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LGV Avvocati

Intellectual Property

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LGV Avvocati

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The LGV intellectual property department has exceptional experience in all IP matters and an international breadth including Italian and foreign professionals, all of whom are at least proficient in English and their respective languages.

The Patent department deals with patents and know how in every sector of technology, ranging from mechanics (f.e. textile, production implants, automotive, ecc) to modern technologies (microchips, optical supports, electronics). The Patent department has also worked on cases involving pharmaceutical and medical products, food and nutrition, chemistry, biotech, and biomaterials.

The Copyright, IT and TMT department, one of the fields in which LGV has excelled for the longest time, represents rights owners and users of creative works of any type, from the most traditional (lyrics and photographs as well as literary, musical, and visual works) to the most innovative (AI, software, television, videogames, websites, online portals). Specifically, copyright as applied to new technologies constitutes one of the core practices at LGV, both for out-of-court advice and litigation.

The Trademark & Design department acts for the protection of highly prestigious trademarks and distinctive signs as well designs in the most diverse sectors of industry, commerce and services. In these fields the IP department counts among its clients some important multinational Corp., from the fashion and sport apparel to the automotive and insurance sectors.

Industries (22)

  • Software
  • Computer services
  • Technology
  • Electronics
  • Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electronic engineering
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Commercial and professional services
  • Sports attire and equipment
  • Clothing
  • Fashion
  • Videogames
  • Consumer goods
  • Design
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Music
  • Food
  • CE-Labelling
  • Compliance

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Italy

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

LGV Avvocati is a dedicated boutique that offers broad IP expertise spanning patents, trade marks, unfair competition and industrial design. The team boasts strong capabilities in the copyright arena. The law firm also demonstrates notable expertise in the technology field, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters including software issues. Its lawyers are also able to assist with both civil and criminal proceedings. The team is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border matters.

Work Highlights

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  • LGV Avvocati represented jewellery retailer Gioielli di Valenza in proceedings before the Court of Turin concerning patent invalidity.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate LGV Avvocati's competence, international scope and speed of response.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • LGV is able to advise the customer beyond what is purely legal, taking into account the client's commercial and industry-specific needs.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Simona Lavagnini
    Band 1Simona Lavagnini

    Simona Lavagnini

    Simona Lavagnini has a long-standing track record of handling complex copyright issues relating to software and media. She is also noted for her work on licence compliance programmes.

    • Simona Lavagnini is very prepared.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • Band 3Luigi Goglia
    Band 3Luigi Goglia

    Luigi Goglia

    Luigi Goglia is a well-regarded lawyer who assists clients from the fashion, medical device and manufacturing sectors with patent and trade mark litigation.

    • Luigi Goglia has strong commercial awareness. His experience and intelligence allow him to manage complex and sophisticated issues.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • He is very pragmatic.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • His strategic and commercial perspective is what sets him apart.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchAlessandro Bura
    Associates to watchAlessandro Bura

    Alessandro Bura

    Alessandro Bura is an increasingly prominent senior associate who assists with various IP matters. His practice includes unfair competition advice, as well as patent, trade mark and design infringement protection matters.

    • Alessandro Bura has a strong commercial vision.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • Alessandro provides high-quality assistance.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

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