We are pleased to have contributed the Italian chapter of the Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2026 dedicated to Intellectual Property.
Authored by our partners Fabrizio Jacobacci and Massimo Baghetti, the guide provides a comprehensive Q&A overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing intellectual property rights in Italy. The publication thoroughly covers the primary forms of IP protection under Italian and European legal systems, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, geographical indications, copyright and design rights.
Key administrative and commercial aspects are addressed, such as ownership, duration, application procedures, fee structures, and the rules governing assignments and licensing agreements. The guide also highlights the procedural mechanisms for enforcing rights and handling disputes, including civil litigation in specialised national IP courts and the Unified Patent Court, preliminary and final remedies, customs surveillance, criminal sanctions for counterfeiting and the grounds on which IP validity can be challenged.
You can access the full guide HERE. To download a PDF version of the Italian chapter, please click HERE.