Jacobacci & Partners achieves an important established award from IAM Patent - Intellectual Asset Management, with the 2025 "Gold Firm in prosecution" nomination. This important achievement demonstrates our excellence and commitment in the field of intellectual property.
IAM Patent 1000's independent researchers and our clients say:
“With more than 150 years of experience, Jacobacci & Partners is deeply embedded within the Italian legal landscape and is among the largest and most experienced IP practices in the region. Its "execeptional practitioners" receive a wave of praise from clientele and fellow practitioners”.
In the guide, again this year, four of our Patent Attorneys are included among the "World’s Leading Patent Professionals" by IAM Patent 1000: Paolo Ernesto Crippa, Edgardo Deambrogi, Steffen Leihkauf and Nadia Gualeni.
Chief patent officer Paolo Ernesto Crippa is a top-level attorney possessing profound legal knowledge, technical expertise and commercial insights. He has a storied career, including time spent at the National Council of Research, the Katholieke Universiteit in Belgium, and at ABB Corporate Research in Germany, Sweden and Italy. With a diverse international background and a named inventor on various patents, he has successfully assisted patrons in securing and protecting their rights.
Operating out of Turin, Edgardo Deambrogi boasts profound legal knowledge spanning Italy, Europe and the US. He plays a crucial role in advising patrons throughout the patent prosecution process – from crafting clear, comprehensive applications to managing complex office actions, and even navigating litigation when necessary. His technical expertise, coupled with a proactive approach to strategic IP management, ensures that innovations are robustly protected. He demonstrates a deep understanding of both the technical and legal nuances of patent work, responds promptly to patrons' needs, and delivers tailored, pragmatic advice that aligns with their business goals.
Steffen Leihkauf, as Paolo, is based in Milan. He brings a wealth of experience as a research fellow, with industry experience in Germany and Italy. Steffen is sought after by research institutions and global conglomerates alike. He is fluent in Italian, English and German, enabling him to seamlessly communicate with diverse clients and handle international patent issues effectively. His linguistic skills and legal expertise make him an attractive choice for cross-national patent litigation support.
Nadia Gualeni is based in Brescia. She leverages time spent in-house at a biomedical company and a high-technology cable company to inform her approach to drafting intricate patent applications. Active before domestic and international administrative bodies, she is well versed in handling opposition proceedings before the EPO.
