Simmons & Simmons‘ intellectual property practice in Milan handles the complete spectrum of IP matters. The team routinely advises major global clients in the healthcare, pharma, and life sciences sectors as well as the food and beverage and fashion industries, handling copyright and trade mark issues and patent disputes before the UPC. Practice co-head Stefania Bergia is experienced in matters of appellations of origin and geographical indications alongside a wide variety of IP matters such as trade marks, patents, and unfair competition. The ’exceptionally scrupulous’ Giulio Enrico Sironi is the team’s other co-head and has significant experience working on multijurisdictional IP matters. Anna Colmano is another central team member, as is Alessandro Zullo.
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‘Bergia is a solid professional, rapid and precise in responses, and is equally detached and empathetic with the client. Same opinion regarding Anna Colmano.’
‘They are client-oriented, show a willingness to negotiate economically, and do not compromise on the quality of the service they offer.’
‘They have great experience in Italian and UPC patent litigations. Their IP lawyers come from a very famous and esteemed law firm.’
‘They are very good at understanding the technology underlying the patents.’
‘Hardworking and excellent. The team goes the extra mile. High availability and fast turnarounds.’
‘Simmons & Simmons has a strong European team that can collaborate and coordinate on litigation in Europe.’
‘Stefania Bergia is always very responsive. She takes my comments into account and gives me feedback, and she provides a detailed enough summary in the email that I don't have to ask additional questions.’
‘Giulio Sironi is a giant in the field with absolute dedication to his practice. He is exceptionally scrupulous.'
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Practice head
Stefania Bergia; Giulio Enrico Sironi
Other key lawyers
Anna Colmano; Alessandro Zullo