Art & Photography


Art Law

Clovers works closely with art galleries, artists, curators, foundations, and other operators in the sector, offering specialized legal advice in art law.

We support painters, sculptors, photographers, and collectors in the protection of copyright and related rights (including resale rights), and in the negotiation of sales contracts, commission agreements, and contracts with auction houses, dealers, and galleries.

Photography Law

Clovers provides highly specialized legal assistance in photography law and the protection of photographic works, assisting photographers, agencies, media companies and brands in protecting their rights and managing the commercial exploitation of images.

Every year the Firm handles over one thousand cases relating to the protection and enforcement of photographic rights, making Clovers one of the most experienced law firms in Italy in this field.

Clovers advises professional photographers, photo agencies, publishers, media companies, brands and advertising agencies in the legal management of photographic works and visual content.

Our approach combines expertise in copyright law, intellectual property and digital law, allowing us to provide comprehensive legal support in the creation, exploitation and protection of photographic works in an increasingly digital and global marketplace.


Francesco Patriarca - Copyright 2025


Focus

Our services include:

  • assistance in the sale and purchase of works of art, both nationally and internationally

  • drafting of agreements for galleries, artists, and curators

  • support in disputes over the authenticity of works of art

  • legal opinions and advice on artistic estates and artists' foundations

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

  • drafting of donation, acquisition, disposal, and loan agreements

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

  • legal assistance in cases of artistic copyright infringement

  • contracts for websites and online art sales platforms

  • consultancy on digital art and new media

  • management of joint ownership of works of art and shared collections