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Hogan Lovells International LLP

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Hogan Lovells International LLP maintains a stellar reputation in the IP market, acting for leading clients in the telecoms, new tech, pharma and fashion sectors in patent litigation, trademark management, design portfolios, transactional IP works, copyright matters, image rights and advertising issues. Key contacts in the department include Luigi Mansani, who is recognised for his expertise in handling high-profile trademark infringement, copyright and unfair competition cases, and Giovanni Ghirardi, who advises clients on complex IP issues and litigation with cross-border implications. Noted for her knowledge of the fashion and luxury industry, Maria Luigia Franceschelli is also highly recommended. Brand counselling, anti-counterfeit actions and IP transactional works expert Maria Luce Piattelli and Alessandra Pannozzo, who regularly handles complex litigation and commercial matters relating to IP assets in the fashion and luxury, technology, media and telecoms sectors, are other key practitioners in the team.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Strong team complementing super offerings by Hogan Lovells in other countries.'
  • 'Giovanni Ghirardi is a stylish, knowledgeable partner. He is clear thinking and gets great results.'
  • 'Luigi Mansani and Giovanni Ghirardi are very competent, and provide the clients with a thorough analysis of cases, and good performance in court.'

Key clients

  • Balich Wonder Studio S.r.l.
  • Richard Ginori
  • Starbucks
  • Gebrüder Thonet Vienna
  • Etro
  • Novamont
  • Richard Ginori
  • PagoPA
  • Juventus
  • Bally Schuhfabriken AG
  • Ermanno Scervino
  • Arper
  • BNP Paribas
  • FCA Italy
  • Ferrino
  • Balich Wonder Studio S.r.l.

Work highlights

  • Assisted Balich Wonder Studio in a dispute concerning an alleged copyright infringement.
  • Advised Kering in relation to one of the brands directly managed by the same, the famous porcelain manufacturer Richard Ginori.
  • Advised Italian luxury brand Etro in identifying a new global IP strategy for the brand following the change of management.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Giovanni Ghirardi

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A true litigator with a passion for new and cutting-edge technology, Giovanni Ghirardi has been at the forefront of some of the most complex cases in the patent field. Most of these have resulted in decisions of seminal importance on issues such as FRAND, availability of injunctions in cases involving essential patents, infringement by equivalence, contributory infringement and others. He is particularly sought after for litigation and IP issues with cross-border implications, often involving complex pan-European issues.

Rising stars

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luigi Mansani

Other key lawyers

Giovanni Ghirardi, Alessandra Pannozzo, Maria Luce Piattelli, Maria Luigia Franceschelli, Mark Bosshard, Francesco Banterle

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