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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

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Italy

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • 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

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"Bird & Bird is an extremely strong team and a behemoth in the IP world because of its international nature."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"They are very active, collaborative, punctual, precise and give the right suggestion at the right time."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"The firm is always available and attentive to the customer."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Giovanni Galimberti
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Giovanni Galimberti
1
Band 1
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."
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Massimiliano Mostardini
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Massimiliano Mostardini
1
Band 1
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."
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Fulvio V Mellucci
4
Fulvio V Mellucci
4
Band 4
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.
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Elisabetta Bandera
U
Up and Coming
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.
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Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird

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Intellectual Property
Giovanni Galimberti
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Giovanni Galimberti
1
Band 1
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Massimiliano Mostardini
1
Massimiliano Mostardini
1
Band 1
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Fulvio V Mellucci
4
Fulvio V Mellucci
4
Band 4
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Elisabetta Bandera
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Antonella De Gregori

Arturo Leone

Claudia Ricciardi

Edoardo Bàrbera

Elisabetta Bandera

Rita Tardiolo

Industries

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Aviation & Defence

Energy & Utilities

Food & Beverage

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Luxury

Media, Entertainment and Sports

Retail & Consumer

TMT

Travel & Tourism