Giovanni Ghirardi
Partner
Milan

Biography
A true litigator with a passion for new technology andinnovation, Giovanni Ghirardi has been at the forefrontof a substantial number of cases in the patent,
trademark and design fields. Many of these resulted indecisions of seminal importance on issues such as
infringement by equivalence, the role of prosecution
history in patent construction, contributory
infringement, validity and infringement of SPCs, coexistence agreements, and others.
Giovanni navigates multinational and local clients
through matters related to pharmaceuticals, biotech,
medical devices, chemicals, consumer goods andfashion, combining his litigation skills with a deep
knowledge of these industries.
He is particularly sought after for litigations with crossborder implications, often involving complex panEuropean issues and before the newly establishedUnified Patent Court (UPC).
Easy to reach and straightforward in talking, Giovanni isappreciated for his clear communication style and for
his ability to provide a clear global view of a legal
situation. He has learnt over the years that listening
carefully to what clients have to say and being practicalin his advice is a key to success.
Giovanni is regularly listed in all prominent legal
directories such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal
500, IP Stars (Managing IP), IAM Patent 1000, andWorld Trademark Review 1000.

Phone+39 02 720 2521

Fax
+39 02 72025252

Emailgiovanni.ghirardi@hoganlovells.com

Languages
EnglishItalianFrenchPractices
Patents
Trademarks and Brands
Designs
Intellectual Property
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Regulatory
Trade Secrets and Confidential
Know-how
IP Litigation, Arbitration, andAlternative Dispute Resolution

He is recognized by clients as a notable practitioner in
the Intellectual Property market and praised for his
powerful oratorial skills and deep knowledge of thelaw.

Representative experience
Assistance to a leading pharma company ininfringement proceedings concerning an SPC covering
the combination of three active principles
Assistance to a leading pharma company ininfringement proceedings involving one of thecompany's core patents for the treatment of cancer
Assistance to a worldwide producer of medical devices
in a pan-European patent litigation concerning a TAVI
aortic valve and delivery deviceAssistance to a leading pharma company in a litigation
against generic companies concerning the eligibility of
their generic drugs to obtain reimbursement from theItalian Health Authority
Assistance to a tobacco industry technologies provider
in a dispute involving alleged trade secrets
misappropriation, patent infringement and unfair
competition for the filing of divisional patents
Assistance to a leading chemical company in urgent
search proceedings based on a patent for the coldsterilization of beverages
Assistance to a leading multinational technology
company in the management of their Italian IPportfolio
Assistance to a leading e-commerce platform company
in the management of their trademark portfolio
Assistance to a leading biotech company in the panEuropean enforcement of their SPCs and process
patents against biosimilars
Assistance to a worldwide technology company invarious IP matters concerning copyright, artificial
intelligence and software issues

Industries
Life Sciences and Health Care
ConsumerTechnology and Telecoms
Manufacturing and Industrials
Automotive and Mobility

Areas of focus
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Medical Devices
Fashion and Luxury Brands
Retail and Consumer Goods
IP Rights in TransactionsStrategic Counseling and Portfolio
Development

Education and admissions
Education
LL.M., London School of Economics,
1998
Law degree (cum laude), Universityof Milan, 1993

Memberships
EPLAW (European Patent Lawyers
Association)
International Trademark Association(INTA)
Licensing Executives Society (LES)
ItaliaAccoladesAwards and rankings
Shortlisted as Practitioner of the year, EMEAManaging IP Awards, 2024
Hall of Fame, Intellectual Property, The Legal 500
EMEA, 2020 - 2024
Band 2, Intellectual Property, Chambers Global, 2019
- 2024
Band 2, Intellectual Property, Chambers Europe, 2019- 2024
Gold Band for Enforcement and Litigation, WorldTrademark Review 1000, 2021 - 2024
Trademark Star, IP Stars (Managing IP), 2019 - 2023
Patent Star, IP Stars (Managing IP), 2019 - 2023
Silver Band for Patent Litigation, IAM Patent 1000,
2019 - 2023

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A wonderful lawyer, who isproactive, quick and achieves great
results in oppositions and civil trials

World Trademark Review 1000,
2023
Creative problem solver

World Trademark Review 1000,
2022
Giovanni Ghirardi has extensive
experience representing clients fromthe pharmaceutical and IT sectors inpatent protection and trade markopposition proceedings

Chambers Europe, 2022
Giovanni Ghirardi is a great lawyer
who is able to provide the highestquality legal advice whilst having aclear perspective of what theinternal needs are and businessstandpoints of the client

Chambers Global, 2022
Giovanni Ghirardi is a stylish,knowledgeable partner. He is clear
thinking and gets great results.

The Legal 500, 2024
Giovanni Ghirardi knows perfectly
the Italian civil law and Italian IP
code

Chambers Global and Europe, 2023

Giovanni is helpful and proposescreative solutions

Chambers Global and Europe, 2024
Giovanni is technically and legally
astuteChambers Global and Europe, 2024
He is very attentive to technicalissues, which he wants tounderstand as thoroughly as
possible

Chambers Global and Europe, 2024