Simmons & Simmons’ intellectual property practice is led by Stefania Bergia and Giulio Sironi, with an emphasis on patents, trade marks, and trade secrets. Bergia focuses on patent disputes before the UPC, the protection of patent rights, non-infringement assessments for product launches, the interpretation of the Bolar clause, and alleged infringements involving drilling machinery in the construction sector. Sironi acts on trade mark, misappropriation of trade secrets, and IP rights enforcement matters. Anna Colmano is also recommended for her IP assistance across the textiles, pharma, food and beverages, diagnostics, and construction industries.
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- ‘Simmons & Simmons stands out for its exceptional responsiveness, deep subject-matter expertise, and collaborative approach.'
- ‘Stefania Bergia stood out for her ability to deliver advice on short notice, with remarkable precision and depth. Her legal analysis was not only technically sound but also commercially attuned—balancing assertiveness with diplomacy to avoid escalation while preserving the potential for continued collaboration. Stefania’s communication was consistently clear, respectful, and proactive.'
- ‘The senior members of the team have been working together for a very long time, and it definitely shows. They are very efficient and very well organised, as well as having a very deep knowledge of the subject.’
- ‘Stefania Bergia and Giulio Sironi are both excellent professionals. Stefania is a very effective and convincing communicator.’
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Practice head
Stefania Bergia; Giulio Sironi
Other key lawyers
Anna Colmano