Mr Giulio Coraggio > DLA Piper > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile

The team at DLA Piper is comprised of experts across the entire field of TMT, combining knowledge in telecoms, AI, cybersecurity, gaming, outsourcing and IP to deliver for its market-leading clients. The firm’s clientele includes developers in the computer software, automotive and cryptocurrency fields as well as telecoms providers, media companies and consulting firms. Overseeing the practice, Giulio Coraggio excels in advising clients on major AI projects in Europe and significant cyberattacks. Centred in Rome, Alessandro Boso Caretta focuses on providing transactional and contentious support for clients in the telecoms sector. Alessandro Ferrari is an IP specialist and a seasoned advisor on public tenders for IT solution providers. Giulia Zappaterra adds data protection and cybersecurity nous, whilst Giacomo Lusardi brings commercial and IP law knowledge to the team. All lawyers are based in Milan unless stated otherwise.

DLA Piper handles the full gamut of IP law matters, including cross-border patent litigation for clients in the pharma, tech, and energy sectors, and a variety of soft IP issues, including trade mark strategy, the protection of trade secrets, anti-counterfeiting and enforcement, and contentious and non-contentious copyright issues for a broad base of multinational and domestic companies. The practice, which is led by Giulio Coraggio, comprises seasoned patent litigator Gualtiero Dragotti; Roberto Valenti, who boasts significant experience in soft IP portfolio management, trade secrets, and the commercialisation of IP, particularly for clients in the life sciences sector; and geographical indications and trade mark portfolio management specialist Ginevra Righini, who made partner in May 2024. Other key team members include Elena Varese, who comes recommended for soft IP advisory work, particularly in the fashion sphere, and Laura Gastaldi, who focuses on non-contentious soft IP matters. Lara Mastrangelo is a key contact for clients in the media and entertainment spheres, and Massimiliano Tiberio and Valentina Mazza are other key members of the team.

Part of the firm’s IP and tech department, DLA Piper’s Milan-based data privacy and protection group has notable expertise in data-driven projects, managing cyberattacks, and navigating privacy-related disputes. It recently also assisted several major clients with the establishment of AI compliance programmes. Heading up the group, Giulio Coraggio‘s notable track record includes advising cryptocurrency providers on the exploitation of blockchain-related data; Giulia Zappaterra is a privacy, data protection and cybersecurity expert; and Cristina Criscuoli specialises in privacy and data protection matters in the life sciences and financial sectors.