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OFFICE

Milan Office

Via della Moscova 18, 20121
Tel: +39 02778875211
Fax: +39 0276018478
EMAIL: gianluca.decristofaro@lcalex.it

LANGUAGES

Italian English
PROFESSIONAL ORDER

Italy (Milan Bar)

Italian and European trademark and design attorney

Arbitrator of the ccTLD .it register

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Simona Casiraghi
simona.casiraghi@lcalex.it

Equity Partner

Gianluca
De Cristofaro

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OFFICE
Milan Office

Via della Moscova 18, 20121
Tel: +39 02778875211
Fax: +39 0276018478
EMAIL: gianluca.decristofaro@lcalex.it

LANGUAGES
Italian English
PROFESSIONAL ORDER

Italy (Milan Bar)

Italian and European trademark and design attorney

Arbitrator of the ccTLD .it register

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Simona Casiraghi
simona.casiraghi@lcalex.it

Gianluca is a Partner and Head of LCA’s IP, Media, Tech & Data Department.

For over 20 years, Gianluca has been assisting Italian and foreign clients in defining the best strategies to enhance, protect and manage their intellectual property assets.

Gianluca’s practice focuses on IP litigation (trademarks, domain names, designs, patents and know-how, copyright and unfair competition) and misleading and comparative advertising. Gianluca is an expert of the Extrajudicial Dispute Resolution Service Expert of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration, authorized to conduct UDPR proceedings for the reassignment of domain names registered in the cc TLD “.it”, and an arbitrator of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration in disputes relating to intellectual property rights and software.

Gianluca also assists clients in drafting and negotiating licensing and IP asset transfer agreements, technology transfer agreements, software licensing, assignment and development agreements (including in the context of important ERP projects), as well as sponsorship, co-branding, merchandising, testimonial, talent, influencer and other endorsement agreements.

In addition, Gianluca has significant experience in consumer protection and is frequently involved in proceedings before the Italian Competition Authority regarding unfair commercial practices, as well as in the drafting and review of e-commerce terms and conditions, including in the context of omnichannel projects (particularly in the fashion field).

Gianluca assists a number of big spender advertiser and communication agencies in the clearance of advertising campaigns and assists clients in misleading and comparative advertising matters before the ordinary courts, the Italian Competition Authority and the Italian Advertising Standards Authority.

Gianluca assisted an important Italian client in the first greenwashing case in Italy before an ordinary court and assists clients in the clearance green advertising campaigns.

As technology enthusiast, Gianluca has also always been involved in tech law issues, advising and litigating on personal data protection and software issues and, more recently, assisting clients in compliance activities related to the development, implementation and adoption of artificial intelligence systems and, more generally, in managing all contractual and IP-related issues arising from the use of AI in the technology and creative industries.

For his expertise in the IP, technology, and media sectors, Gianluca has received important national and international recognition; he has been ranked in Chambers Europe & Global since 2015, in Legal500 since 2018, in World Trademark Review since 2020, and has been named Italian IP (Trademark) Star by Managing IP since 2014 and has received the Client Choice Award 2018 and 2022 for IP/Copyright Italy.

Gianluca joined the firm in 2014.
Previously, he worked for leading Italian and foreign law firms, including BonelliErede in Milan, Amarjit & Advocates in New Delhi and Matheson in Dublin

OFFICE

Milan Office

Via della Moscova 18, 20121
Tel: +39 02778875211
Fax: +39 0276018478
EMAIL: gianluca.decristofaro@lcalex.it

LANGUAGES
Italian English
PROFESSIONAL ORDER

Italy (Milan Bar)

Italian and European trademark and design attorney

Arbitrator of the ccTLD .it register

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Simona Casiraghi
simona.casiraghi@lcalex.it

Gianluca is a Partner and Head of LCA’s IP, Media, Tech & Data Department.

For over 20 years, Gianluca has been assisting Italian and foreign clients in defining the best strategies to enhance, protect and manage their intellectual property assets.

Gianluca’s practice focuses on IP litigation (trademarks, domain names, designs, patents and know-how, copyright and unfair competition) and misleading and comparative advertising. Gianluca is an expert of the Extrajudicial Dispute Resolution Service Expert of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration, authorized to conduct UDPR proceedings for the reassignment of domain names registered in the cc TLD “.it”, and an arbitrator of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration in disputes relating to intellectual property rights and software.

Gianluca also assists clients in drafting and negotiating licensing and IP asset transfer agreements, technology transfer agreements, software licensing, assignment and development agreements (including in the context of important ERP projects), as well as sponsorship, co-branding, merchandising, testimonial, talent, influencer and other endorsement agreements.

In addition, Gianluca has significant experience in consumer protection and is frequently involved in proceedings before the Italian Competition Authority regarding unfair commercial practices, as well as in the drafting and review of e-commerce terms and conditions, including in the context of omnichannel projects (particularly in the fashion field).

Gianluca assists a number of big spender advertiser and communication agencies in the clearance of advertising campaigns and assists clients in misleading and comparative advertising matters before the ordinary courts, the Italian Competition Authority and the Italian Advertising Standards Authority.

Gianluca assisted an important Italian client in the first greenwashing case in Italy before an ordinary court and assists clients in the clearance green advertising campaigns.

As technology enthusiast, Gianluca has also always been involved in tech law issues, advising and litigating on personal data protection and software issues and, more recently, assisting clients in compliance activities related to the development, implementation and adoption of artificial intelligence systems and, more generally, in managing all contractual and IP-related issues arising from the use of AI in the technology and creative industries.

For his expertise in the IP, technology, and media sectors, Gianluca has received important national and international recognition; he has been ranked in Chambers Europe & Global since 2015, in Legal500 since 2018, in World Trademark Review since 2020, and has been named Italian IP (Trademark) Star by Managing IP since 2014 and has received the Client Choice Award 2018 and 2022 for IP/Copyright Italy.

Gianluca joined the firm in 2014.
Previously, he worked for leading Italian and foreign law firms, including BonelliErede in Milan, Amarjit & Advocates in New Delhi and Matheson in Dublin

Intellectual property

At LCA, we have long-standing expertise in the provision of contentious and non-contentious assistance on copyright and misleading and comparative advertising, trademarks and domain names, designs and models, patents, know-how, unfair competition
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IT & Data Protection

At LCA, we take great pride in the specific expertise we’ve gained in the management of privacy issues, ensuring full compliance with European (GDPR) and Italian legislation and with the directives issued by the Italian Data Protection Authority. We have years of experience in monitoring innovations in big data and cybersecurity.
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Litigation, Arbitration and ADR

At LCA, our expert advisors will assist you in the prevention, management and resolution of disputes, in civil and commercial matters. Whether you’re based in Italy or abroad, before an ordinary or special court, or subject to national and international arbitrations, we’re by your side every step of the way.
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Marketing, Loyalty and Promotions

Our professional team boasts specialist experience in the management and implementation of promotional, advertising and marketing initiatives, as well as loyalty and lead generation strategies in Italy and at the global level. We deal with all aspects of prize competitions and loyalty programs, assisting and advising our clients on the related legal and administrative issues.
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Start Up & Venture Capital

We know that innovation drives change. This is why, at LCA, we drive business incubators and accelerators, innovative entrepreneurs, and high potential start-ups to achieve the success they deserve. With our expert team by your side, we will guide you through each step of the process from concept through to full realisation and implementation. We are proud to represent a wide array of investors, from investment funds to family offices, and actively cover all facets of the technology market.
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Technology & Media

At LCA we know and deeply value the importance of technology. Our team are renowned for their expertise and services in the constantly evolving world of new technology, the web, digital and traditional media, telecommunications and, more generally, all information and communication technology.
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Manufacturing

The complex world of manufacturing can feel overwhelming. Comprising small and medium-sized companies, as well as renowned multinationals, it encompasses and straddles a multitude of sectors and markets, each with its own specific characteristics and specific corporate, commercial, contractual, organisational and operational features. Here at LCA, we can help your company meet its full business potential, in compliance with the numerous and changing regulations in force. With profound and expert knowledge of the industry, we can provide accurate, rapid and targeted solutions to meet your needs.
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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence represents a great opportunity for the entire productive world. LCA has long invested resources and expertise to create a highly specialised team on all regulatory effects, assisting the company not only to be compliant with the legal system but also to evaluate the AI systems that best serve the company's interests.
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Fashion & Luxury

LCA has developed a thriving luxury goods practice that is especially active in fashion, representing numerous globally famous fashion houses and high-end brands. The practice also represents clients in the areas of wines, watches, jewelry, and vehicles.
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