LES Italia (Gruppo Giovani) e la Proprietà Intellettuale

Three years ago, the Unified Patent Court opened its doors across Europe. The question then was: will it work? Today, the answer is taking shape — and a new set of questions is emerging.

In this episode of the LES Italy Podcast — a project of the LES Italy Young Members Group — hosts Alice Viviana Niccoli (GA - Grimaldi Alliance) and Alessio Balbo (Studio Barbero), introduced by Giacomo Garbagnati (SG Legal, co-chair of the YMC LES Italy), sit down with two guests who were directly involved in the third edition of the "UPC +3 Years" event — a joint initiative of LES Germany, LES France, and LES Italy.

Gabriele Mohsler — Vice President Patent Creation Management at Ericsson, past President of LES Germany, and one of the driving forces behind the UPC +3 Years initiative. Gabriele brings an industry-leading perspective on how the UPC has reshaped patent creation, litigation strategy, and portfolio management at a global scale.

Mayeul Ottaviani — Attorney at the Paris Bar and UPC Representative at August Debouzy, Vice-Chair of the LES France Young Members Congress. Mayeul represents a generation of practitioners who have grown professionally alongside the UPC, handling high-profile cases before Local Divisions and the Court of Appeal.

In this conversation, we explore:

How the "UPC +3 Years" event came about, and why the collaboration between three LES chapters makes it unique in the European IP landscape
how the UPC has changed patent litigation, what it has achieved, and where it is heading
What young professionals should expect from events like this — and what they should be demanding
Why generational renewal matters, and what it means to involve the next generation not just as attendees, but as leaders
Why the LES community is one of the most vibrant and international networks for anyone working in IP

A cross-border, cross-generational conversation — practical, forward-looking, and grounded in real courtroom experience.

Enjoy the episode!

Benvenuti a una nuova puntata del Podcast LES Italia (Gruppo Giovani), in cui esploriamo i temi più attuali e strategici nel mondo della proprietà intellettuale e industriale insieme a professionisti di primo piano.

In questo episodio, guidati dai conduttori Alice Viviana Niccoli (GA - Grimaldi Alliance) e Alessio Balbo (Studio Barbero), con l'introduzione di Giacomo Garbagnati (SG Legal, co-chair del Gruppo Giovani LES), ci immergiamo nei temi più dibattuti emersi dal convegno "Recenti orientamenti della giurisprudenza in materia di proprietà industriale", tenutosi l'11 marzo 2026 presso l'Aula Magna del Palazzo di Giustizia del Tribunale di Milano — evento giunto alla sua dodicesima edizione, che riunisce i magistrati delle sezioni specializzate italiane per un confronto diretto sulle decisioni più rilevanti dell'anno.

Per affrontare questi temi, abbiamo il piacere di ospitare:

- Avv. Beatrice Cuseri – Avvocato presso lo studio Nunziante Magrone, membro LES Young;
- Avv. Marco Venturello – Avvocato presso lo studio Venturello e Bottarini, membro LES Italia.

Insieme, esploreremo tre temi di grande impatto pratico:

1. Tribunale Unificato dei Brevetti e opt-out: a partire da una recente e discussa ordinanza del Tribunale di Venezia, analizziamo la questione della competenza concorrente tra UPC e giudici nazionali durante il periodo transitorio e le criticità interpretative dell'articolo 83 dell'UPC Agreement.
2. Stabilizzazione dei provvedimenti cautelari: la Corte di Giustizia dell'Unione Europea, con la sentenza nella causa C-132/25, ha dichiarato incompatibile con la direttiva Enforcement la stabilizzazione dei provvedimenti cautelari prevista dal Codice della proprietà industriale italiano, aprendo un dibattito sulle conseguenze pratiche per imprenditori e professionisti e su una possibile disparità di trattamento rispetto ad altre materie.
3. Il caso Fiorentina – Diritto all'immagine, marchi e ambush marketing nello sport: analizziamo le sentenze del Tribunale e della Corte d'appello di Firenze su un caso che intreccia il diritto all'immagine delle persone giuridiche e dei beni, la contraffazione di marchi notori e lo sfruttamento parassitario dell'identità commerciale di una società sportiva.

Come sempre, vi guideremo attraverso una conversazione aperta e ricca di spunti pratici per chiunque operi nel mondo dell'IP e del diritto industriale — con un tocco di storia della LES Italia, grazie al racconto delle origini del convegno da parte di uno dei suoi fondatori.

Buon ascolto!

Welcome to the eight episode of the LES Italy Young Members Podcast, where we explore the most strategic topics in the world of intellectual property together with leading professionals and international experts.

In this episode, guided as always by Emanuela Bianco (Saglietti Bianco) and Alice Viviana Niccoli (EY Law Firm), we dive into a key theme for anyone working with innovation and technology: patent valorization.
How is the economic value of a patent created? How is it evaluated? And, most importantly, how can it be turned into a real asset capable of generating returns?

To help us answer these questions, we are honored to welcome two figures who have significantly contributed to shaping and innovating this field:

🔹 Erich Spangenberg – Co-Founder & CEO of SIM IP, a global reference in the financing and monetization of patent assets;
🔹 Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar – Past President of LES International, Partner at Boehmert & Boehmert, IAM Hall of Fame member, and one of the world’s leading experts in patent valuation

Together, we will explore two complementary and fascinating perspectives:
• the legal–economic approach to valuation and the methods used to establish fair and defensible royalties;
• the strategic and financial vision behind selecting the right assets, managing monetization, and choosing the most effective models to transform a patent into real, tangible value.

As always, we’ll guide you through an open and practical conversation filled with insights for anyone working in IP or technology transfer.

🎧 Tune in — this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Welcome to the seventh episode of the LES Italy Young Members Podcast, where we explore key current trends in intellectual property with the valuable contributions of top industry experts and professionals at both national and international levels.
In this episode, we dive into the growing role of arbitration and mediation as alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the IP world.
Today, under the brilliant moderation of Emanuela Bianco (Saglietti Bianco) and Alice Viviana Niccoli (EY Law Firm), we are honoured to host two distinguished guests, both internationally recognised for their expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution:
🔹 Isabelle Romet – Paris-based IP litigator with extensive experience in mediation before the PMAC and WIPO
🔹 Monique Sasson – Milan-based Italian-qualified lawyer and solicitor advocate, specialised in international arbitration and cross-border disputes
How do they differ across jurisdictions like Italy, France, and the UK?
And why should companies — and young lawyers — take them seriously?
🔊 Tune in and enjoy this deep dive into the future of dispute resolution in IP!

Welcome to the sixth episode of the LES Italy Young Members Podcast, where we explore how active involvement in LESI provides access to a high-value global network and allows professionals to contribute to the evolution of IP policies worldwide.
This episode features two leading voices from the LESI community, under the brilliant moderation of Emanuela Bianco (Saglietti Bianco) and Alice Viviana Niccoli (EY Law Firm):
Dana Robert Colarulli– Executive Director at LESI | Partner at ACG Advocacy
Jean-Christophe Troussel – President at LESI | Partner at Bird & Bird
Together, they share their perspectives on the mission and evolution of LESI, from strengthening education and networking through the Young Members Committee, to expanding LES's impact across new industries like aerospace and defense, and nurturing the next generation of leaders through programs such as the LESI Leadership Academy.
If you’re a young IP professional (or just passionate about IP), this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how LES is shaping the profession — and why your involvement matters.
The future of intellectual property is being shaped today — together.
Join LESI and be part of it.