LGV Avvocati Studio Legale’s trio of practice heads, Luigi Goglia, Simona Lavagnini, and Tankred Thiem, advise cross-border and domestic clients in the intellectual property arena, blending ‘commercial nous with technical excellence’. Goglia, supported by Alessandro Bura, focuses on software trade-secret enforcement, IT remodelling while protecting trade secrets, copyright advice, and cease-and-desist measures for violations. Lavagnini handles search-order assistance and trade mark-related preliminary proceedings. Thiem concentrates on patent disputes and unfair competition actions involving design infringement.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Luigi Goglia is our contact. He has assisted with IP enquiries and was efficient and clear.’
- ‘Luigi Goglia knows his way around trade marks and has been helpful with our Italian enquiries.’
- 'Luigi Goglia and Alessandro Bura have extensive expertise in trade mark, design, patent and copyright law, combined with their accessibility, ability to handle complex matters and excellent balance between quality of work and billing. He consistently provides advice tailored to each client's needs.'
- ‘The team is spearheaded by strong partners that blend commercial nous with technical excellence. This allows the team to give punchy advice which aligns with the client's drive - a rare skill in this jurisdiction.’
- ‘Luigi Goglia and Simona Lavagnini are our key contacts. They are the leaders who shape the firm's approach.’
- ‘Competence, quality, engagement, empathy.’
Key clients
- IFPI
- IIDEA
- FIMI
- The Software Alliance
- Forvet Spa
- Biesse Spa
- Gioielli di Valenza S.p.A.
- Hero
Work highlights
Represented FIMI in administrative proceedings before the Council of State in a case relating to AGCOM orders to establish the lawfulness of digital service in the case of online piracy.
Represented FPM in TAR Lazio proceedings, confirming AGCOM's initial injunction order challenged in interim proceedings.
Represented R2 Semiconductor in the international patent dispute against Intel Corporation, asserting a patent on a specific voltage regulator used in Intel's personal computers.
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Practice head
Simona Lavagnini; Luigi Goglia; Tankred Thiem
Other key lawyers
Alessandro Bura