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Sara Sbarbati

Trademark attorney
Sara is a member of our foreign trademark department.

She has considerable experience in the analysis and management of trademark portfolios, in studying and developing filing strategies, and in preparing and maintaining trademark applications before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and at national foreign Trademark Offices.

She is an expert in the local classification systems of Far East countries and offers in-depth advice on the preparation of tailored lists of product/services based on client requirements. 

She also assists clients in submitting replies to office actions concerning formal aspects of European Union trademark applications and International trademark applications before the EUIPO and WIPO. 

The experience gained in laws and issues relating to trademark protection in foreign countries enables Sara to offer rapid assistance to clients on many and varied aspects of trademark protection, with the greatest possible efficiency and clarity. 

She assists major national and foreign companies operating in various sectors, including automotive, cosmetics, fashion and food, and she also works with small and medium-sized enterprises.  

Sara graduated from university with a thesis titled “Graham Greene and the cinema”.
About me
My favorite movie is...  When Harry Met Sally - Rob Reiner 
As a child I dreamed of becoming...  a football player 
In my free time I like...  running and reading 

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Education
University Degree in Languages and Foreign Literature, University of Milan

Professional qualifications
European trademark attorney
Italian trademark attorney

Specializations in trademark matters
Filing, prosecution and renewal of European Union trademarks
Filing, prosecution and renewal of international trademarks
Filing, prosecution and renewal of national and foreign trademarks
Novelty and freedom-to-operate searches
Trademark portfolio analysis and/or management
Trademark validity and infringement opinions

Technical areas of expertise
Automotive
Commercial distribution
Cosmetics and perfumes
E-commerce
Food & beverage
Furnishings
Jewelry
Software
Sport

Languages
English
Italian
Spanish

Associations
Institute of European trademark and design attorneys
Italian Industrial Property Consultants Institute

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