There are those who sign their creations, like the chef Alajmo, or the restaurant, like Alessandro Borghese with 'Il lusso della semplicità”. Then there is Davide Oldani who registered his famous cutlery, fork, knife and spoon, as a European design. Again Alajmo has obtained a patent for the steamed pizza manufacturing process.

In short, a question of copyright. See Gordon Ramsay, another star chef, who has regained the assignment of the gordonramsayacademy.com, domain, registered by another person.

Haute cuisine must be protected, gentlemen. In 2015, a mock trial was held at the Court of Milan with real judges and lawyers. At the center of the dispute is the dish ‘Risotto oro e safferano’, a tribute to Gualtiero Marchesi, made by one of his former chefs, Guido Rossi, abstractly held responsible for the violation of the trademark of shape, design, copyright and unfair competition.

The two-day seminar organized by the Giovannelli e Associati law firm, ‘A lesson in law for the stars, was dedicated to these issues. How to start from the protection of intellectual property rights and the creativity of High Catering “. The two events took place on May 17th and 24th.

Attorney Alessandra Feller said: “This project is intended as a tribute to the sector. And we have done it now, in a moment that we want to see as an opportunity for hope and for a fresh start ”.

And again: “This course was born from a meeting of personal passions, law and haute cuisine, and from a feeling of nostalgia and solidarity that is ever stronger in these long months of restrictions“.

In short, going out to see the stars again, yes, but recognizing the right merits to one chef rather than another.