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Bird & Bird

Intellectual Property

Europe Guide 2026 : Italy


Bird & Bird

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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

Industries (9)

  • TMT
  • Retail & Consumer
  • Food & Beverage
  • Luxury
  • Aviation & Defence
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Media, Entertainment and Sports
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences

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Intellectual Property - Italy

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird houses a market-leading IP team with comprehensive expertise in trade marks, 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, telecoms and food.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird assisted Cardo Systems with the protection of one of its motorbike intercom patents.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird has a strong multinational team that is both technically skilled and commercially minded.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • We value the law firm's high level of expertise and responsiveness.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Giovanni Galimberti
    Band 1Giovanni Galimberti

    Giovanni Galimberti

    Giovanni Galimberti is an acclaimed lawyer who has a wealth of experience handling patent litigation and frequently assists clients with trade mark and DOC protection mandates. In these matters he regularly assists domestic and international clients.

    • Giovanni Galimberti is an excellent lawyer. He is very responsive and always manages to find solutions.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • Band 1Massimiliano Mostardini
    Band 1Massimiliano Mostardini

    Massimiliano Mostardini

    Massimiliano Mostardini is a distinguished lawyer who represents clients in complex patent, trade mark and unfair commercial practice proceedings, as well as trade mark portfolio management. His practice includes clients from a variety of sectors including energy and fashion.

  • Band 4Fulvio V Mellucci
    Band 4Fulvio V Mellucci

    Fulvio V Mellucci

    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 automotive.

  • Band 5Elisabetta Bandera
    Band 5Elisabetta Bandera

    Elisabetta Bandera

    Elisabetta Bandera is a talented lawyer whose practice encompasses trade secret litigation matters and patent protection strategies. She often assists clients from the energy and food sectors.

    • Elisabetta Bandera is very good at strategic thinking. She is able to explain complex issues in a very comprehensive way.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

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