Gianluca De Cristofaro leads LCA Studio Legale’s IP and copyright practice, advising domestic and international clients across the textiles, luxury fashion, publishing, and other sectors. De Cristofaro focuses on IP enforcement, trade secrets, licensing agreements, clearance, and negotiating agreements related to design and construction on new sites. Claudio Marcello Leonelli and Giulio Vecchi advise on copyright protection, compliance, and media-related IP matters, while Miriam Loro Piana assists with patent invalidity and IP clearance issues, ensuring portfolios and rights are strategically managed.
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Key clients
- Bonduelle S.p.A.
- Bolton Group
- Feltrinelli
- Ferragamo
- Gianni Versace S.r.l.
- Giovanni Sollima
- Golden Goose S.p.A.
- IPIBI S.r.l.
- Marcegaglia Group
- Max Mara
- Moncler S.p.A.
- Perfume Christian Dior
- Sparco S.p.A.
- Valentino S.p.A.
Work highlights
Assisted Marcegaglia Group in negotiating intellectual property rights for access to software/firmware essential for the operation of an industrial plant after its upgrade by supplier Tenova S.p.A.
Advising Feltrinelli Group on the negotiation of agreements with right-holders, including collecting societies, broadcasters and platforms.
Advised Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. on trade mark licensing and various IP infringement claims.
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Practice head
Gianluca De Cristofaro
Other key lawyers
Claudio Marcello Leonelli; Giulio Vecchi; Miriam Loro Piana