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Elena Varese

Elena Varese

Partner
Early Years Partner
About

Elena Varese is the Early Years Partner on DLA Piper's Executive Committee, Global Co-Chair of the Trademark, Copyright, and Media group, and Co-Head of the Consumer Goods, Food & Retail Sector in Italy.

Elena specialises in contentious and non-contentious multi-jurisdictional matters in intellectual property, fashion law, advertising and unfair competition before the national courts, the Italian Trademark Office and the EU General Court. She manages intricate litigation and prepares detailed legal opinions on trademarks, designs, geographical indications, copyrights, domain names,...

Elena Varese is the Early Years Partner on DLA Piper's Executive Committee, Global Co-Chair of the Trademark, Copyright, and Media group, and Co-Head of the Consumer Goods, Food & Retail Sector in Italy.

Elena specialises in contentious and non-contentious multi-jurisdictional matters in intellectual property, fashion law, advertising and unfair competition before the national courts, the Italian Trademark Office and the EU General Court. She manages intricate litigation and prepares detailed legal opinions on trademarks, designs, geographical indications, copyrights, domain names, and advertising across a diverse range of industries including fashion, food, toys, technology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics.

Elena is also adept at drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts such as distribution, supply, licensing, franchising, sponsorship and influencer collaboration agreements.

Professional QualificationsAvvocato admitted to the Milan Bar
Languages
  • French
  • Italian
  • English
Education
  • University of Genoa, Law degree
  • University College London (UCL), LL.M in Intellectual Property Law
  • Fordham University School of Law, Fashion Institute, Attendance to Fashion Law Course

Prior Experience

Before joining DLA Piper, Elena worked for leading Italian and international law firms. 

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Member of the Alumni association of University College London (Alumni UCL)
  • Member of Federazione Italiana Sommelier Albergatori Ristoratori (FISAR) and Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI)

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Location

Milan
Via della Posta 7
Milan
20123
Italy