Bird & Bird stands out in the market for its expertise in IP law, with experience across tech-centric sectors including communications, life sciences, healthcare, aviation and defence, as well as energy and utilities. The team is particularly active in the retail, consumer, media, entertainment and sports sectors. Giovanni Galimberti is routinely engaged by clients for his expertise in patents, trademarks, designs, trade secrets, copyright and unfair competition, while Massimiliano Mostardini notably focuses on both litigation and non-contentious IP, IT and regulatory issues. Other key names include Arturo Leone, recognised for his knowledge of advertising issues and brand reputation, and Antonella De Gregori, whose broad practice encompasses contentious and non-contentious patent and design-related matters, especially in the chemicals and pharma sectors. Of particular note are Rita Tardiolo’s specialisation in Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), advertising and unfair competition, and Edoardo Bàrbera’s focus on trade secrets, software, trademarks and designs.

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'I worked with a very committed, skilled and talented team.'
'They are open and available to every request, very good in respecting deadlines.'
'The Italian Bird&Bird team is able to provide a full range of advice on various legal issues. Regarding IP rights management and protection, it succeeds in providing the client with an expert for every detailed aspect of the matters. The extreme availability and speed in providing advice and proactivity in resolving any issues make this a very reliable team that can be counted on for any need.'
'Their incredible availability and problem solving attitude is a quid pluris to their expertise in the field.'
'I have been working with this law firm in this practice for many years. They know perfectly how to handle difficult cases, and are very much business oriented.'
'A quietly determined and ruthlessly professional team. No histrionics; just effective.'

Key clients

American Chambers of Commerce
Baldini & Castoldi
Dailymotion
La Nave di Teseo
Lottomatica
Pirelli and Pirelli Foundation
Banca Mediolanum
Champion Products Europe
Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco
CROCS
Dailymotion
DAZN
Ferrero
Istituto Nazionale di Genetica Molecolare
Pirelli Foundation
Sisvel
Fondazione Telethon
Ferrovie dello Stato
VF International

Work highlights

Advised Pirelli and Pirelli Foundation on copyright law in the creation of the 2022 Calendar created by the photographer and musician Brian Adams.
Advised Dailymotion on violation of copyrights of third parties in connection with the liability of the Internet Service Provider related to contents delivered by users.
Advised the American Chambers of Commerce in Italy in the context of the working group “Corporate Heritage & Philanthropy” (former Art & Market), led by Daniele De Angelis.

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