Bird & Bird
Client SatisfactionWith a particular specialism in IP issues, Bird & Bird advises clients in the food and beverage sector on matters relating to trade marks, designs, copyrights and patents, both in contentious and non-contentious contexts. The firm is experienced in protection proceedings across Europe. In addition, the firm has full-service capabilities for its clients, with specialists in corporate and M&A, financing, data protection, employment and tax. Managing partner Giovanni Galimberti, a patent expert, and Massimiliano Mostardini, a veteran in the management of trade mark portfolios, lead the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Italian team at Bird & Bird engaging in the IP field is extremely reliable, combining the highest professional skills and knowledge with the commitment to address the clients' needs.'
- 'All the professionals we have worked with for years are highly valuable lawyers.
- 'I know and recommend Rita Tardiolo and Claudia Ricciardi.'
Key clients
- Autogrill Italia
- Consorzio a Tutela del Vino Morellino di Scansano
- Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano
- Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata del Prosecco
- Ferrero
- Satispay
- Solgar - Hino
- Stoneweg
- TooGoodToGo
Work highlights
- Successfully assisted Ferrero in a long and complex cross-border trade mark litigation.
- Assisted Autogrill Italia in successfully participating in a tender called by GESAP S.p.A. for the awarding of a 10-year concession relating to the management of refreshment outlets in both land-side and air-side areas.
- Assisted Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano-Reggiano in a civil action brought forward by some Parmigiano producers for alleged breach of the antitrust rules resulting from some amendments of the Consorzio statutory provisions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Massimiliano Mostardini, Giovanni Galimberti