Stefano Brunazzi

Stefano Brunazzi

Partner, Dr. Ing., European and Italian Patent Attorney, Professional Representative in Community Design matters before the EUIPO. Stefano graduated in Electronic Engineering at the University of Pavia.

  • Languages:native Italian speaker, fluent in English
  • Office:Milan
  • Area of competence:Patents

Work experience
Before joining Jacobacci & Partners in 2008, Stefano acquired industry experience at the Research & Development departments of Italtel and Siemens Information & Communication Networks, and in the Innovation Management department of Nokia Siemens Networks. Stefano’s practice included advanced research in the field of mobile and optical telecommunications networks and technologies.

Professional focus
Stefano’s practice at Jacobacci & Partners includes drafting and prosecuting European and Italian Patent applications, in particular for subject matter in the fields of electronics and telecommunications. A further focus of Stefano’s work includes detailed technical analysis for opinions on patentability, patent due diligence and freedom-to-operate, and for non-infringement and invalidity technical briefs.

Areas of expertise
Stefano’s core expertise is in the areas of electronics, opto-electronics and telecommunications (in particular mobile communication devices and network equipment for mobile and fixed telecommunications), fibre-optic systems, sensor systems, electro-mechanical systems, semiconductor devices, audio-video devices, electronic control of vehicle propulsion systems, robotic systems, household appliances.
Stefano also handles subject matter relating to electrical signal processing, solution based on blockchain technology and computer-implemented inventions based on artificial intelligence, in particular trained/learning algorithms/ neural networks.

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The latest articles of Stefano Brunazzi

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October

2018

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The shape of water dispenser tanks: criteria for patentability of utility models in Italy

Background The Italian Patent Law provides for patents for inventions, as well as for utility models.

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February

2016

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Right to fair reward for employee inventor

A recent decision of the Court of Milan addressed the right to a fair reward which is available, in certain circumstances specified by patent law, to an employee working within…

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May

2014

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Software-based solutions for user-controlled presentation of information may be patentable

A recent decision of the Court of Turin addressed the patentability of software based solutions involving the user-controlled presentation of information. The judgment encompassed…