Recognised for its ‘great teamwork and smooth collaboration’, Legance - Avvocati Associati’s IP practice, led by Monica Riva, advises clients across the digital, manufacturing, fashion, tech, and finance sectors. Riva focuses on trade secret misappropriation, patent disputes, and the IP implications of AI use. Claudia Gregori has experience assisting with disputes involving alleged breaches of long-term licensing agreements, while Carlo Polizzi manages brand portfolios, trade mark and design enforcement, transaction due diligence, protection of unregistered trade marks and criminal proceedings related to counterfeiting.
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Testimonials
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- 'We frequently collaborate with Monica Riva, who is very skilled in IP law matters and very responsive. In addition, she is very talented in managing client relations.'
- 'Carlo Polizzi is also highly competent and prepared. Able to explain complex concepts in a simple manner.’
- ‘Monica Riva is an outstanding professional. Excellent technical and managerial skills. Combines deep professional knowledge with natural empathy.'
- ‘The team is well prepared, available and ready to propose interesting solutions, taking into account the client's needs. Always on time in respecting deadlines and anticipating support to be provided.’
- ‘I would like to mention Claudia Gregori, who coordinated all work streams for us. She did an incredible job and delivered an outstanding result for my firm. She has an incredible knowledge of the fashion and luxury industry, gained over multiple cases, and a human touch that I truly appreciated throughout the year we worked together. She became my lawyer of reference.’
- ‘Monica Riva stands out for her depth of experience, approach and ability to drive the case.’
Key clients
- 3Bee S.r.l. 3D Produzioni S.r.l. Amplifon S.p.A. Arena S.p.A. AS Roma S.r.l. Axept S.r.l. Arsenale Express S.p.A. Arsenale S.p.A. Arvedi Group B Lab Group Baxter S.r.l. Cassa Centrale Banca Celli S.p.A. Cellularline S.p.A. Cesar S.p.A. Chromavis S.p.A. Consorzio Volontario di tutela vini doc Salaparuta Copyr S.p.A. De’ Longhi S.p.A. Dot Fashion LLC Dummen Orange Holding BV Eli S.r.l. Engine S.p.A. Essegi Dolciaria S.r.l. Estra Energie S.r.l. Eusphera S.r.l. Europa Investimenti S.p.A. Fendi s.r.l. Francesca Liberatore Futurberry S.r.l. GB Pharma S.p.A. Genuina Pet Food S.r.l. Grascoe Holdings Ltd Golden Goose S.p.A. Hearst Magazines S.r.l. Hippocrates Holding S.p.A. Iliad S.p.A. Impatia S.r.l. Lactalis Group Italia S.r.l. La Marzocco S.r.l. Luisa Beccaria Marcelo Burlon Marino Bus S.p.A. Maw S.p.A. Metallurgica Ledrense Soc. Coop. Molteni and Unifor Multiversity s.r.l. Nexi Orologerie Verga S.p.A. Ostinelli Seta S.p.A. Petrolvalves S.p.A. Quadrivio Quantyx S.r.l. Serenis Health S.r.l. Starbucks Tiktok Technologies Ltd Uga Nutraceutical S.r.l. Unigrà S.r.l.
Work highlights
Assisted an Irish company in a complex dispute over the alleged breach of a twenty-year licence agreement for the Dsquared2 trade marks, focusing on intricate issues in the fashion industry.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Monica Riva
Other key lawyers
Carlo Polizzi; Claudia Gregori