Margherita Banfi
Senior Associate
Margherita has been advising on intellectual property law for more than 15 years.
She advises on commercial IP matters and IP disputes. She has particular expertise in trademark, domain name, patent and commercial secret protection, advertising and unfair competition, with a particular focus on the field of fashion, luxury and design. She has a broad experience in advising on all aspects of exploitation of IP rights, with the drafting of opinions as well as negotiations and drafting of IP-related agreements, such as licences, coexistence and assignments of IP rights and sponsorship as well as in the management of IP due diligence and verification, including related agreements, in support of M&A operations. On the disputes side, Margherita deals with Italian proceedings and coordinates the defence strategy of proceedings abroad in cooperation with local correspondents.
Expertise
Recognition
“Rising Star.”
Legal 500, Italy, 2023, Intellectual Property
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted to the Italian Bar Association, 2001
Academic
Degree, Law, Università degli Studi di Milano, 1998
Languages
Italian, English, French
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.