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Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Italy

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Comité Champagne on the enforcement of the Protected Designation of Origin "champagne" against the US company Bath and Body Works Management.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gualtiero Dragotti
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Gualtiero Dragotti
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Band 2

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 is always clear in his advice.

Gualtiero Dragotti is a very good professional in terms of skills and knowledge of the sector. His great experience and pragmatic approach are a strength and security for the customer.

Roberto Valenti
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Roberto Valenti
3
Band 3

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 responds immediately to requests. He knows his clients' missions and is able to suggest effective solutions.

Roberto displays a great ability to understand the needs of a business without losing himself in legal minutiae. He is also very quick at solving problems.

Elena Varese
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Elena Varese
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Band 4

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

Elena is very attentive to client needs.

Elena is a helpful professional. She is always available, very prepared and competent, providing good solutions.

Elena is very positive and sets the tone for the rest of the team.

Elena Varese supports us on complex topics in a great way.

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Intellectual Property

Gualtiero Dragotti
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Gualtiero Dragotti
2
Band 2
Roberto Valenti
3
Roberto Valenti
3
Band 3
Elena Varese
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Elena Varese
4
Band 4

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