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Italian law on sexual assault in Italy is primarily governed by Article 609-bis of the Italian Penal Code, which defines sexual violence as any sexual act carried out without the free and explicit consent of the victim, through violence, threats, or abuse of authority.

When assessing novelty, the Court will examine the disclosure of the prior art document overall and will compare this disclosure to the scope of the patent-in-suit. If one way of “mapping” leads...

The rendita catastale is a foundational yet often misunderstood element of Italy's property taxation system, representing the theoretical rental income homeowners effectively pay themselves. This imputed value plays a surprisingly significant role in Italy's GDP and explains why successive governments handle property taxation with such political sensitivity. Understanding this concept is essential for anyone navigating property ownership, inheritance planning, or financial decisions in Italy.