Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 1
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Provided by Bird & Bird
We are one of the largest IP practices both nationally and globally. In many high-value cross-border IP litigation and arbitration cases, partners in the Italian team take the lead, being highly experienced in devising and coordinating strategy in multiple jurisdictions.
Several of our Italian professionals hold degrees (Bachelors, Masters and Doctorates) in various scientific disciplines like chemicals, engineering, pharmaceutical, biotechnologies.
Due to the technical expertise of many members of the team, we are especially renowned for our work in tech-centric sectors including communications (software & services, devices & components and digital technology), life sciences & healthcare (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, regulatory and e-health) aviation & defence and energy & utilities. Additionally, our expanding trademark prosecution offering has resulted in a steady increase in work for clients in the retail & consumer and tourism & travel sectors. We also have a strong media, entertainment and sports sector focus, including digital media, computer games and e-sports.
We are able to assist clients from all IP areas of expertise:
- Patents
- Trademark & design prosecution & portfolio management
- Copyright
- Contentious IP
- Transactional
- Geographical indications practice
- Design
- Green Claims and Greenwashing
- Advertising
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird houses a market-leading IP team with comprehensive expertise in trade marks, designs, patents, trade secrets and copyright issues. The team is highly experienced in both contentious and non-contentious work, including trade mark and patent portfolio management. The law firm boasts strong cross-border capabilities owing to an extensive global network of offices in Europe, Asia and the Middle East and is skilled at handling domestic issues for clients in the fashion industry. The team additionally has experience in a variety of sectors, such as life sciences, technology and food.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird is representing VF International SAGL and VF Italia S.r.l. in a cross-border trade mark litigation involving the protection of distinctive characteristics of Napapijri brand.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird is an extremely strong team and a behemoth in the IP world because of its international nature."
"They are very active, collaborative, punctual, precise and give the right suggestion at the right time."
"The firm is always available and attentive to the customer."
"Bird & Bird is an extremely strong team and a behemoth in the IP world because of its international nature."
"They are very active, collaborative, punctual, precise and give the right suggestion at the right time."
"The firm is always available and attentive to the customer."
Notable Practitioners
Giovanni Galimberti is an acclaimed lawyer who has a wealth of experience handling patent litigation and frequently assists clients with trade mark and copyright infringement mandates. In these matters he regularly assists domestic and international clients.
"Giovanni is attentive to clients, communicative and pragmatic. He provided practical advice and different kinds of solutions."
Massimiliano Mostardini is a distinguished lawyer who represents clients in complex patent, trade mark and design proceedings, as well as trade mark portfolio management. His practice includes clients from a variety of sectors, including fashion.
"Massimiliano is a super expert in IP issues who is very fast and successful in his actions. He has a strong international network."
Fulvio Mellucci is a well-regarded lawyer for patent and trade mark enforcement and litigation mandates. He also acts for local and international corporates from a variety of sectors, including fashion and life sciences.
Elisabetta Bandera is a talented lawyer whose practice encompasses licence agreements, trade mark exploitation matters and patent protection strategies. She often assists clients from the construction and food sectors.
Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird
Italy
Members
Provided by Bird & Bird
Antonella De Gregori
Arturo Leone
Claudia Ricciardi
Edoardo Bàrbera
Elisabetta Bandera
Rita Tardiolo
Industries
Provided by Bird & Bird
Aviation & Defence
Energy & Utilities
Food & Beverage
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Luxury
Media, Entertainment and Sports
Retail & Consumer
TMT
Travel & Tourism