Chiomenti’s intellectual property practice advises clients across the energy, manufacturing, entertainment, IT, and private equity spheres. The team handles the protection of IP in acquisitions and joint ventures, reviews ownership agreements, and structures licensing arrangements, in addition to the strategic management of IP portfolios. Lydia Mendola joined from Portolano Cavallo in 2026.
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- ‘Incredible attention to the client, with a perfect multi-disciplinary team.’
- ‘The team at Chiomenti is versatile and dynamic. Their team has expertise across all aspects of IP — from corporate due diligence to the intricacies of patent and trade mark law. They are highly responsive and a pleasure to work with.’
Work highlights
Advised Rheinmetall AG on IP-related issues regarding the signing of a binding agreement with Leonardo in order to establish a joint venture.
Advised Reka AI Inc. on a comprehensive review and strategic analysis of multiple agreements concerning intellectual property ownership and employee obligations.
Advised Investindustrial on the acquisition of an Italian aerospace company (Logic S.p.A.) with a specific focus on the review and assessment of the target's intellectual property portfolio.
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Lydia Mendola