Department profile
Simmons & Simmons LLP

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : Italy


Simmons & Simmons LLP

Rankings

About

Provided by Simmons & Simmons LLP

We don’t just advise on the law – we shape it. Drawing on detailed expertise and with strong partner-level leadership, we tackle complex, multi-jurisdictional challenges including registering, enforcing and commercialising IP rights.

We take pride in building strong partnerships with our clients. Our legal advice in patent, trade mark and design portfolio protection is firmly grounded in our clients’ wider business contexts. Client’s trust our business focused approach to deliver their strategically important collaborations, licensing and commercialisation deals, acquisitions, mergers and investments.

Our international IP litigation team delivers cross-border solutions in the most difficult, high-value disputes. We have the specialist knowledge to advise on the newest and fastest developing fields such as biologics, standard essential patents and blockchain.

And with our deep knowledge of industry regulations, we’re able to help our clients navigate and comply with ever-changing rules and standards across jurisdictions.

Our work spans across the firm’s four sectors, and we’re leaders in innovative areas such as Fintech and Digital Health. Many of our teams have science and engineering backgrounds, which helps us understand the technologies we’re working with.

We also use and create technology of our own – using it to work more efficiently and achieve better outcomes for our clients.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Intellectual Property - Italy

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons advises on a broad scope of IP matters, spanning patents and trade marks. The firm's client roster includes well-known names from the electronics, fashion, luxury and pharmaceutical sectors. The team is well-versed in handling cross-border matters and offers additional expertise in issues relating to trade secrets and unfair competition.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • What sets this team apart is its availability and communication skills

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • We value Simmons & Simmons' commerciality, knowledge of litigation processes and practical approach. It is a very good team to work with.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • The team has an excellent ability to translate technical concepts, is highly available and shows meticulous attention to detail.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Stefania Bergia
    Band 1Stefania Bergia

    Stefania Bergia

    Stefania Bergia leads a range of patent and trade mark litigation, as well as advising on unfair competition and trade secret issues. Her client roster includes local and multinational pharmaceutical and food and beverage companies.

    • I appreciate her timeliness and proactivity.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
    • Stefania is articulate and consistently focuses on strategising the best approach to achieve the client's goals.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
    • Stefania Bergia is extremely knowledgeable and experienced.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Giulio Enrico Sironi
    Band 2Giulio Enrico Sironi

    Giulio Enrico Sironi

    Giulio Enrico Sironi regularly assists leading clients in the life sciences, food and beverage and manufacturing sectors. He often advises on patents and trade marks, as well as matters involving the validity of IP rights.

    • Giulio Enrico Sironi is a competent lawyer who is always open to finding solutions that support the client.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
    • He offers excellent service, with guaranteed quality and careful attention to both the substance and the presentation of the work.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Simmons & Simmons LLP (2)

Italy

Members

Provided by Simmons & Simmons LLP

Simmons & Simmons LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership