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International Affairs Manager: Alberto Pelosi
Quick facts
Established

1968

Number of IP Practitioners

70+

Languages

Italian, English, German, Japanese and Spanish

Network Memberships

INTA, AIPPI, ECTA, LAIPLA, Marques, PTMG, AIPLA, FICPI, UNION, ABA

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Trade mark prosecution - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Firm overview

After spending more than 50 years in business, Bugnion S.p.A. ranks among the leading Italian and European industrial property consulting companies.

With its office network based throughout Italy, Bugnion enjoys remarkable international visibility and is a major player in the European set.

Thanks to an established tailor-made approach, Bugnion attorneys can effectively identify, protect and enhance ideas, while transforming them into key drivers of a corporate’s asset, besides helping clients achieve a competitive edge in the global market.

Throughout its long-standing activity Bugnion has grown and expanded up to becoming one of the foremost Italian and European partners in the market of industrial property.

Currently totalling more than 200 staff, Bugnion’s network includes offices in Italy, Germany, Spain and U.S.

 

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Practice Areas: Copyright, Designs, Life sciences, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling, Domain names, Know-how, Anticounterfeiting

Sector Expertise: Automotive, Furniture, Fashion & luxury goods, Financial services, Food & beverage, Healthcare, Media, Technology hardware

 

Address:
V.le Lancetti, 17
Milan
20158
Tel:+39 02693031 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.bugnion.eu
2026 Edition
Patent prosecution
Tier 2
14 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Buzzi Notaro & Antonielli d’Oulx
3 practice areas
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Jacobacci & Partners
3 practice areas
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Società Italiana Brevetti (SIB)
5 practice areas
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Studio Torta
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Bugnion SpA
4 practice areas
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Modiano & Partners
6 practice areas
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Tier 3

Barzanò & Zanardo
6 practice areas
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Notarbartolo & Gervasi
4 practice areas
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TCBM
5 practice areas
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Other Notable Firms

BMLex Bacchini Mazzitelli
5 practice areas
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Botti & Ferrari
5 practice areas
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GLP
5 practice areas
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Murgitroyd
2 practice areas
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Racheli
5 practice areas
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Trade mark prosecution - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Tier 2
13 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Jacobacci & Partners
3 practice areas
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Società Italiana Brevetti (SIB)
5 practice areas
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Studio Torta
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Barzanò & Zanardo
6 practice areas
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Bugnion SpA
4 practice areas
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Buzzi Notaro & Antonielli d’Oulx
3 practice areas
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Racheli
5 practice areas
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Tier 3

GLP
5 practice areas
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Modiano & Partners
6 practice areas
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Other Notable Firms

Abion
5 practice areas
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PGA Intellectual Property
1 practice area
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Perani & Partners
4 practice areas
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TCBM
5 practice areas
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Overview

IP agency Bugnion SpA has one of the busiest IP filing and prosecution practices in Italy. The firm expanded in 2022 thanks to the acquisition of IP firm Cuccia & Simino.  

Notable patent practitioners: Ezio Bianciardi and Paolo Bellomia.  

Notable trademark practitioners: Paola Stefanelli and Donatella Prandin.

Testimonials

2026

"Bugnion has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise in IP filing, prosecution, and management of our client's trade mark business. The team is proactive, and has a client-oriented approach. I particularly value their responsiveness, ability to anticipate potential challenges and to propose solutions. This allow us to discuss the matter with the clients and  to make informed decisions. Their commitment to excellence make them a trusted partner in safeguarding our clients' portfolios."

"Their team offers reliable insights that support both day-to-day management and long-term strategy."

"What I value most about Bugnion’s IP litigation team is their ability to combine technical precision with a shrewd strategic outlook. Their responsiveness is exceptional, but it is their capacity to provide actionable insights that truly supports our high-level decision-making process. They don't just manage cases; they proactively safeguard our competitive advantage."

"In IP administration, precision is non-negotiable, and Bugnion consistently ensures the integrity of our global portfolio. Their ability to provide comprehensive, timely information allows us to manage complex deadlines with absolute confidence and minimal oversight."

"What sets Bugnion’s advisory team apart is their deep industry expertise and their intuitive grasp of our business imperatives. They don't just provide legal opinions; they deliver multi-jurisdictional strategic counseling that is perfectly aligned with our commercial goals. Their ability to translate complex IP landscapes into actionable business strategies is a significant asset."

"Bugnion’s IP litigation team is particularly strong in handling complex disputes with a combination of legal sophistication and technical accuracy. The team demonstrates deep knowledge of Italian and European IP law and is highly skilled at managing multi-layered cases involving patents, trademarks, and designs. What stands out most is their pragmatic approach to enforcement: they focus not only on winning cases, but also on achieving commercially meaningful outcomes."

"Bugnion’s filing and prosecution team is extremely well-organized and detail-driven. They provide reliable portfolio management and clear, structured advice on filing strategies across Italy and the EU. Their drafting work is technically solid, and they are effective at anticipating potential objections from examiners, allowing clients to strengthen applications at an early stage."

"Bugnion offers thoughtful and strategic IP advisory services that reflect both legal depth and business awareness. Their team is particularly effective at helping clients structure IP portfolios to support commercial growth, licensing, and market entry strategies in Europe."

Andrea Cappai

"Andrea provides clear and practical guidance. He has strong technical knowledge and great communication skills, making collaboration easy."

"He is commercially astute and extremely reliable. He has been excellent for us in managing local online brand enforcement issues in Italy."

Simona Inchingalo

"Simona is an exceptional professional who combines deep technical expertise in mechanical patents with a sophisticated understanding of global business dynamics. Having collaborated for over 15 years, I consider her a cornerstone of our IP strategy. Her ability to oversee every facet of the consultancy while navigating the specific needs of a multinational corporation with worldwide interests is, in my experience, unrivaled in the industry."

Alberto Pelosi

"Alberto Pelosi demonstrates outstanding technical expertise and legal judgment in intellectual property matters, particularly in trademark and design. He is highly analytical, efficient, and detail-oriented, consistently delivering practical and well-reasoned advice. His ability to understand both the technical and commercial aspects of clients’ businesses makes his guidance especially valuable."

 

2025

"They are an excellent, reliable firm with good service levels. I have confidence in them."

A client praised the team for their "competence, reliability, availability, and responsiveness".

"Prompt, polite, and efficient."

A client appreciates the team's "expertise in patent law, strong drafting and prosecution skills, and responsive and transparent communication".

"Cost-effective, yet high-quality service."

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