Practice head Licia Garotti leads PedersoliGattai’s IP group, advising clients in the energy and renewable sectors on trade mark protection, enforcement, and portfolio strategy. The practice also handles patent and trade secret infringement matters, as well as non-infringement actions for telecoms clients. Its work spans IP issues in the manufacturing, tech, and food production industries, as well as copyright matters involving transactions, art auction disputes, documentary filmmaking, and agreements covering copyrighted works such as automotive software. The group also advises on the implementation of the EU Directive on Copyright.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Responsive and legally precise. PG is an incredibly reliable firm. My primary contact is when I need an assessment under Italian law. They have a broad knowledge of IP and IT matters.’
- ‘Licia Garotti is my reference for IP matters in the Italian market. She is magnificent. ’
- ‘What makes the individuals at PedersoliGattai truly stand out is their combination of professional excellence and human qualities. Unlike many competitors who may focus solely on technical advice, this team distinguishes itself through its responsiveness, empathy, and ability to listen.'
Key clients
- Deghi S.p.A.
- Sotheby’s Italia S.r.l.
- General Medical Merate S.p.A.
- Nat Power S.A.
- ART S.p.A.
- Società Europea di Edizioni S.r.l.
- Arnoldo Mondadori Editore
- Bancomat S.p.A.
- Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio
- Panasonic Holdings Corporation
- Skinlabo S.r.l.
- Banca Generali S.p.A.
Work highlights
Advised Panasonic Holdings Corporation in a complex non-infringement action brought by an Italian distributor of mobile phones and other electronic devices.
Assisted Arnoldo Mondadori Editore in relation to the copyright aspects of a transaction aimed at establishing an Italian multimedia player in the food and cooking sector.
Practice head
Licia Garotti