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Intellectual property

Chiomenti

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Chiomenti houses a team of experienced practitioners equipped to advise on a broad range of IP matters, ranging from licensing, franchising and IP-protected content production and distribution to litigation related to patents, trademarks, designs, trade secrets and copyright. The team is jointly led by Paolo Bertoni, who is particularly skilled in cross-border patent disputes, while also handling trademark registrations and licence agreements, and Anna Gardini, who is highly praised for her expertise in complex cross-border proceedings and the negotiation of agreements. Strong in the fashion and pharma sectors, senior associate Sara Molina is also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Chiomenti has a very well-structured IP department. Their strength is to work closely with colleagues from other departments and to address any significant issue. Very appreciated is their availability in every step of the operation.’

  • ‘Anna Gardini is a very experienced lawyer, she has the ability to identify potential critical issues before they show themselves.’

  • ‘We have been working with the IP team and specifically with Anna Gardini, whom we have known for many years. Despite being an important law firm, the collaboration is easy because we can create very personal relationships.'

  • ‘Very professional and effective team.’

  • ‘Paolo Bertoni is one of the most skilled IP professionals in Italy. His international experience and knowledge of case law make him stand out from competitors. Moreover, his willingness to collaborate and disseminate IP culture makes him a valuable advisor.'

Key clients

  • Arix
  • Artemide S.p.A.
  • Casoni Fabbricazione Liquori S.p.A.
  • Coronet S.p.A and Veroverde S.r.l..
  • Design Holding / Fendi Casa
  • Eagle Pictures S.p.A.
  • Ed. Mus. Acqua Azzurra s.r.l. in liquidazione
  • Henkel Italia S.r.l.
  • Ital-Agro
  • Cassa Rurale delle Dolomiti
  • Nanotech
  • Nock Nock S.r.l.
  • Pomellato S.p.A.
  • Re-Company SA
  • Unipol S.p.A.
  • Italia Trasporto Aereo S.p.A. (ITA AIRWAYS)
  • Prometeia S.p.A.
  • Eataly S.p.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Regione del Veneto on the proceedings commenced before the EU Commission against the application for the recognition of the traditional term “Prošek” filed by Croatia.
  • Advised Mediterranean Shipping Company in relation to the IP aspects of the acquisition of Rimorchiatori Mediterranei and, indirectly, its Italian and foreign subsidiaries.
  • Advised Design Holding on the framework of a complex operation aimed at establishing a joint venture company with Fendi, an internationally renowned fashion house.

Lawyers

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Paolo Bertoni
Chiomenti
Paolo advises Italian and international clients on intellectual property and information technology matters with a particular focus on cross-border profiles of such matters and patent disputes. He advises clients on patents, registered trademarks, copyright and related rights, design and models, know-how and confidential information, unfair competition, advertising and communication law and data protection. He has over 20 years’ experience in intellectual property and information technology garnered as a member and head of major Italian and international law firms. Such experience brought him to face complex transactional and litigation issues in a wide variety of business sectors, with a steadily high amount of mandates in the fashion, automotive, design and furniture, food and hospitality, banking and financial institutions and healthcare fields.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paolo Bertoni, Anna Gardini

Other key lawyers

Sara Molina

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