Professionals

Paolo Garavelli

Italian and European Patent Attorney, Professional Representative in Community Design matters before the EUIPO and Technical Consultant before the Turin Court.Paolo Garavelli graduated in Electro Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic of Turin.He has a broad range of experience, thanks to an extensive practice, in drafting and prosecuting European and Italian patent applications, handling a broad spectrum of subject-matter in the fields of mechanics, automotive, electronics, telecommunications, railway equipment, textile machines, domestic and industrial electrical equipment,  pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology fields, software and inventions performed through processors, and information technology. He is experienced in patent litigation before the Italian IP Courts, especially as Technical Consultant.He has also matured a considerable experience in the protection of trademarks, designs and models and has been involved in many national and international litigation cases in this field. He has an extensive experience of patent portfolio management, IP due diligence, enforcement and advisory work for clients. Languages: native Italian speaker, fluent in English, familiar with French and German.

Andrea Castaldo

Italian Patent and Trademark Attorney, Professional Representative in Community Design and Trademark matters before the EUIPO.Andrea Castaldo graduated in Management Engineering from the Polytechnic of Turin and is a licensed engineer who has also served as expert in the economic evaluation of patents and trademarks. He is a Member of the "Manager Engineers" Board of the Engineers Association in Turin and a Lecturer in the 2nd Degree Master for Biotechnology Rights at the LIUC University. He lectures on Intellectual Property matters at Bicocca University in Milan - Biotechnology School, and Ordine degli Ingegneri della Provincia di Torino, Polytechnic of Turin. He has a broad range of experience, thanks to an extensive practice, in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, handling a broad spectrum of subject-matter in the fields of electronics, telecommunications, automotive systems, mechanical, pharmaceutical and telecommunication fields, including software patents. He is experienced in patent litigation before the Italian IP Courts, especially as Technical Consultant. He has also matured a considerable experience in the protection of trademarks, designs and models and has been involved in many national and international litigation cases in this field. He has an extensive experience of trademark and patent portfolio management, IP due diligence, enforcement and advisory work for clients.Languages: native Italian speaker, fluent in French and English.

Alberto Leoncini

Italian and European Patent Attorney, Professional Representative in Community Design matters before the EUIPO and Technical Consultant. Alberto Leoncini graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Genoa. He has a broad range of experience, thanks to an extensive practice, in drafting and prosecuting European and Italian patent applications, handling a broad spectrum of subject-matter in the fields of mechanics, automotive, electronics, telecommunications, railway equipment, textile machines, domestic and industrial electrical equipment, pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology fields, software and inventions performed through processors. He is experienced in patent litigation before the Italian IP Courts, especially as Technical Consultant. He has also matured a considerable experience in the protection of designs and models and has been involved in many national and international litigation cases in this field. He has an extensive experience of patent portfolio management, IP due diligence, enforcement and advisory work for clients. Languages: native Italian speaker, fluent in English, familiar with French.

Roberto Nani

Doctor in Engineering. Technical Consultant for the Bergamo Court. Graduated in Mechanical Engineering at the Politecnico of Milan. Search Doctor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Padua with a thesis about analysing the state of the art and systematic innovation methods.He provides consultancy in the field of innovation for defining new products and processes.Expert in structural computation and solid modelling.He worked as teache in the II Level University Master in Biotechnology Law at the LIUC University and in the P.I. Operating Master and Fight against counterfeiting (MOPI).

Mario Lanera

Engineer and Specialist in Industrial Property. Expert in Italian Trademarks, Designs, and Patents, with a solid background in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University Federico II of Naples. He is registered with the Engineers' Order of the Province of Naples and a member of the Patents and Trademarks Commission. With over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, gained at Accenture, where he held the role of Quality Assurance Lead, managing the testing and validation of software, web, mobile, and client/server applications for the entire development cycle. He has worked with major national and international companies, including Wind, Telecom, KPN, Mediaset Infinity, TIMvision, and Enel. As an Industrial Property specialist, he supports companies and professionals in the strategic protection of their innovations, with particular expertise in drafting Italian patent applications. His expertise covers high-tech sectors, including mechanics, electronics, automation, software, and artificial intelligence. He also provides targeted consultancy for identity research and the protection of Trademarks and Designs, helping businesses enhance and defend their brand both in Italy and Europe.

Luca Garavelli

Specialist in Italian Trademarks, Designs, and Patents at the ABREMAR Headquarters in Turin. He attended the Convey preparation course for Patent Consultants and has experience in both drafting and prosecuting Italian and European patent applications, with a particular focus on the fields of mechanics, automotive, electronics, telecommunications, railway equipment, textile machinery, household and industrial electrical appliances, pharmaceuticals, chemistry and biotechnology, software and computer-implemented inventions, and information technology. He has also gained experience in the protection of trademarks, designs, and models. Languages: Native Italian speaker, fluent in English.

Patrizio Tiziano Locatelli Quacchia

Expert in patents with solid experience in materials engineering and innovative technologies. He has a strong technical background acquired in both academic and industrial settings. He worked as a CAE, Materials & Testing Engineer at BeonD S.r.l., handling project management, material and component testing, advanced sensor technology, and battery analysis. Previously, he was a research fellow at the Politecnico di Torino in the IEHV (Innovative Electric Hybrid Vehicles) group, specializing in the characterization of composite and metallic materials, FEM analysis, and structural simulations. Graduated in Materials Engineering from the Politecnico di Torino, he combines advanced technical skills with experience in research and the development of innovative technologies and in the drafting and management of scientific publications. Languages: Native Italian, fluent in English.