Roberto Valenti

Partner
About

Roberto Valenti is a partner of DLA Piper, head of the Life Sciences sector in Italy. He has over 25 years of experience of handling intellectual property matters, specifically focusing on trade secret litigation in different industries such as mechanical, life science, chemical, etc.

He advises leading Italian and international clients on various non contentious and contentious IP cases, focusing on soft IP, data and trade secrets, particularly in the life sciences sector.

He is the President of the Life Sciences Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy and Co-Chair of the INTA Trade Secrets SubCommittee on Model Trade Secrets Law".

He regularly speaks at seminars and conferences in Italy and abroad.

Professional QualificationsAvvocato admitted to the Milan Bar
Languages
  • Italian
  • English

Awards

Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, The Legal 500 EMEA and a number of other client surveys have identified Roberto as a leading individual in the IP field, with particular reference to the Life Sciences arena.

Education
  • Law degree, University of Pavia
  • Ph.D. in Intellectual Property, University of Pavia

Insight Overview

Roberto frequently organises conferences and seminars regarding intellectual property matters.

Prior Experience

  • 2007 - to date, DLA Piper, Milan - Partner
  • 2004 - 2007, LGV Avvocati, Milan - Founding partner
  • 1995 - 2003, Italian law firm, Milan - Associate

Scientific Activity

Roberto collaborates with the University of Pavia and the University of Urbino.

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Chairman of the Life Science Working Group of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy
  • Member of the IP Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy
  • Member of INTA, AIPPI, LES