IP LAW GALLI provides specialized assistance, both in court (and arbitration) and out-of-court, to Italian and international clients in relation to every aspect of industrial and intellectual property law, distinguishing itself as a practice of excellence in the field of the protection, improvement and management of inventions, distinctive signs and copyrighted works. This personalized assistance is offered not only within national borders but also on a global level. Indeed, the firm has, for many years, availed itself of and fruitfully collaborated with a select network of international professionals. More specifically, it has many years of experience in litigation, including cross-border litigation, and in consultancy in relation to patents (particularly in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, IT and automotive industries), trademarks (particularly in the fashion and luxury, food & beverage and sports sectors), designs and models (particularly in the high-end furniture, packaging and fashion sectors), trade secrets, appellations of origin and geographical indications, made in, copyright and related rights (including software and databases), domain names and new plant varieties. The firm also handles with the negotiation and drafting of contracts, drafts opinions, performs due diligence on all types of IP rights and manages and coordinates customs monitoring programs, useful for the purposes of ensuring that clients have the most effective possible protection possible for their IP portfolio. The firm is also able to offer its clients prosecution services (registration of trademarks and patents at all competent offices, both national and International, as well as assistance in any administrative procedures before these offices), where necessary using external professionals with proven experience.