Pavia e Ansaldo’s IP practice, led by Gian Paolo Di Santo, is particularly strong in advising pharma clients while also assisting companies in the education, IT, fashion, and manufacturing sectors. Di Santo focuses on disputes, initiating clear-the-way actions for pharma patents, as well as handling trade mark disputes. Gabriele Girardello manages IP rights, trade secret misappropriation, due diligence, and trade mark enforcement. The team also handles copyright matters with a focus on software, including the protection of educational materials, software, and art. The team drafts and negotiates agreements for software development, partnership contracts, and legacy software licensing transitions, as well as managing enforcement proceedings related to unauthorised software use.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very dynamic, attentive to our company's requests and responsive. They have a positive attitude and are always open to searching for the best solution. Quick and accurate in responding and supportive. We have been cooperating for a long time, and the relationship is absolutely super. There is a pretty good balance between costs and services, providing good risk analysis and constant attention to our company's needs.’
- ‘Great attention and knowledge of our company, and great accuracy in providing legal advice. It is a team of professionals. We primarily work with Gian Paolo Di Santo, a great man and attorney.’
- ‘The team showed excellent cohesion and reactivity, which turned into very quick response times and outstanding management and reporting of the case.’
- ‘We have been liaising with the team focused on intellectual property and led by Gian Paolo Di Santo. They showed excellent knowledge of the local laws and practice, with a very strong technical background and outstanding strategic and communication skills.’
Key clients
- Accord
- Zentiva
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Adalvo
- Ethypharm Group
- Lectra Group
- IKOI s.r.l.
- GPI S.p.A.
- Hörmann group
- Micron Group
- Techdow Pharma Italy s.r.l.
- Trime S.p.A.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Gian Paolo Di Santo
Other key lawyers
Gabriele Girardello