Europe Guide 2026 : Italy
Ranked Individual
Provided by De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani
De Berti Jacchia IP Team is historically recognised among the leading intellectual property practices in Italy, known for its strategic, business-oriented approach and strong experience across multiple industries.
Type of work handled
The team provides full-service IP assistance, including patents, trademarks, designs, domain names, copyrights, data protection, anti-counterfeiting, piracy, and new technologies. It also handles IP litigation and advises on M&A, IP due diligence, licensing, commercial contracts and technology transactions.
Categories of clients
Clients include national and multinational companies in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, luxury & fashion, sports products, entertainment & media, IT, construction and automotive.
Recent work highlights
Recent work includes IP portfolio strategy, cross-border filing and prosecution, enforcement against counterfeiting and online piracy, and advisory on IP-intensive transactions.
Specialisations
The team assists with filing and prosecution (patents, trademarks, designs, utility models), geographical indications and designations of origin, and IP portfolio management and surveillance. It represents clients before UIBM, Italian courts (including Supreme and administrative courts), EUIPO and EU courts.
Provided by Chambers
De Berti Jacchia is a well-established firm with extensive experience in IP matters, including the enforcement and protection of patents, trade marks, designs and copyrights. The team is also active on contractual work such as licensing and sponsorship agreements, with notable expertise in the luxury goods, media and pharmaceutical sectors.
Provided by Chambers
De Berti Jacchia acted for gaming and sports betting company SKS365 in an infringement case concerning the use of counterfeit sports betting websites imitating its trade mark and website layout.
Provided by Chambers
The team has extensive expertise in managing difficult contract negotiations.
De Berti Jacchia offers a punctual service, is very attentive and always available.
The team is fast, responsive, offers business-savvy solutions and has great industry knowledge.
Provided by Chambers
Roberto Jacchia is a seasoned IP practitioner with notable activity in the pharmaceutical, media and luxury goods sectors. He advises clients on the enforcement and protection of patents, designs and copyrights, as well as contractual matters such as licensing.
What stands out is Roberto Jacchia's great experience, calmness and incredible precision.
Roberto Jacchia is an eminent IP lawyer, with great knowledge and a very thorough approach.
Roberto Jacchia’s combination of technical expertise, strategic insight, and client-focused approach makes him a trusted adviser for complex intellectual property matters.
Intellectual Property
Provided by De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani
Silvia Doria
Andrea Terragni
Roberto Jacchia
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Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Italy
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