Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
Band 2
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper is a global firm with a reputable IP offering in the Italian market. The firm advises clients on trade mark, patent, copyright, trade secrets and unfair competition issues in a contentious and non-contentious context, and combines its domestic expertise with excellent cross-border capabilities. The firm's client portfolio includes both key local names and international heavyweights from a variety of industries such as life sciences, consumer goods, fashion and the sports sector. The team is also notable for providing advice on IT matters.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper is advising Automobili Lamborghini on trade mark, copyright, freedom of speech and parody right issues relating to the creation of limited edition NFTs. as well as commission agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper always has the right solution for any matter."
"The team is very strong, well prepared and open to dialogue with the counterpart."
"They never leave any detail behind. You can rest assured that even the smallest of quibbles will be found in order to protect our business."
"DLA provides timely, clear and comprehensive support."
"DLA Piper always has the right solution for any matter."
"The team is very strong, well prepared and open to dialogue with the counterpart."
"They never leave any detail behind. You can rest assured that even the smallest of quibbles will be found in order to protect our business."
"DLA provides timely, clear and comprehensive support."
Notable Practitioners
Gualtiero Dragotti handles high-profile patent infringement proceedings and trade mark matters for manufacturing, technology, fashion and retail companies. He is also praised for his life sciences IP practice.
"Gualtiero is experienced, very prepared, calm and able to handle complex issues. He has great problem-solving skills."
"He is capable, flexible and proactive."
"Gualtiero is reliable and helpful."
"Gualtiero is truly the ideal partner in complex cases."
Roberto Valenti has considerable experience in trade mark disputes, as well as matters related to the violation of trade secrets. His practice is complemented by his skills in licence agreements and design law protection.
"Roberto is a very talented lawyer."
Elena Varese is a highly regarded lawyer who offers experience with a wide range of IP matters such as copyright, trade marks and unfair competition.
"Elena is very energetic, thorough and responsive."
"She has a great client approach and is up to date, flexible and prepared."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP
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