DLA 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.
Testimonials
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- '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.'
Key clients
- Ty
- Elisabetta Dami
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.