerial Decree of June 10, 2010 Confirmation of the Tasks of Consortium for Salami from Calabria to Perform the Functions Provided by Article 14, Paragraph 15 of the Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999, for the Appellations of Origin "Salsiccia di Calabria" , "Soppressata di Calabria" , "Capocollo di Calabria" & for "Pancetta di Calabria"

2010

Issued :

July 14, 2010

Geographical Indications

Law No. 125 of April 10, 1954, on the Protection of Appellations of Origin and Typical Appellations of Cheeses

2009

Entry into force :

April 30, 1954

Promulgated :

April 10, 1954

Geographical Indications

Law No. 416 of August 8, 1981, regulating the Publishing Companies and Publishing Measures (as amended up to Decree-Law No. 5 of February 10, 2009)

2009

Entry into force :

August 20, 1981

Adopted :

August 5, 1981

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Law No. 88 of July 7, 2009, on Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Deriving from Italy's Membership of the European Community - Community Act 2008

2009

Entry into force :

July 29, 2009

Adopted :

July 7, 2009

Geographical Indications

Other

Law No. 99 of July 23, 2009 containing Provisions for the Development and Internationalization of Enterprises and Energy

2009

Entry into force :

August 15, 2009

Adopted :

July 23, 2009

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Competition

Industrial Property

Decree of the President of Council of Ministers of July 10, 2008, on the Competencies of the Information and Publishing Department upon Tasks entrusted to the President of Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 1, Paragraph 3 of Law of January 9, 2008

2008

Entry into force :

March 21, 2008

Issued :

February 25, 2008

Legislative Decree No. 62 of March 26, 2008 containing Supplementary and Corrective Provisions of Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004 on Cultural Heritage

2008

Entry into force :

April 24, 2008

Promulgated :

March 26, 2008

Decree-Law No. 323 of August 27, 1993 Urgent Measures for Radio & Television

2007

Entry into force :

August 28, 1993

Promulgated :

August 27, 1993

Law No. 287 of October 10, 1990 containing Rules on Protection of Competition

2007

Entry into force :

October 14, 1990

Enacted :

October 10, 1990

Competition

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Industrial Property

Ministerial Decree of November 9, 2007, regulating the Criteria and Methods for Funding of Musical Activities in accordance with the Unified Fund for the Performing Arts created by Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985

2007

Issued :

November 9, 2007

Law No. 223 of August 6, 1990, on the Discipline of Public & Private Broadcasting System

2006

Entry into force :

August 24, 1990

Adopted :

August 6, 1990

Law No. 800 of August 14, 1967 New Rules Concerning Opera Institutions & Musical Activities

2006

Entry into force :

October 1, 1967

Adopted :

August 14, 1967

Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "N.Q.I - Northwest Quality Institute – Soc. coop" to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Robiola di Roccaverano"

2006

Issued :

April 18, 2006

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named CQI - Calabria Quality Institute to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Soppressata di Calabria"

2006

Issued :

April 18, 2006

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named “Research consortium for the milk sector” to Carry Out Controls on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Pecorino Siciliano"

2006

Issued :

April 18, 2006

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "Consorzio di Ricerca per la Filiera Lattiero-Casearia" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Ragusano"

2006

Issued :

April 18, 2006

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of April 18, 2006 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Organism Named "QIC - Quality Institute of Calabria" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin Salsiccia di Calabria

2006

Issued :

April 18, 2006

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of February 28, 2006, Containing Provisions on the Coordination of Lyric-Symphonic Foundations

2006

Adopted :

February 28, 2002

Presidential Decree No. 394 of April 21, 1994 (Regulation on Simplification of the Procedures for Awarding Subsidies to Theater, Cinema, Music and Dance, Circus and Traveling Shows, as well as the Procedures to Obtain Operating Licences for Amusement Parks and Circuses)

2006

Entry into force :

December 15, 1994

Adopted :

April 21, 1994

Ministerial Decree of August 1, 2005 Authorization for the Control Body Named "CSQA Certificazioni Srl" to Control the Protected Geographical Indication "Uva da Tavola di Canicatti" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

2005

Issued :

August 1, 2005

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of October 6, 2005 Identification of Different Types of Rural Architecture on the National Territory & the Identification of Technical-Scientific Criteria for the Implementation of Interventions, According to the Law No. 378 of December 24, 2003 Containing Provisions for the Protection & Enhancement of Rural Architecture

2005

Issued :

October 6, 2005

Other

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Control Body "Certiprodop - Società di Certificazione Prodotti Alimentari S.r.l." to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Formai de Mut dell’Alta Valle Brembana" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

2005

Issued :

September 1, 2005

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Permit Renewal of the Public Authority 'ASSAM- Services Agency, Agri-food Sector & Marks' to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin 'Casciotta of Urbino' Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

2005

Issued :

September 1, 2005

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005 Postponement of the Deadline Extension of the Authorization Issued to the Control Body Named "North East Quality Institute - NEQI" to Carry Out Checks on the Protected Appellation of Origin "Prosciutto di San Daniele"

2005

Issued :

September 1, 2005

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of September 1, 2005, Relating to the Permit Renewal of the Control Body "North East Quality Institute NEQI" to Control the Protected Appellation of Origin "Cotechino Modena" Recorded Within the European Union Under Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92

2005

Issued :

September 1, 2005

Geographical Indications

Code of Cultural Heritage and Landscape, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law No. 137 of July 6, 2002 (Legislative Decree No. 42 of January 22, 2004, as last amended by Legislative Decree No. 63 of 2008)

2004

Entry into force :

May 1, 2004

Adopted :

January 22, 2004

Law No. 103 of April 14, 1975, on New Regulations governing Radio and Television Broadcasting

2004

Adopted :

April 14, 1975

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Law No. 11 of January 12, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Modena (Modena ham), Delimitation of the Area of Production & Product Characteristics

2004

Entry into force :

February 14, 1990

Promulgated :

January 12, 1990

Geographical Indications

Law No. 224 of May 30, 1989 for the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Salame di Varzi (Varzi Salami) Delimitation of the Area of Production and Product Characteristics

2004

Entry into force :

December 9, 1989

Promulgated :

May 30, 1989

Geographical Indications

Law No. 628 of November 4, 1981 Rules on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto Veneto Benico-Euganeo (Veneto Benico-Euganeo Ham)

2004

Entry into force :

April 9, 1982

Promulgated :

November 4, 1981

Geographical Indications

Legislative Decree No. 19 of January 29, 1998 Transformation of the Public Entity "La Biennale di Venezia" in a Private Legal Entity Called "Cultural Company La Biennale di Venezia", According to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter b) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997

2004

Entry into force :

February 26, 1998

Promulgated :

January 29, 1998

Ministerial Decree September 24, 2004 on the Peripheral and Central Bodies and General Directorates of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities

2004

Issued :

September 24, 2004

Decree of the Republic President No. 571 of July 22, 1982 Rules for the Implementation of Article 15 Last Paragraph and Article 17 the Penultimate Paragraph of the Law No 689 of November 24, 1981, Concerning Amendments to the Penal System

2003

Entry into force :

June 24, 1983

Issued :

July 22, 1982

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Legislative Decree No. 224 of July 8, 2003 Implementation of Directive 2001/18/EC on the Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Organisms

2003

Entry into force :

September 6, 2003

Issued :

July 8, 2003

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Regional Law No. 16 of July 15, 2002, on the Rules for the Recovery of the Artistic & Historical Buildings & the Promotion of Quality of the Architecture & Landscaping of the Territory

2002

Adopted :

July 15, 2002

Other

Decree-Law No. 26 of January 14, 1994, setting out Urgent Measures in Support of Movie Industry (as converted into law, with amendments, by Law No. 153 of March 1, 1994, and as amended up to Law No. 400 of December 29, 2000)

2001

Entry into force :

January 18, 1994

Promulgated :

January 14, 1994

Ministerial Decree May 31, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Basilico Genovese" for Which has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin

2001

Issued :

May 31, 2001

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of April 27, 2001 Granted Temporary Protection at National Level to the Name "Melannurca Campana", for Which Has Been Sent an Instance to the European Commission for Registration as Appellation of Origin

2001

Issued :

April 27, 2001

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of September 20, 2001 Adjustment to the Decree of 8 August 2001 "Restoring the Bottling in Bounded Area of the Wine With a Appellation of Origin «Chianti Classico» & the Rules & Procedures Relating to Verification of the Quantities to Be Bottled Outside the Region"

2001

Issued :

September 20, 2001

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree September 25, 2001, on the Transposition of the Commission Decision 2000/608/EC of September 27, 2000 Concerning the Guidance Notes for Risks Set Out in the Annex III of the Directive 90/219/EEC on the Contained Use of Genetically Modified Microorganisms

2001

Adopted :

September 25, 2001

Other

Ministerial Decree of July 18, 2000 National List of Traditional Food Products

2000

Issued :

July 18, 2000

Other

Ministerial Decree of June 5, 2000 Approval of the Statute of the "Consortium of Trentino Wines" & Appointment of its Functions of Protection, Enhancement & Treatment of General Interest Relating to Appellation of Origin & Geographical Indications, According to Article 19, Paragraph 1, of the Law No. 164 of February 10, 1992

2000

Issued :

June 5, 2000

Geographical Indications

Ministerial Decree of September 4, 2000 Recognition of the Appellation of Origin Wines "Arcola" & Approval of the Product Specifications

2000

Entry into force :

August 26, 2011

Issued :

September 4, 2000

Geographical Indications

Decree No. 350 of September 8, 1999 Regulations for the Identification of Traditional Products According to Article 8, Paragraph 1, of Legislative Decree No. 173 of April 30, 1998

1999

Entry into force :

October 26, 1999

Issued :

September 8, 1999

Other

Law No. 26 of February 13, 1990 Protection for the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham)

1999

Entry into force :

June 20, 1990

Promulgated :

February 13, 1990

Geographical Indications

Law No. 30 of February 14, 1990 Protection of the Appellation of Origin of Prosciutto di San Daniele (San Daniele ham)

1999

Entry into force :

June 20, 1990

Promulgated :

February 14, 1990

Geographical Indications

Law No. 526 of December 21, 1999 Provisions for the Fulfillment of Obligations Arising From Italy’s Membership to the European Community - Community Act 1999

1999

Entry into force :

January 2, 2000

Promulgated :

December 21, 1999

Other

Law No. 161 of April 21, 1962. Revision of Films and Theatrical Works

1998

Entry into force :

May 13, 1962

Promulgated :

April 21, 1962

Legislative Decree No. 3 of January 8, 1998 on the Reorganization of Governing Bodies Operating under the auspices of the Entertainments Department of Presidency of Council of Ministers according to Article 11, Paragraph 1, Letter(a) of the Law No. 59 of March 15, 1997

1998

Entry into force :

January 29, 1998

Promulgated :

January 8, 1998

Decree-Law No. 9 of January 26, 1987, Laying out Urgent Measures Concerning Commercial Distribution & Subsequent Amendments to the Law No. 517 of October 10, 1975 to Regulate Credit Facilities in Commerce

1997

Entry into force :

March 28, 1987

Issued :

January 26, 1987

Law No. 1559 of December 7, 1951 Regulations for the Production & Marketing of Spirits

1997

Entry into force :

February 14, 1952

Adopted :

December 7, 1951

Geographical Indications

Law No. 650 of December 23, 1996, containing Urgent Provisions for the Exercise of Radio and Television Broadcasting and Communications, Amending the Decree-Law No. 545 of October 23, 1996

1996

Entry into force :

December 23, 1996

Promulgated :

December 23, 1996

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Law No. 163 of April 30, 1985, laying down the New Measures of State Interventions for the Show Business Sector

1985

Entry into force :

January 1, 1987

Adopted :

April 30, 1985

Decree-Law No. 807 of December 6, 1984. Urgent Provisions on Broadcasting

1984

Entry into force :

February 6, 1985

Promulgated :

December 6, 1984

Law No. 851 of November 28, 1984 New Discipline of Marsala Wine

1984

Entry into force :

January 3, 1985

Adopted :

November 28, 1984

Geographical Indications

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1501 of September 5, 1967 containing the Organic Regulations for Public Libraries

1967

Entry into force :

May 23, 1968

Issued :

September 5, 1967

Decree of the President of the Republic No. 1661 of December 30, 1965 containing the Criteria for the Recognition of the Nationality of Films within EU Member States

1965

Entry into force :

March 23, 1966

Issued :

December 30, 1965

Law No. 1618 of December 7, 1951 Transitional Provisions for the Implementation of Law No. 1068 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wine Known as Moscato di Pantelleria and of Law No. 1069 of November 4, 1950, Establishing Standards for the Area of Production & Characteristics of the Typical Wines Known as Marsala

1951

Entry into force :

January 29, 1952

Promulgated :

December 7, 1951

Geographical Indications

Italy

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Main IP Laws (2 texts)

Implementing Rules/Regulations (44 texts)

IP-related Laws (31 texts)

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