A team of professionals at your service
The protection of intellectual property by its very nature requires a broad spectrum of technical and linguistic skills that go well beyond the legal. The basic technical training of all our consultants includes numerous scientific-legal disciplines and has always represented an added value that has distinguished the Brunacci & Partners firm.
Thanks to the ability to synergistically exploit the different professional skills and specializations, together with the qualifications obtained by the consultants that make up Brunacci & Partners, the firm has now become an authoritative point of reference among consultants in intellectual and industrial property.
MARCO BRUNACCI
Founding Partner
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bologna.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Trademarks and Patents Section.
Accredited Representative before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
SPECIALIZATION
– Drafting, filing, and prosecution of Italian patents and designs, European patents, European Union designs, international PCT applications, and foreign patent applications;
– Filing, registration, and renewal procedures for Italian and foreign trademarks, European Union trademarks, and international registrations;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Prior art searches and legal opinions on the validity and infringement of trademarks, patents, and designs;
– Court-appointed expert in invalidity and infringement proceedings concerning trademarks, patents, and designs;
– Opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office.
TECHNICAL FIELDS
Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials technology.
DANIELE GRANA
Partner
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Patent Section.
Registered European Patent Attorney.
SPECIALIZATION
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Court-appointed expert in nullity and infringement proceedings concerning patents and designs;
– Drafting, filing, and prosecution of Italian patents and designs, European patents, European Union designs, international PCT applications, and foreign patent applications;
– Prior art searches and legal opinions on validity and infringement of patents and designs;
– Opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office.
TECHNICAL FIELDS
Electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, and mechanics.
EMANUELE LUPPI
Partner
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Trademarks and Patents Section.
Accredited Representative before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
SPECIALIZATION
– Drafting, filing, and prosecution of Italian patents and designs, European patents, European Union designs, international PCT applications, and foreign patent applications;
– Filing, registration, and renewal procedures for Italian and foreign trademarks, European Union trademarks, and international registrations;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Prior art searches and legal opinions on the validity and infringement of trademarks, patents, and designs;
– Court-appointed expert in invalidity and infringement proceedings concerning trademarks, patents, and designs;
– Opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office.
TECHNICAL FIELDS
Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials technology.
FILIPPO ZOLI
Partner
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Trademarks and Patents Section.
Accredited Representative before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
SPECIALIZATION
– Drafting, filing, and prosecution of Italian patents and designs, European patents, European Union designs, international PCT applications, and foreign patent applications;
– Filing, registration, and renewal procedures for Italian and foreign trademarks, European Union trademarks, and international registrations;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Prior art searches and legal opinions on the validity and infringement of trademarks, patents, and designs;
– Court-appointed expert in invalidity and infringement proceedings concerning trademarks, patents, and designs;
– Opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office.
TECHNICAL FIELDS
Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials technology.
FEDERICA BERTACCHI
Partner
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree in Industrial Biotechnology from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Patent Section.
SPECIALIZATION
– Drafting, filing, and prosecution of Italian patents and designs, European patents, European Union designs, international PCT applications, and foreign patent applications;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Prior art searches and legal opinions on the validity and infringement of patents and designs;
– Court-appointed expert in invalidity and infringement proceedings concerning patents and designs.
TECHNICAL FIELDS
Biotechnology, chemistry, materials technology, mechanics.
ANGELA PRUNELLA
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Law degree from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Trademark Section.
Accredited Representative before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Qualified to practice law.
SPECIALIZATION
– Filing, prosecution, registration, and renewal of Italian and foreign trademarks, European Union trademarks, and international registrations;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Clearance searches and legal opinions on the validity and infringement of trademarks;
– Court-appointed expert in invalidity and infringement proceedings concerning trademarks;
– Opposition proceedings before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM);
– Copyright law;
– Legal and contractual consultancy.
ELISA BALLESTRAZZI
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree in Languages for the Promotion of Cultural Activities from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Trademark Section.
Accredited Representative before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
SPECIALIZATION
– Filing, prosecution, registration, and renewal of Italian and foreign trademarks, European Union trademarks, and international registrations;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Clearance searches and legal opinions on validity and infringement of trademarks;
– Court-appointed expert in invalidity and infringement proceedings concerning trademarks;
– Opposition proceedings before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM).
FELIPE COSTANTINI
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Patent Section.
SPECIALIZATION
– Drafting, filing, and prosecution of Italian patents and designs, European patents, European Union designs, international PCT applications, and foreign patent applications;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Prior art searches and legal opinions on the validity and infringement of patents and designs;
– Court-appointed expert in invalidity and infringement proceedings concerning patents and designs.
TECHNICAL FIELDS
Electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, and mechanics.
MATTIA TOGNIN
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Padua.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Patent Section.
SPECIALIZATION
– Drafting, filing, and prosecution of Italian patents and designs, European patents, European Union designs, international PCT applications, and foreign patent applications;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Prior art searches and legal opinions on the validity and infringement of patents and designs;
– Court-appointed expert in invalidity and infringement proceedings concerning patents and designs.
TECHNICAL FIELDS
Electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, and mechanics.
FRANCESCA BALDELLI
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Law degree from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Trademark Section.
Accredited Representative before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Qualified to practice law.
SPECIALIZATION
– Filing, prosecution, registration, and renewal of Italian and foreign trademarks, European Union trademarks, and international registrations;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Clearance searches and legal opinions on the validity and infringement of trademarks;
– Court-appointed expert in invalidity and infringement proceedings concerning trademarks;
– Opposition proceedings before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM).
ELISA TEGGI
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree in Environmental Sustainability Engineering from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Patent Section.
SPECIALIZATION
– Drafting, filing, and prosecution of Italian patents and designs, European patents, European Union designs, international PCT applications, and foreign patent applications;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Prior art searches and legal opinions on the validity and infringement of patents and designs.
TECHNICAL FIELDS
Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials technology.
FEDERICO ZACCHI
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Law degree from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
SPECIALIZATION
– Filing, prosecution, registration, and renewal of Italian and foreign trademarks, European Union trademarks, and international registrations;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Clearance searches and legal opinions on the validity and infringement of trademarks;
– Opposition proceedings before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM).
MICHELE ARLETTI
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree in Economics and Commerce with specializations in Marketing and Finance from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
SPECIALIZATION
– Strategic consultancy for the implementation of corporate promotion activities;
– Research and identification of opportunities for expanding business activities in the Italian and foreign markets;
– Management and updating of relationships with Italian and foreign partners to evaluate new professional opportunities and branding initiatives.
ANNA CARMIGNATO
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Degree with honors in Humanities, with a specialization in History (Historiography of Law), from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.
QUALIFICATION
Member of the Italian National Institute of Industrial Property Consultants – Trademarks and Designs Section.
Accredited Representative before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
SPECIALIZATION
– Filing, prosecution, registration, and renewal of Italian and foreign trademarks, European Union trademarks, and international registrations;
– Filing, prosecution, registration, and renewal of Italian and foreign designs, European Union designs, and international registrations;
– Out-of-court technical consultancy;
– Clearance searches and legal opinions on validity and infringement of trademarks, designs, and models;
– Court-appointed expert in invalidity and infringement proceedings concerning trademarks, designs, and models;
– Opposition proceedings before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM);
– Copyright law;
– Legal and contractual consultancy in IP matters;
– Brand protection and enforcement on the internet.