Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Italy
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Provided by LGV Avvocati
The LGV intellectual property department has exceptional experience in all IP matters and an international breadth including Italian and foreign professionals, all of whom are at least proficient in English and their respective languages.
The Patent department deals with patents and know how in every sector of technology, ranging from mechanics (f.e. textile, production implants, automotive, ecc) to modern technologies (microchips, optical supports, electronics). The Patent department has also worked on cases involving pharmaceutical and medical products, food and nutrition, chemistry, biotech, and biomaterials.
The Copyright, IT and TMT department, one of the fields in which LGV has excelled for the longest time, represents rights owners and users of creative works of any type, from the most traditional (lyrics and photographs as well as literary, musical, and visual works) to the most innovative (AI, software, television, videogames, websites, online portals). Specifically, copyright as applied to new technologies constitutes one of the core practices at LGV, both for out-of-court advice and litigation.
The Trademark & Design department acts for the protection of highly prestigious trademarks and distinctive signs as well designs in the most diverse sectors of industry, commerce and services. In these fields the IP department counts among its clients some important multinational Corp., from the fashion and sport apparel to the automotive and insurance sectors.
Chambers Review
LGV Avvocati is a dedicated boutique offering broad IP expertise spanning patents, trade marks, unfair competition and industrial design. The team boasts strong capabilities in the copyright arena. The law firm also demonstrates notable expertise in the technology field, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters including software issues. Its lawyers are also able to assist with both civil and criminal proceedings. The team is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border matters.
Work Highlights
- LGV Avvocati is assisting Biesse with two proceedings before the Enterprise Court of Milan concerning patent invalidity.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their responsiveness and availability to answer quickly and fully is one of their distinctive characteristics."
"LGV Avvocati do a great job, especially in international contexts."
"LGV has demonstrated great expertise and technological knowledge."
"Their responsiveness and availability to answer quickly and fully is one of their distinctive characteristics."
"LGV Avvocati do a great job, especially in international contexts."
"LGV has demonstrated great expertise and technological knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Simona Lavagnini has a long-standing track record handling complex copyright issues relating to software and media. She is particularly noted for her multi-jurisdictional practice.
"Simona has a great knowledge of Italian and EU copyright law. She has great communication abilities with international clients."
"She is a very good professional with the ability to blend specific competencies with a strong empathy for clients."
"She is always attentive to innovation, with a unique vocation to support clients in their goals."
Luigi Goglia is a well-regarded lawyer who assists clients from the fashion, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors with patent and trade mark litigation.
"Luigi is an easygoing and very friendly lawyer. At the same time, he is very competent and able to simplify and clarify very complex issues."
"He has a great vision and is effective and fast at reacting."
"Luigi Goglia has a great ability to understand complex and specific patent matters. He is very experienced and successful."
"He offers a pragmatic, client-oriented approach."
"Luigi offered a great mix of technical knowledge of IP matters and negotiation skills."
Alessandro Bura is an increasingly prominent associate who assists with various IP matters. His practice includes unfair competition advice, as well as patent, trade mark and design infringement protection matters.
"Alessandro Bura is fast and effective."
"Alessandro is a very knowledgeable lawyer and attentive to the client's needs. He has great problem-solving skills."
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Industries
Provided by LGV Avvocati
CE-Labelling
Chemicals
Clothing
Commercial and professional services
Compliance
Computer services
Consumer goods
Design
Electronic engineering
Electronics
Fashion
Food
Insurance
Internet Service Providers
Mechanical engineering
Media
Music
Pharmaceuticals
Software
Sports attire and equipment
Technology
Videogames