Mr Giovanni Ghirardi > Hogan Lovells International LLP > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile
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20123 MILAN
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Mr Giovanni Ghirardi

Work Department
Intellectual Property
Position
A true litigator with a passion for new and cutting-edge technology, Giovanni Ghirardi has been at the forefront of some of the most complex cases in the patent field. Most of these have resulted in decisions of seminal importance on issues such as FRAND, availability of injunctions in cases involving essential patents, infringement by equivalence, contributory infringement and others. He is particularly sought after for litigation and IP issues with cross-border implications, often involving complex pan-European issues.
Memberships
He is a Member of EPLAW.
Education
LL.M., London School of Economics, 1998; Law degree (cum laude), University of Milan, 1993
Lawyer Rankings
Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods
(Leading partners)Hogan Lovells International LLP assists clients on a wide range of matters for major manufacturers, fashion houses and brand owners, with particular strength in corporate and IP law. The firm is well-versed in the consumer sector, regularly advising on e-commerce, privacy, data transfer and real estate. The firm is experienced in enforcement and licensing assistance. When necessary, it is also experienced in litigation matters. Giovanni Ghirardi specialises in patent, trade mark and design matters. Leading from Rome, Andrea Atteritano focuses on arbitration matters. Maria Luce Piattelli advises on anti-counterfeit actions and customs seizures.
Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
The ‘very knowledgeable‘ team at Hogan Lovells International LLP often acts in civil proceedings involving product liability allegations, in addition to handling the full range of transactional issues and patent infringement cases. Christian Di Mauro leads the team with his ‘unique‘ expertise in product liability, often handling disputes and product safety mandates. Regulatory expert Giuseppe Aminzade has ‘outstanding‘ experience in handling the full spectrum of compliance work, while Chiara Perolari is well-equipped to assist with clinical trial agreements and compliance programs. Giovanni Ghirardi stands out due to his vast knowledge of unfair competition and trade mark work, in addition to handling cross-border patent disputes. Francesca Rolla
is a key contact for investigation and compliance work within the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Italy > Intellectual property
(Hall of Fame)–
Led by seasoned trade mark expert Luigi Mansani, Hogan Lovells International LLP’s highly experienced team provides a comprehensive IP service. Within the firm’s multi-sector and multi-jurisdiction practice, particular strengths in the Italian luxury, fashion, and consumer sectors and life sciences space are clear. The team also has expertise in dealing with pan-European patent litigation and represents clients at the Unified Patent Court. Giovanni Ghirardi
leads the team on various cross-border issues, notably in the patent, trade mark, and design fields, and Maria Luigia Franceschelli advises on a wide array of issues for a roster of high-profile clients in the luxury and fashion sectors. Maria Luce Piattelli comes highly recommended for transactional matters, strategic brand counselling and complex trademark and design. Alessandra Pannozzo and Francesco Banterle are further names to note.
Lawyer Rankings
- Hall of Fame Italy > Intellectual property
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Italy
- Intellectual property Italy
- Leading partners Italy > Industry focus: Luxury goods
- Industry focus: Luxury goods Italy
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Data privacy and data protection
- Capital markets: Equity
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Industry focus: TMT
- Intellectual property
- Capital markets: Equity
Firm Rankings
- Administrative and public law
- Banking and finance: Bank regulatory
- Capital markets: Debt
- Compliance
- Dispute resolution
- Industry focus: Luxury goods
- Banking and finance: Borrower side
- Banking and finance: lender or arranger side
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Investment funds
- Private equity
- Restructuring and insolvency
- EU and competition law
- Industry focus: Energy
- Real estate and construction
- Tax
- Employment
- Capital markets: Equity