Art & Photography

Art

Clovers works closely with museums, art galleries, artists, curators, foundations, and other professionals in the field, providing highly specialized legal advice on art law.

We assist painters, sculptors, photographers, and collectors in protecting their copyright and related rights (including the right of resale), as well as in negotiating sales contracts, commission agreements, and contracts with auction houses, art dealers, and galleries.

Photography

Today, photography is one of the most widespread forms of creative expression in the digital economy and constitutes a strategic asset for professionals, agencies, publishing companies, and brands operating in the visual media sector. However, the circulation of photographs through social media, digital platforms, and advertising channels has significantly increased the risks of unauthorized use, copyright infringement, and improper exploitation of photographic works.

Clovers offers highly specialized legal services in photography law and the protection of photographic works, assisting photographers, agencies, publishers, and businesses in protecting their rights and managing the commercial use of their images.

Every year, the firm handles over a thousand cases related to the protection and enforcement of photography rights, having built up one of the most extensive track records in this field in Italy.

Focus

Our services include:

  • assistance with the sale and purchase of works of art, both in Italy and abroad;

  • drafting agreements for galleries, artists, and curators;

  • assistance in disputes regarding the authenticity of works of art;

  • legal opinions and advice on artists’ archives, artistic estates, and artists’ foundations;

  • assistance with the transport and loan of works of art to museums and cultural institutions;

  • drafting of contracts for donations, acquisitions, transfers, and loans;

  • protection of the artist's moral rights and the right of resale;

  • legal assistance in cases of infringement of artistic copyright;

  • contracts for websites and online art sales platforms;

  • consulting on digital art and new media;

  • Management of co-ownership agreements relating to works of art and shared collections.

Francesco Patriarca - Copyright