National and multinational companies in the pharmaceutical, luxury goods, fashion, entertainment and media sectors routinely turn to De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani’s IP team for its expertise in patent enforcement, trademark infringement, misappropriation of domain names and unlawful operation of websites and trademarks, designs and copyrights. Team leader Roberto A. Jacchia is praised by clients for his ‘40 years of excellent experience in the IP sector’, while Silvia Doria is noted for her expertise in patent and pharmaceutical matters. IP law and litigation expert Maria Cristina Franchini is regularly sought out for representation in domestic and cross-border litigation. Associates Giulia Beneduci, Alisa Pestryakova and Giacomo Vacca are also noted.
Testimonials
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‘I have been working for a very long time with the IP team from DBJ, and they are excellent. They have a pragmatic and straight to the point approach, as well as the ability to handle high-profile IP matters.’
‘The firm has an amazing team that is always available and thinks outside the box to deliver the best possible strategy. You always feel that your case is their priority number 1, and that they will go the extra mile for you.’
Key clients
- Baralan
- Brownie Textiles Y Confecciones Brownie SL (Brownie) and Grupo Textil Brownie SL (Grupo Brownie)
Work highlights
- Assisted and represented MERCK & CO in enforcing its patents and defending its active principles in Italy in contentious cases in the Rome and Milan IP Courts, Courts of Appeal and Administrative Courts.
- Assisted and represented ROLEX and ROLEX ITALIA in several cases, including trademark infringement, misappropriation of domain names, unfair competition and unlawful operation of websites.