CBA Studio Legale e Tributario’s IP department assists Italian and international clients, with a focus on Germany, in a wide range of IP infringement cases. It is also equipped to advise clients on drafting and negotiating agreements. Dual qualified in Italy and Germany, practice co-head Mattia Dalla Costa notably handles IP-driven M&A and litigation in cross-border judicial and arbitral proceedings related to IP and IT infringement and counterfeiting. Fellow co-head Barbara Sartori specialises in corporate law, trademarks and patents, areas in which Alessia Ferraro is also well versed.
Testimonials
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‘Perfect knowledge of the law and of the case law. Very client-oriented, the team makes the client feel it is in the best hands.’
‘Mattia Dalla Costa is an excellent professional with a great team.’
'Our reference attorney is Barbara Sartori, noted for the awareness, attention and expertise with which she handled a particularly delicate negotiation.'
‘I worked with the IP team, which is very knowledgeable, responsive, and service-oriented.’
‘Mattia Dalla Costa is very knowledgeable, and has good suggestions regarding strategy.’
'We have found in CBA an extremely trustworthy partner who is able to comprehend the timing and needs of our business. The team is also available to have an open dialogue with non-legal experts when receiving engagements and instructions. The team provides advice which is always comprehensible, on point, flexible, but also sharp and straightforward.'
‘We have an excellent working relationship with Mattia Dalla Costa and Barbara Sartori. In addition to their outstanding professional qualifications, their knowledge of the internal procedures of the Italian judiciary represents a particular added value for us. As a result, we have often succeeded in considerably accelerating the processes.’
'Mattia Dalla Costa and Alessia Ferraro are always available for discussing the case, as well as explaining the legal situation, alternatives and opportunities to the clients.'
Key clients
- JAMENDO SA
- AUDI AG / AUDI QUATTRO GmbH
- HERMÈS SELLIER S.A.S./ HERMÈS INTERNATIONAL SA
- PUMA SE
- BANG & CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AG and BANG&CLEAN GMBH
- KING KONG TOOLS GmbH
- Metrika
- IREN MERCATO
- PROGRESS PROFILES SPA
- CMC GmbH &C. KG
- DEBORD TECHNOLOGIES
- INKWELL DATA LTD; INKWELL DATA ITALIA SRL
Work highlights
- Assisted Audi AG and Audi GmbH in a merit proceeding pending before the Court of Torino concerning the use of Audi trademarks within a sponsorship relationship with a sport federation.
- Assisted Jamendo in an interim proceeding started before the Court of Rome by the Italian association LEA – Liberi Editori e Autori.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mattia Dalla Costa, Barbara Sartori