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Avvocato, Partner: Tankred Thiem
Quick facts
Firm - Year of Establishment

2003

Number of Partners

3

Other qualified practitioners

3

Total number of practitioners

6

Practitioners (worldwide)

6

Languages

Italiano, Inglese, Tedesco

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Patent disputes
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark
Patent
Trade mark prosecution - law firms
Firm overview

LGV has exceptional experience in all IP matters and an international breadth including Italian and foreign professionals, all of whom are at least proficient in English and their respective languages.
 
The Patent department advises on patents and know-how matters across a wide range of technologies, from mechanical system (including textiles, manufacturing equipment and automotive applications) to cutting-edge innovations in microelectronics, optical media, and embedded system. The team has also handled complex mandates in the pharmaceutical, medical device, food and beverage, chemical, biotech and biomaterials.

The Copyright, IT and TMT department, one of the firm’s longest-standing and most distinguished practices. It represents both rightsholders and users of creative works covering everything, from the most traditional content - such as lyrics, photography and literary, musical, and visual works to the emerging digital media, including software, AI-generated content, television, videogames, websites, online platforms.  copyright as applied to new technologies is a core focus of the practice with extensive experience in both advisory work and litigation.

The Trademark & Design department protects some of the most prestigious trademarks, distinctive signs and designs across a broad spectrum of sectors of industry, including fashion, sport equipment, automotive, insurance and consumer goods. The team acts for leading multinational clients in the protection, enforcement and strategic management of their IP assets.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas

Copyright, Copyright & related rights, Intellectual property, Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), ITC litigation, Patent (contentious), Trade mark (contentious), Trade mark (prosecution)

Key Sector Expertise

Artificial intelligence, Automotive, Computer technology & services, E-commerce, Fashion & luxury goods, Food and beverage, Healthcare, ICT & software, Life sciences, Mechanical, Industrials, Media, Insurance, Music, Pharmaceutical, Technology hardware, Telecommunication

Address:
Via Privata Cesare Battisti, 2 Milano, MI
20122 Italy
Tel:+39025406971 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.lgvavvocati.it/
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Overview

LGV Avvocati is an IP-orientated law firm in cross-border litigation. In the area of patents and know-how, the firm has obtained several judicial search orders. Unfair competition capacity is equally revered on the market.  

Notable practitioners: Simona Lavagnini, Luigi Goglia and Tankred Thiem. 

The Founding partner is Simona Lavagnini.

Testimonials

2026

"Blend of commercial acumen and academic rigour."

"They stand out as one of the most competent and forward‑thinking intellectual property law firms I have worked with. Their team combines deep technical understanding with strategic legal insight, offering precise and consistent guidance troughout the whole litigation process."

"Very smart and objective when discussing prosecution options in view of possible future enforcement of a patent."

"LGV Avvocati has extensive experience in intellectual property litigation, including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright. This is particularly distinctive, as the firm is able to grasp even highly complex patent matters. LGV Avvocati is also highly attentive to clients’ needs and provides candid, straightforward advice."

"LGV Avvocati has extensive experience in trademark prosecution and is able to deal with highly complex trademark matters."

Luigi Goglia

"Creative and commercially minded, but with the technical expertise and experience to underpin it."

"Luigi is incredibly thorough but always keeps things practical. He has a real knack for spotting issues before they arise and shaping solid, well‑thought‑out solutions. You feel you're in good hands from the very first conversation."

 

2025

"I chose LGV since they are highly experienced in IP and very good at dealing with trademark, design and patent cases. [They have] a very good ratio of quality they deliver and fees they apply."

"They provide prompt feedback and are always willing to help."

"They have a diverse group of professionals with specialised expertise across various legal areas, which allows them to handle a wide range of matters with confidence and precision."

"I like their availability, quality of work and good [fees]."

"They have always provided me with excellent service."

"Reliable and experienced lawyers."

"I like [their] lawyers. [They] give clear, commercial advice, without over-engineering the point. The firm's partners are down-to-earth, commercially savvy and technically excellent."

Linked Reviews
Trade mark

Assorted cases included litigation for Birkenstock IP before the Appeal Court of Milan and an anti-counterfeiting case before the Supreme Court for a fashion house.

Patent

The firm represented R2 Semiconductor in a patent dispute before the Enterprise Court. It also acted for Forvet Spa before the Enterprise Court of Turin.

Copyright & related rights

Case highlights include infringement litigation for Universal Music Italia before the Enterprise Court of Milan. Software and television litigation were completed on the domestic market.

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