SIAE Director Defends Copyright Policies in Heated Interview with Artribune

In a charged discussion, Stefania Caponetti, who heads SIAE's Audiovisual, Drama & Ballet, Literature & Visual Arts division, responds to accusations from Artribune editor Massimiliano Tonelli regarding copyright enforcement. Tonelli argues that SIAE's image licensing stifles cultural journalism, referencing articles on Picasso, Donghi, and Morandi that were abandoned due to a restriction of one image. Caponetti defends SIAE's adherence to the 1941 copyright law (Law 633/1941), highlighting the distinction between 'news reporting' and 'criticism or discussion.' She points out that Artribune has not sought permissions and justifies a €1,200 fee for unauthorized images, maintaining that SIAE's rates remain the same. Caponetti also refers to the 2014 EU Barnier directive and clarifies that a recent court decision favored advertising over editorial use, expressing a willingness to engage in further dialogue.