DLA Piper
Client SatisfactionDLA Piper houses a specialised IP team, known for its expertise in handling multi-jurisdictional patent and trademark litigation, especially in the pharmaceutical and energy sectors. The team is also active in high-profile fashion and design matters, as well as in copyright, trade secrets and unfair competition, while also assisting brands in the food and retail industry in regulatory issues regarding labelling and ESG claims. The practice is led by Giulio Coraggio and includes IP litigation and protection of innovation expert Gualtiero Dragotti; recently promoted partner Elena Varese, noted for her expertise in fashion law, unfair competition, advertising and consumer law; and Roberto Valenti, whose broad practice spans contentious matters involving trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, designs and unfair competition. Counsel Ginevra Righini concentrates on the protection and enforcement of geographical indications, while Laura Gastaldi focuses on non-contentious matters and soft IP.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The firm is a market leader in the field of IP and advertising in Italy. They know how to handle complex matters and ensure consistency in all jurisdictions. They are top litigators and outstanding negotiators with great business acumen and knowledge of the new trends. There is a good combination of older and younger resources, so that advice is always delivered efficiently and timely. They recently launched an AI compliance tool with a multidisciplinary approach.'
- 'Elena Varese has been handling for us IP and advertising litigation and out of court matters. She stands out for the quality of her advice and her capacity to deliver tailored solutions to complex matters in an efficient way. Always at the edge of new law and case-law developments, she anticipates our needs and conveys clear advice and added value, also thinking outside the box.'
- 'I knew the qualities of Gualtiero Dragotti before he became part of DLA Piper and I am happy to find him in this practice. The international service network that DLA Piper offers is for sure a bonus for companies like ours. Moreover, the fact that DLA Piper covers many different aspects of legal protection allows clients to have an immediate source of replies to their possible issues.'
- 'Roberto Valenti: We appreciate very much his strong expertise and at the same time his ability to be very pragmatic. He is a good leader and you feel that his team is motivated and willing to perform at their best.'
- 'Wide international team and network. Proactiveness, competence, internationality.'
- 'The team is always very supportive of our mission and enthusiastic in solving our legal problems, so that we feel they are part of our community.'
- 'Very capable team with a good understanding of the business discussions linked with IPR matters. They always act as a business partner, suggesting solutions that are safe but at the same time able to speed up the conclusion of the discussion.'
- 'Supportive people, willing to understand the business objectives first and delivering strategies in coherence with that. It goes without saying that the professional background, the knowledge and the legal support are always first class.'
Key clients
- Ty
- Elisabetta Dami
- In-Sane
- Lamborghini
- Pernod Ricard
- Wind Tre
- FAI – Fondo Ambiente Italiano
- Me Contro Te
- Mondadori
- Manolo Blahnik
- Zegna
- Gardaland
- Montenegro
- Live Nations 3
- Bacardi
- Kiko
- Alpinestars
- Ducati
- Energy Dome
- Zambon
- Assicurazioni Generali
- Atos (now Lutech Technology)
- Lamborghini
- Pernod Ricard
- Wind Tre
- Me contro Te
- Nikon
- Mondadori
- Manolo Blahnik
- Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma
- Zegna
- Duracell
- Epo Fashion
- Comité Champagne
- Twitch
- Bacardi
- Kiko
Work highlights
- Advised Pernod Ricard on negotiating agreements with Seletti and Monogrid for the creation of a new collection of NFTs made to create an experience between real and virtual.
- Assisted Spin Master Toys UK for the protection and enforcement of the company’s IP rights (including copyright on the Rubik’s Cube) in the Italian jurisdiction.
- Advised Montenegro on the renegotiation and eventually acquisition of the copyright on the iconic soundtrack of its most famous advertisement campaign.
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.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Laura Gastaldi
DLA PiperGinevra Righini
DLA PiperNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Elena Varese
DLA PiperPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giulio Coraggio