The intellectual property practice at Gianni & Origoni is routinely tapped by heavyweights of the art, luxury, fashion, and other consumer sectors, as well as media, entertainment, sport and telecoms, to provide advice on a range of IP matters. The group is well-versed in assisting clients with the IP aspects of multijurisdictional transactions and M&A, navigating the implementation of AI, negotiating commercial agreements, and representing clients in various litigious matters. ‘Renowned expert’ Massimo Sterpi is an art law specialist with notable experience in IP-centric disputes in the art world. He leads the department and is also recognised for his experience advising clients in the sports sector. Another key name is Nino Di Bella, whose practice encompasses software and emerging tech such as gen-AI, cryptocurrencies, robotics, and virtual realities, an area where Raffaello Stefano De Marco is also highly experienced. Francesca Fosson is another name to note.
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‘We have used the team for trade mark litigation. They are efficient, smart and responsive. The successful outcome was directly related to their persistent follow-ups with the other side and clear strategies.’
‘They are very smart and well-versed in trade mark law. Massimo Sterpi is a renowned expert and well thought of not just in the Italian bar but worldwide.’
‘The level of legal support is impeccable. Furthermore, the availability to handle last-minute issues guarantees us a level of consistency in problem-solving that we have not found in other law firms we have used in the past.’
‘There are two main positive qualities: reliability and versatility.’
‘Massimo Sterpi is an IP lawyer with real flair. He knows the law inside out and applies it skillfully, looking at problems from new angles to find an appropriate solution. ’
Clients clés
- Safilo Spa
- Doctrine SA
- Visura Spa
- Fondazione Ligabue
- Bottega Veneta
- Heirs of Marc Chagall
- Poste Italiane Spa
- Esselunga Spa
- Motorola
- Netflix
Points forts
- Assisted Kering on all IP matters related to the acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino Fashion Group from Mayhoola for Investments LLC, a Qatar-based investment firm, for a cash consideration of € 1.7 billion.
- Assisted the major lender to a Modigliani works exhibition in Genova in criminal proceedings concerning the alleged non-authenticity of many works loaned by the client and others..
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Responsable de la pratique
Massimo Sterpi
Autres avocats clés
Nino Di Bella; Raffaello Stefano De Marco; Francesca Fosson