Technical and legal assistance
Legal consulting on industrial property
The industrial property consultants at Brunacci & Partners have extensive experience in managing non-litigation industrial law issues and are able to provide dedicated technical-legal assistance, particularly in defending rights worldwide.
The protection of industrial property: a constant commitment
The protection of industrial property does not end with the filing of a patent or the registration of a trademark, but requires ongoing action to ensure its effectiveness. To handle potential disputes, Brunacci & Partners works with specialized attorneys who are ready to manage legal proceedings both in Italy and abroad.
Tailor-made legal advice
Brunacci & Partners fornisce perizie per la valutazione economica di brevetti, marchi e know-how, utilizzando metodologie consolidate in collaborazione con specialisti qualificati. Offriamo inoltre supporto per l’annotazione e la trascrizione dei diritti, nonché consulenze tecniche sia di parte che d’ufficio, assicurando una gestione efficace e aggiornata delle privative industriali.
Tailor-made legal advice
We offer comprehensive protection services thanks to a team of professionals experienced in handling a wide range of legal matters, including opinions on counterfeiting and the validity of patents, trademarks, and designs. We also draft assignment contracts, license agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, ensuring optimal protection of industrial property rights.
How is the economic value of a patent calculated?
The economic valuation of a patent can be carried out for various reasons, such as mergers or acquisitions, accounting factors, fundraising, licensing, or the buying and selling of intangible assets.
The economic valuation can be done using different methods, the most common of which are:
- Income Method: The most widely used, it is based on the income flows that the owner expects to generate during the life of the patent.
- Cost Method: The value of the patent is calculated based on the cost incurred by the company to develop it internally, or the cost it would incur to acquire it externally.
- Market Method: This method is based on the value of comparative transactions made in the market.
- Option Method: Based on a method originally developed to attribute value to certain instruments derived from the shares of publicly traded companies.
What is the trademark registration opposition procedure?
Opposition to the registration of a trademark is an administrative procedure in which a person who owns prior trademarks or rights already filed requests the Italian Patent and Trademark Office to refuse the registration , filed by a third party, of a similar national trademark.
How do you protect a patent?
It is common that, with the introduction of a new product to the market, identical copies may be developed at a similar or lower price. The exclusive rights granted by the registration of a patent give the holder the opportunity to claim compensation for any damages suffered. The patent holder can enforce their rights when they believe their patented invention has been copied, and as a result, they have lost competitiveness, market position, and profits.
If the patent holder suspects their patent has been infringed, it is essential to first identify the parties and the product involved. The most appropriate actions to take may vary, including:
- Warning letter
- Injunctive relief
- Legal proceedings
- Arbitration and mediation
