Know How

Our protection solutions for your technical-industrial know-how and confidential information, derived from a wealth of technical experience and business expertise.

Our solutions to protect the confidential information of your company, from know-how to specific commercial and technical knowledge

Companies that make innovation one of the key objectives of their mission often develop know-how, in various fields, potentially of great value: such knowledge can be identified in a particular production process, in an innovative industrial project, in a procedure which increases an organization’s competitiveness, optimizing production time.

However, know-how is not always considered worthy of protection, not because it is not innovative but because it is often disclosed, even if accidentally. It is essential to protect your company’s confidential information, preventing competitors from stealing it, and consequently compromising your business advantage.

Although know-how is not a “registered” right such as a patent or trademark, it is nevertheless protected under the Industrial Property Code, making it possible to enhance and better protect its corporate knowledge assets.

Targeted, confidential and effective support

Thanks to the legal background and the high technical specialization of its members, our team can help you in the enhancement and protection of your company’s know-how, trade secrets and confidential information.

We work closely with your company to evaluate the prospects and benefits of protecting your know-how and confidential information.

We help you implement all the necessary precautions for maintaining the confidentiality of your know-how and your trade secrets, always with the utmost discretion.

Team

Marina Banchetti

In over thirty years of activity, I have contributed to the protection and development of numerous successful products.

Giulia Beltrame

With passion and dedication, I provide legal assistance and consultancy in the field of industrial property, in addition to matters of unfair competition, copyright, and privacy.

Dario Biallo

My academic career and the skills gained in the professional field allow me to support clients on issues related to different technology sectors.

Enrico Boario

I follow our clients step by step, assisting in their every need to obtain the broadest protection for their products.

Marco Bonatto

Since joining Barzanò & Zanardo in 2011, I have utilized my technical and linguistic experience in patent and design consultation.

Carlo Bottero

The technical and legal skills developed throughout the years allow me to fully understand the needs of the clients and support them in every aspect of intellectual property.

Emanuela Branca

With Barzanò & Zanardo since 2000, I make my technical and linguistic experience available in the consultancy of patents and designs.

Riccardo Burchielli

Thanks to more than 25 years of experience, as well as to my team, I provide assistance to companies in the analysis and protection of their products from a variety of perspectives.

Tamara Casci

Since 2004 I have dealt with patent protection for innovations in the industries of food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Francesco Celluprica

My academic background and professional experience allow me to evaluate, along with the legal issues, the economic and commercial aspects of each individual case.

Fausto Colella

I have years of experience in the management of multinational groups.

Simona Cosenza

For over fifteen years I have been assisting companies, primarily those operating in the mechanical sector, in the registration and protection of their patents.

Sara De Filippis

I have a technical and artistic background which allows me to thoroughly analyze the products and understand which features require protection.

Sergio Di Gennaro

Over 25 years of experience in the sector allows me to handle a wide range of issues and quickly identify the best potential solutions for the client.

Paolo Ferriero

With Barzanò & Zanardo since 2009, I provide my technical experience to patent and design consulting.

Fabio Fischetti

Thanks to my specialization and the various perspectives provided by my team, I am able to create tailor-made strategies.

Paolo Frare

20 years of professional activity, in a consulting firm and as in-house attorney, allow me to deal with patent matters keeping a strong business-oriented perspective

Serena Gitto

Since joining Barzanò & Zanardo in 1999, my primary focus has been consultancy related to patent rights in the fields of pharmaceutical chemistry and biotechnology.

Carlo Luigi Iannone

For over 35 years I have been working in the field of Industrial Property, with a focus on patents and designs, their national and international protection, as well as the management of talks and negotiations with third parties.

Massimo Locatelli

What matters most to me in my work is trying to look at things from the client’s point of view.

Greta Mondini

I make my expertise and analytical approach available in the consultancy of patents and designs.

Chiara Mulas

Patent attorney with a background in industrial design.

Filippo Santi

My technical skills combined with my communication skills allow me to guide clients in obtaining the best patent protection for their innovative products and processes.

Francesco Stampa

The experience gained in the R&D department of a large industrial group now enables me to offer specialized consulting tailored to the client’s needs.

Andrea Tiburzi

Patent consultant with training in management control and financial analysis.

Luca Torredimare

I assist domestic and international clients with the protection of their inventions in order to provide a competitive advantage for them in the market.

Angelo Veronesi

Since 2011 I have worked in the field of electromechanical, computer and design patents.

Giuseppe Vitillo

I strive to stay up to date so that I am always able to guarantee the highest standards in the protection of client’s innovations.

Alfredo Zanardo

An in-depth understanding of Barzanò & Zanardo, built on strong foundations. My nineteen-year journey has placed me at the head of this great team of professionals, whom I am proud to have helped create.

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