LGV Avvocati Studio Legale > Milan, Italy > Firm Profile
LGV Avvocati Studio Legale Offices
VIA PRIVATA CESARE BATTISTI N.2
20122 MILAN
Italy
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LGV Avvocati Studio Legale > The Legal 500 Rankings
Italy > Intellectual property
A host of clients from the fashion, food, mechanics, textiles, software and games industries routinely turn to LGV Avvocati Studio Legale for its knowledge of patents and trademarks, designs, know-how and copyright, where they regularly handle both out-of-court matters and litigation. Simona Lavagnini, whose broad practice spans litigation on behalf of trade associations, software houses and video game producers, among others, and Luigi Goglia, who focuses on large-scale trademark and anti-counterfeiting programmes, are names to note. Alessandro Bura is a specialist in anti-piracy actions against cyberlocker and stream-ripping sites, and is active in the music and film industries. Dual qualified in Italy and Germany, Tankred Thiem concentrates on cross-border litigation in Germany, Austria and Italy in the fields of patents, trademarks, designs and unfair competition.Practice head(s):
Simona Lavagnini; Luigi Goglia; Tankred Thiem
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team consists of professionals who cover all Intellectual Property issues. For some specific issues, professionals with different specialities are also involved in order to provide the client with comprehensive advice on the issue and provide solutions that take into account different points of view.’
‘Luigi Goglia is capable of assessing patent and trade mark issues, both nationally and internationally, illustrating the various feasible solutions to the client, also in simplified terms, in order to help the client make the most appropriate decision according to his needs.’
‘Both Luigi Goglia and Alessandro Bura are really outstanding, fast and precise in every step.’
‘Great copyright knowledge, understanding of complex technical issues, responsiveness to clients’ need, flexible and innovative, risk-friendly approach when it comes to testing new legal arguments.’
‘We have been impressed by Luigi Goglia’s advice and speed of response. He was able to conduct research in Italy for us (on a potential defendant to a TM infringement claim in England) and we found him to be swift, accurate and extremely helpful.’
‘LGV Avvocati has a strong team of lawyers specialised in trademarks, patents, designs and copyright with more than 20 years of experience in the field of IP. I work with the founder Luigi Goglia who is extremely smart and has a tremendous experience in the IP field.’
‘Luigi Goglia stands out for his tremendous experience both in patents, trademarks and designs contentious matters. Luigi is unique since he is able to understand also technical patent matters, he has a tremendous experience with trademark and design contentious matters, is very keen to listen to clients’ needs and able to find solutions. I also work very well with Alessandro Bura both on patent and design matters.’
‘Tankred Thiem is a unique lawyer with great competence. Very straightforward and oriented in finding solutions. I really appreciate working with him.’
Key clients
Gioielli di Valenza S.p.A.
SKY Srl
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)
Evergreen Bios Srl
Gpq Srl
Biesse Spa
Mantero Seta Spa
Hsd Spa
Work highlights
- Assisted Gioielli di Valenza Spa in patent counterfeiting and nullity proceedings, obtaining success before the Court of Appeal of Turin.
- Obtained a wide-ranging search order for EVGB and assisted the company in complex patent, know-how and unfair competition litigation.
- Acted for HSD in a case in which the Italian Court of Cassation rejected the opponent’s appeal, confirming the previous decisions whereby HSD was recognised as having the right to patent an invention.
LGV Avvocati Studio Legale > Firm Profile
LGV Avvocati is an independent law firm founded in 2003 in Milan (Italy). LGV is specialized in IP (patent, copyright, trademark, design), IT, unfair competition, privacy & cybersecurity, advertising and has a large client base, both domestic and foreign.
The firm is recognized amongst Italian IP leading firms. Clients especially appreciate the firm’s good knowledge of Italian and European IP laws, as well as the deep understanding of their needs and the capacity to develop and create tailored strategies for each case.
LGV values a dynamic and international professional team environment and has a broad experience in dealing with trans-border issues, involving Europe, USA and Asian countries, with a business desk dealing with Germany and other German-speaking countries.
In litigation LGV offers an unrivaled competence, acquired over the years in relation to enforcement programs concerning both national and international profiles.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Founding Partner | Simona Lavagnini | s.lavagnini@lgvavvocati.it | +39025406971 |
Founding Partner | Luigi Goglia | l.goglia@lgvavvocati.it | +39025406971 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Avv Alessandro Bura | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Avv Luigi Goglia | Founding Partner – Lead of IP Department | View Profile | |
Avv Simona Lavagnini | Founding partner – Lead of IP Department | View Profile | |
Avv Tankred Thiem | 2019 to present: Partner; 2006 – 2018: Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Avv Brenda Villa | Senior Associate | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Simona Lavagnini : Founding Partner Luigi Goglia : Founding Partner Tankred Thiem : Partner Brenda Villa : Senior Associate Alessandro Bura : Senior Associate Anna Colmegna : Associate :Languages
Italian English German SpanishMemberships
INTA - International Trademark Association AIPPI (The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) German Association for the Protection of Industrial Property and Copyright Law (GRUR) EPLAW ITechLaw Association DAV Camera Avvocati Industrialisti VPP Association of Intellectual Property ExpertsDiversity
Since its foundation in 2003 LGV Avvocati has been highly committed to gender diversity, offering equal opportunities on each internal level of seniority. In LGV we are convinced that equality will be achieved when everyone, regardless of gender, has the right to adequate flexibility. Therefore, in LGV app professionals can take advantage of ad hoc solutions, studied on the specific needs of the individual, aimed at allowing the compatibility of professional commitments with those of private life. As an example, LGV has adopted flexible and individually tailored solutions in order to respond to necessities of parental leave, equally applied to both men and women. Moreover, LGV has started to apply working methods such as smart working, suitable to increase gender balance, since 2010 and thus well ahead of the trend. LGV Avvocati has taken the diversity path since its foundation and still strongly believes in it.
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Thalita Malagò – Director General
COMPANY/FIRM: IIDEA (Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association)
TESTIMONIAL: I consider LGV a go-to law firm. The team is incredibly client-focused and solution-oriented. They are very attuned to the priorities and objectives of their clients. LGV is a professional boutique law firm with a high level of expertise especially in the field of intellectual property, and a reasonable price applied. I consider LGV a fundamental asset for our association.
CLIENT: Daniele Roncarà – Senior Manager at Sky Italia s.r.l. – Copyright & Intellectual Property
TESTIMONIAL: LGV is an excellent boutique law firm with very good, talented lawyers with good knowledge in Italian and European IP law. One of their strengths is their speed in responding to our requests and their constant availability.
CLIENT: IP legal counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Leading company in the sporting goods industry
TESTIMONIAL: LGV is an excellent IP law firm combining deep knowledge and round understanding of IP and digital laws. I am very satisfied with all the services provided so far and their reasonable fees. We position LGV as an extension of our in-house team and value their partnership a lot, and appreciate LGV attorneys’ strategic mindset, commitment, business acumen, negotiation skills and flexibility. I would definitely recommend LGV to other companies facing IP challenges in Italy!
COMPANY/FIRM: E-commerce company specialized in the sale of shoes, clothes and other accessories
TESTIMONIAL: Mr. Thiem is a very trusted partner with a great expertise in IP law. We value him because he understands our interests and needs as a client. With Mr. Thiem we have successfully dealt with numerous complex IP law matters.
CLIENT: Luca Vespignani – CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: DcP – Digital Content Protection
TESTIMONIAL: LGV is a professional boutique law firm with a high level of expertise in our market segment, and a reasonable price applied. There is a personal relationship, and they modulate consultancy on the basis of the client’s needs.
CLIENT: Director of Litigation
COMPANY/FIRM: Entertainment industry association
TESTIMONIAL: LGV has a team of talented lawyers with excellent knowledge in Italian and European copyright law. They always provide sound strategic advice and have an understanding of complex legal questions at the cross-roads of law and new technologies. We can highly recommend LGV.
COMPANY/FIRM: international technical and creative services provider
TESTIMONIAL: I consider LGV at the top in every respect. They are always available and it’s very easy to have contact with them. They are strongly committed for the entire duration of the trials, keeping in mind that they always try to prevent litigation with very valuable advice. They are able to manage complexity, even abroad. Last but not least, you get very good value for your money, especially if you compare them to other firms. The firm is our first choice without a doubt. We consider LGV a precious partner that helps us manage our business.
COMPANY/FIRM: BSA | The Software Alliance
TESTIMONIAL: It is a pleasure to work with the LGV team. I have worked closely with them, and they are achieving excellent results. They are organized and very responsive.
CLIENT: Alberto Romagnoni – Managing Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Value+
TESTIMONIAL: What LGV are good at doing is speaking the same language as the IT engineers. They are able to interpret the IT side. This is hard to find in other lawyers. They have done a very good job, understand the needs of our IT team and were able to speak the same language. When I call, they answer. They are always available.
CLIENT: Jean-Claude Tytgat – CEO
TESTIMONIAL: LGV are not just trying to get things done. I was impressed by the solution oriented lawyers and their level of comprehension of the cross-border case. I found LGV always prepared and ready for a short intensive discussion. This is how I like legal consultation.
CLIENT: Alberto Castiglioni
COMPANY/FIRM: Alba Srl
TESTIMONIAL: I think they are an excellent law firm. Their strength is their speed in responding to our requests and their constant availability. They always approach cross-border issues with the utmost willingness and efficiency.
International Capabilities
LGV is an international team that responds to the needs of a globalized market and to any demands for assistance, without regards for borders. A natural consequence of LGV’s strong focus on new technologies is an approach overcoming a simple domestic perspective, both in regard to consultancy and litigation in the most relevant fields of law for technical development.
The team
All professionals have extensive experience dealing with not only domestic clients, but also foreign and extra-European individuals and corporations, whom we assist during international operations and transactions. Study and work experiences in foreign countries as well as the permanent participation in working groups of international professional organizations are features of all team members on every level of seniority. Versatile linguistic capabilities and intercultural experience are key factors in LGV’s ability to offer cross border assistance.
On account of the international team, LGV has a solid business desk dealing with Germany and other German-speaking countries. In particular, regarding the trademark practice, LGV also assists clients in opposition procedures before the competent trademark offices and manages these proceedings in several jurisdictions with the support of a solid and well-established network of partners located in various countries, such as USA, Russia, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Brazil and Saudi Arabia.
The clients
LGV is one of the few Italian independent law firms with a significant majority of foreign clients. Since its founding in 2003, the firm’s specialization in fields such as IP and IT, data protection and antitrust, has attracted clients from the world’s most advanced economies. Today LGV is assisting clients from many different types of businesses, including some of the most renowned companies in the fields of software, fashion, automotive and broadcasting on a great variety of legal sectors.
The activities
Relying on a strong and long-established international network, LGV is supporting both domestic and international clients in coordinating litigation outside Italy. LGV applies recognized international standards to all its activities, both in terms of working methods, reporting, and billing, to make the consultancy relationship dynamic, fluid, effective and perfectly manageable by the client according to his policies and needs.
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