Federico M Ferrara
Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke
Client SatisfactionWith significant expertise in the music and entertainment industries, Osborne Clarke’s IP team is regularly instructed by major clients for advice on a range of IP-related issues, spanning copyright protection, trademark infringement and unfair competition. Headed by music industry specialist Federico M Ferrara, the team includes senior associate Marialaura Boni, noted for her experience in trademark licensing, and associate Alessandra Corigliano, who handles brand management in the digital business, media, tourism and leisure sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'Osborne Clarke's IP team provided us with day-by-day support in all matters. The team demonstrated a great capability in dealing with both litigation matters and agreements drafting. The team is very responsive, and their fees are in line with the market, with an eye on the client's needs and loyalty. We are very satisfied on their overall services and, given our previous experience with other law firms, we notice a perfect mix between high experience and glimpse into the future.’
‘We usually work together with Federico Ferrara and Alessandra Corigliano, who provide us with daily support in all kind of issues. They are available at any time, and the work is delivered in perfect timing. Looking at other law firms, we have never received a comparable and exhaustive consultancy as the one from Osborne Clarke.’
Key clients
- Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A
- Sony Music Publishing Italy S.r.l
- EMI General Music Publishing S.r.l
- EMI Music Publishing Italia S.r.l,
- APA – Audiovisual Producers Association
- Binda Italia S.r.l.
- Grifols Italia S.p.A.
- Havas Group
- Opera Co-Pro Ltd.
- PDU Italia S.r.l.
- Re-Forme S.r.l.
- The Company S.r.l.
- Wyler Vetta S.r.l.
Work highlights
- Represented Sony in a copyright suit against four music rights holder defendants for damages.
- Provided IP advisory services to PDU Italia and PDU Music & Productions, including rights protection, portfolio commercialisation, and dealing with IP issues linked to non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
- Assisted The Company, the Italian licensee of high-end clothing label Raquel Diniz, in a significant dispute concerning unfair competition.
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Federico M. Ferrara