Image Right Protection for Cultural Goods.

This article discusses a court case in Italy involving the unauthorized use of an image of Michelangelo's David for commercial purposes. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism sued the publisher of GQ Italia magazine for publishing an altered image of David on the magazine's cover without permission. The court found the defendant guilty of violating image rights for cultural goods and ordered them to pay damages. The court also prohibited the defendant from using the image for commercial purposes and required them to publish the judgment in multiple media outlets. The article also explores the legal protection and image rights of cultural goods in Italy, emphasizing the importance of consent and promoting cultural development. [Extracted from the article]