The IP group at CBA Studio Legale e Tributario offers a variety of intellectual property protection services to a diverse client base, covering a host of contentious and non-contentious soft and hard IP matters. Practice co-head Barbara Sartori specialises in matters at the intersection of IP and IT and is experienced in advising on matters concerning e-commerce, AI, IoT, TMT, and more. Co-head Mattia Dalla Costa is dual-qualified to practice in Italy and Germany and possesses marked experience in IP-intensive transactions, such as M&A, licensing agreements, and tech transfer matters. Alessia Ferraro is also a name to note.
Testimonials
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‘The CBA team is very professional and in touch with customers' needs.’
‘We value their ability to understand the real needs of customers and the professionalism of the service.’
‘CBA is a reliable firm to work with. They are knowledgeable and always prepared to handle all cases, even the most complex. They are a trusted partner I rely on regularly.’
'I work mainly with Mattia Dalla Costa and Alessia Ferraro. Alessia is an outstanding young lawyer with great acumen. Mattia is a seasoned attorney who is not afraid to delegate to younger, talented team members.'
‘Mattia Dalla Costa has a great presence worldwide. He is very well connected and a good transactional lawyer.’
‘The team was outstanding for several reasons, including their deep legal expertise, integrity, and strong client relationships. They offer tailored advice and take time to fully understand your goal. They are innovative problem-solving - their creative thinking helped us sort out every issue a young tech startup could face.'
‘I had the pleasure of working with Alessia Ferraro on a complex intellectual property matter, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the service I received. From the outset, she demonstrated exceptional knowledge, providing clear and insightful guidance that helped me navigate a challenging situation with confidence. Her ability to break down intricate legal concepts into understandable terms made the process less overwhelming and allowed me to make informed decisions at every stage. Alessia consistently went above and beyond to ensure that I felt supported and well-informed.’
Key clients
- Jamendo Sa
- Audi AG
- Audi Quattro Gmbh
- Hermès Sellier S.A.S.
- Hermès International Sa
- Infineon AG and Infineon Srl
- Leonardo Spa
- Alessi Spa
- System Sunlight SA
- Brembo Spa
- Iren Mercato S.p.A.
- Progress Profiles Spa
- GAS Milano 1984 Spa
- La Perla Global Management Ltd
- CIB UNIGAS SPA
- Special Burner & Equipment SRL
- Inkwell Data Ltd
- Inkwell Data Italia Srl
- Lotto Sport Italia Spa
- Geox Spa
- Kering Eyewear Spa
- Bormioli Pharma Spa
- Marchesini Group Spa
- Kartell Spa
- IMQ CSI Spa and CSI GmbH
- Max Mara Spa and Max Mara GmbH
- Knorr-Bremse AG
- Texa Spa
- Industry Ams Srl
- Canova Tech Srl
- Seingim Spa
- Techno Spa
- Kelag AG
- Faber Industrie Spa
- Farbenpunkt GMBH
- Opocrin Spa
- Gruppo Cremonini Spa
- BHS Corrugated GmbH
- Novomatic SA
- Mediagraf Spa
- Kulzer GmbH
- Unismart – Università di Padova
- Debord Technologies
- Konica Minolta
- Qwarzo
Work highlights
- Assisted La Perla Global Management (UK) Limited with its registered office in London and Italian office in Bologna after it was placed in liquidation in the United Kingdom by order of the Court of London and, subsequently, by a decision of the Court of Bologna.
- Advising Jamendo in a precautionary action brought before the Court of Rome by the Italian association LEA, which manages the copyrights of musical artists on behalf of Soundreef, claiming that this activity should only be carried out by SIAE or a collective management organisation, delegitimising Jamendo.
- Advising Audi AG and Audi GmbH in proceedings pending before the Court of Turin brought by Basic Net SpA and Basic Italia SpA concerning the use of the AUDI and AUDI QUATTRO trade marks in the context of a sponsorship and licensing relationship with the Federazione Italiana Sport Sci (FISI).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mattia Dalla Costa, Barbara Sartori