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Quick facts
Year of Establishment

1993

Number of Partners

11

Total Number of IP Practitioners

40

Languages Spoken at the Firm

Italian, English, French, German, Spanish

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Trade mark prosecution - law firms
IP transactions
IP transactions
UPC litigation
Firm overview

Trevisan & Cuonzo, established in 1993, is one of the leading independent Italian law firms working with some of the most technologically advanced and innovative businesses and industry leaders around the globe.
The firm delivers client focused, industry specific, commercially aligned legal expertise covering a wide range of industrial sectors including electronics, chemical, automotive, food and nutrition, life sciences, telecommunications, media and entertainment, information technology and sports.
Trevisan & Cuonzo has established a commanding reputation both domestically and internationally for its success and in-depth business and industry knowledge in intellectual property, commercial and product liability litigation.
Intellectual property represents the core of Trevisan & Cuonzo. Our lawyers offer strategic and commercial advice on the identification, procurement and exploitation of IP rights for both offensive and defensive purposes before the Italian and European Courts.
Trevisan & Cuonzo is formed by a group of lawyers committed to excellence in the practice of law with the highest ethical standards and operates as a single independent partnership.
The firm has a network of offices in Milan, Rome, Parma and Bari.

Network Memberships
  • INTA
  • LES
  • AIPPI
  • IBA
  • GRUR
  • Marques
  • EPLAW
Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas
Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, ITC litigation, Life sciences IP, Patent contentious, Patent prosecution, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark prosecution

Key Sector Expertise
Advertising, Agriculture, Artificial intelligence, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Construction & materials, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, Food & beverage, FMCG, Furniture, Hospitality & leisure, ICT & software, Industrials, Internet, Life sciences, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Media, Medical device, Oil & gas, Pharmaceutical, Sports, Telecommunication, Tobacco, Universities & research, Utilities, Retail

Address:
Via Brera, 6
Milano
20121
Tel:+390286463313 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.trevisancuonzo.com
2026 Edition
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Overview

Trevisan & Cuonzo is a leading law firm in Italy for intellectual property litigation with expertise in the automotive, construction, life sciences, mechanical, electronics and consumer goods sectors. The firm has developed a formidable reputation in life sciences and engineering patent disputes.  

In February 2022, Trevisan & Cuonzo Intellectual Property Services joined forces with Bianchetti & Minoja under a new consortium. The partners have multiple associates to support them in patent litigation.  

Notable practitioners: Gabriel Cuonzo, Luca Trevisan, Daniela Ampollini.  

Gabriel Cuonzo is the managing partner and head of life sciences.

Testimonials

2025

"We have a longstanding relationship with Trevisan, and it is simple and easy to work with them."

"[They have an] immediate understanding of our need."

"[A] reputable firm."

"Deep knowledge of the [IP] sector."

"The firm consistently provides high-quality counsel in a timely manner. The team is very easy to work with and cordial."

"The team of Vittorio Cerulli and Maurizio Santoro are highly responsive and available. We have developed a very good working relationship [with them]."

"Business-focused pragmatic advice."

"Very good legal knowledge, commercial approach."

"They are prompt to respond and action instructions."

"A very solid blend of legal and business counsel provided with pragmatic solutions."

Linked Reviews
Patent

The firm represented Boehringer in infringement proceedings brought against an API manufacturer belonging to the Teva group. It also represented Intel in multiple patent infringement proceedings in Italy before the Court of Milan. Patent litigator Gordon Harris joined the firm as Of Counsel from Gowling WLG.

Trade mark

The practice assisted 3M Company in opposition and litigation, culminating in favourable court decisions and an out-of-court settlement.

Copyright & related rights

Case highlights include advice related to an automated solutions company on open-source licensing. Software infringement was also completed for a technology company.

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