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PROTECTING SPORTS IMAGE RIGHTS IN ITALY

Italy is one of those countries in which image rights are legally recognised and protected as such. The image rights of sportspersons are a valuable commodity and include, amongst others: a sportsperson’s name, nick name or initials; their squad number; their image or photograph; their voice;

LIABILITY FOR SPORTS INJURIES IN ITALY

In Italy, sportspersons can be held liable for injuries that they cause to others on the field of play under civil and criminal law. As regards civil liability, sportspersons may face claims from other sportspersons for damages, that is, financial compensation, caused by malicious, fraudulent or