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DLA Piper LLP

Intellectual Property

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Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Italy

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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, sports and the automotive sector. The team is also notable for providing advice on IT matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper represented Mondadori in litigation proceedings concerning the unlawful reproduction of the title from one of its published books.

Strengths

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  • The team has great competence and ability to guide the client towards practical solutions that allow for positive conclusions in a reasonable time.

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  • DLA Piper offers a high level of professionalism, competence and flexibility.

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  • DLA Piper is a multinational law firm with outstanding expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gualtiero Dragotti
    Gualtiero Dragotti

    Gualtiero Dragotti

    Gualtiero Dragotti handles high-profile patent infringement proceedings and trade mark matters for manufacturing, technology, energy and publishing companies. He is also praised for his life sciences IP practice.

    • Gualtiero Dragotti is exceptional.

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    • He is very practical and identifies the right strategy.

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    • He is impeccable at always providing all the elements necessary for the evaluation of various cases and defining the best strategy together with the business.

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  • Roberto Valenti
    Roberto Valenti

    Roberto Valenti

    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.

    • Roberto Valenti is a great lawyer. We value his ability to understand the client's needs and design the best strategy based on those needs.

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    • Roberto is always happy to support his clients.

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  • Elena Varese
    Elena Varese

    Elena Varese

    Elena Varese is a well-regarded lawyer who offers experience in a wide range of IP matters such as copyright, trade marks and unfair competition.

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