Trevisan & Cuonzo
Noted for its focus on high-stakes disputes, Trevisan & Cuonzo maintains a leading position in the market due to its expertise across all spheres of IP litigation, where it routinely assists clients from the life sciences, electronics, fashion and consumer goods sectors. Luca Trevisan is one of the leading names, especially in the commercial, intellectual property and product liability fields, while Gabriel Cuonzo is noted for his expertise in pharmaceutical-sector litigation and regulatory work. Other key practitioners include Donatella Capelli, known for handling complex pharmaceutical, mechanical and electronic patent cases, and Daniela Ampollini, whose practice spans both contentious and non-contentious work, including clearance analysis and commercial agreements especially in the life sciences field. Litigation expert Vittorio Cerulli Irelli notably represents clients in electronics, mechanical and chemical patent cases and antitrust matters, areas in which Luca Pellicciari is also well versed.
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Testimonials
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- 'As a long time client of Trevisan & Cuonzo, I always rely on the team and their stellar work and counsel.'
- 'Vittorio Cerulli Irelli is extremely knowledgeable in patent litigation matters. He knows the courts and relevant judges and can give very specific advice. His expertise in all things concerning FRAND - not only on a national basis but on a global scale - is outstanding. He is an excellent lawyer and an exceptional speaker at IP-related conferences. He is a very approachable person and very easy to work with.'
- 'Gabriel Cuonzo is an institution in the IP world and an exceptional lawyer.'
- 'Julia Holden specifically stands out as an expert in trademark law in addition to being very business savvy and a tough negotiator.'
- 'Large team of lawyers specialised in IP, including both junior and highly experienced counsels.'
- 'I have been working with Giulia Affer for several years. She has shown great availability and experience in managing the case. Her advice was both realistic and sound.'
Key clients
- Autostore
- Novartis
- Chanel
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- OPPO Guangdong Mobile Communications Co. Ltd
- 3M Company
- British American Tobacco
- Tessilform (Patrizia Pepe)
- California Table Grape Commission (CTGC)
- Arm Limited
- Illumina, Inc.
- Xiaomi Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented AutoStore in the first cases filed before the Milan local division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
- Acted in a patent case for Boehringer Ingelheim, obtaining a damages award of nearly €13m.
- Assisted Chanel against one of the largest Italian drugstores to stop the marketing, promoting and advertising of products bearing the CHANEL trademark outside the CHANEL selective distribution system.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luca Trevisan, Gabriel Cuonzo