Luca Giove

Luca Giove is a Founding Partner at GR Legal (Milan and Padua) with over 25 years of dedicated practice in intellectual property, technology, and life sciences law. He specializes in high-stakes IP litigation, cross-border patent disputes, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), representing domestic and multinational clients across highly technical and commercial sectors. Luca’s practice focuses heavily on complex IP litigation before the Italian Specialized IP Divisions, the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) He is registered as an official representative with the UPC. Throughout his career, he has successfully led and coordinated complex patent litigation strategies, including multijurisdictional parallel court actions. His contentious patent expertise spans diverse technology sectors, with particular emphasis on: Chemical & Pharmaceutical: Patent validity, infringement, second medical use claims, and Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs). Biotechnology & Life Sciences: Genetic and biotech inventions, along with related regulatory framework matters. Electronics & Mechanics: High-tech devices, industrial equipment, and mechanical innovations. In addition to patents, his litigation practice encompasses trade secrets, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, and unfair competition, as well as complex IP/ICT commercial contracting. With a deep understanding of dispute strategy, Luca has acted as party counsel in domestic and international arbitration proceedings involving complex technical, patent, and licensing disputes. Beyond formal litigation and arbitration, he has extensive experience in negotiating out-of-court settlements and guiding clients toward amicable dispute resolution. His strategic approach allows clients to achieve effective commercial solutions and resolve complex multi-jurisdictional IP conflicts efficiently without prolonged court litigation. Notable Positions, Leadership & Academic Roles: Founding Partner, GR Legal (2010–Present): Founded Giove Law Firm in 2010, which subsequently merged into GR Legal. Bar Admissions & Rights of Audience: Called to the Italian Bar in 2002; granted rights of audience before the Italian Supreme Court in 2017; registered representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Academic Leadership: Served for many years as an Adjunct Professor of Patent and Biotechnology Law at the University of Padua. Professional Associations: Active member of leading international IP organizations, including EPLAW (European Patent Litigators Association), AIPPI, INTA, LES International, ECTA, and APRAM. Publications: Author of extensive contributions on patent law, second medical use claims, SPCs, and trade secrets in top-tier journals (Oxford Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice, Il Diritto Industriale, La Giurisprudenza Italiana). Recognitions & Awards Luca is consistently recognized among the top IP and patent litigators in Italy by several authoritative international legal directories, including being named a Patent Star by Managing IP (IP STARS) and featured in IAM 300 IP Strategists and Leaders League for patent contentious matters. Education LL.M. – University of London (SOAS), 2000 Law Degree (J.D. equivalent) – University of Padua