Industrial and Intellectual Property

NCTM offers strategic and commercial advice for the enforcement and protection of all forms of intellectual property (trademarks, patents, geographical indications, industrial design, domain names, royalties, etc.).

NCTM has developed a strong network of law firms to assist in the protection of intellectual property across most jurisdictions and has become specialised in the protection of famous Italian brands.

Our advice covers:

• Litigation on trademarks and trade names
• Counterfeiting and of unfair competition - enforcement of customs duties
• Matters concerning ousting of dominion names
• Protection of copyright in the arts, publication and show business fields
• Advertising and communications
• Transfer of trademark licences, patents and know-how
• Trademark clearance
• Sponsoring agreements
• “Made in Italy”
• IP due diligence