IP LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN ITALY Davide Luigi Petraz Co-managing Partner Tel: +39 0432 506388 dpetraz@glp.eu www.glp.eu
GLP is a European IP boutique that has provided a complete range of services for a structured protection of Intellectual Property rights for more than 50 years. It specialises in protecting inventive ideas, developing and prosecuting IP rights at a European, national and international level, and assisting clients worldwide by analysing, managing and enforcing their IP assets. Since 1967, GLP has grown thanks to wordof-mouth marketing among satisfied Clients who recognise its commitment to delivering high-quality services, understanding their needs, industries and markets, and counselling them on the most practical and efficient solutions that afford the widest range of opportunities. Our fields of expertise range from the studying, drafting, filing and prosecution of IP rights like patents, trademarks and designs at an international level to legal actions in the IP field, economic valuations of IP rights, checking and managing IP rights portfolios for maintenance and renewal, examining competitors’ patent
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and trademark portfolios to identify the field of protection thereof, developing technology, know-how and patent protection programs, the licensing and assignment agreements, industrial secret agreements, assisting for transfers or acquisitions of IP portfolios, company training courses in IP and many other activities. Clients of all sizes and from industries worldwide trust GLP to design strategies to defend their IP rights in the most complex cases. GLP blends a fantastic array of technical skills with a refined commercial skillset. Our structure is divided by departments (Patent, Trademark, Design, Legal, Renewal and Internet Services). All the departments, in synergy with the Legal Department, are structured as a heterogeneous group of attorneys and lawyers with decades of experience in the IP field. The Patent Department deals in multidisciplinary fields, including mechanics, medical devices, material science, biotechnology, chemistry, electrical equipment, electronics,
semiconductors, computer software and hardware and telecommunications. For years, GLP has been part of the EPO ‘Big Clients’ programme and is one of the few ‘Key User’ offices for the EUIPO. The Legal Department of GLP is headed by the Co-managing Partner Davide Luigi Petraz, who is a European patent, trademark and design attorney, and an attorney at law. His excellent academic preparation is completed by a remarkable experience in drafting license agreements and analysing and managing IP assets. His practice includes litigation in proceedings regarding all aspects of Intellectual Property, from IP infringement to unfair competition and the disclosure of trade secrets. Mr. Petraz is Member of the List of Neutrals of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. He is also Member of EPI, the Executive Board of AIPPI Italy, ECTA, INTA, MARQUES, LES Italy, APAA, INDICAM and also panelist for .eu domains ADR. The firm is also associated with AISL, AICCS, ASSOCIPI, FICPI, INDICAM, SISPI. GLP has offices in Udine, Milan, Bologna, Perugia, Zürich and San Marino.
ACCOUNTING SERVICES ADVISORY FIRM OF THE YEAR IN PORTUGAL Iván Ferrer Partner Tel: +351 211973151 ivan.ferrer@speedwell.pt www.speedwell.pt
The Speedwell difference is noticeable from the first contact.
We are a dynamic company that has been growing with the experience of our associates, aiming to add value to our business relationships. From the client’s perspective, we add value by working together with our clients to achieve the objectives set by listening and understanding to provide our best services. Helping our clients to achieve competitive advantages supported by our services is our goal. What guides us? The inspiration that emerges from partnering with our clients and the opportunities that appear before us. WE ARE WHAT WE REPRESENT Speedwell stands out for its dedication to the success of each of its clients, with trust and personal responsibility in all their relationships. FOCUS We focus the results, offering services and solutions that contribute to the success of our clients.
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OBJECTIVES We firmly believe in a personalized service that provides a firm and lasting relationship with our clients. FOCUS We create trust with our clients by listening, understanding and providing solutions. We are able to provide accurate accounting and timely reports by leveraging our extensive experience, technical skills, and flexibility in our solutions. We believe in our capabilities and act confidently in full transparency that offers our clients secure online access to our accounting platform. Our experience allows us to prepare the accounting information and present the financial statements with the expected professionalism. We are committed to our relationship. Our Core Accounting Services • Accounting in line with local legislation and tax ruling;
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• Paper and digital archive of all documentation received;
We only have experienced and accessible professionals to provide our services.
• Enhanced traceability solution by incorporating Group accounting referencing;
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• Analytical accounting through cost centers accounting. Reporting • Local formal reporting to the State including COPE (Bank of Portugal); • Group reporting taking into consideration structure and requirements; • Possibility to present key financial performance indicators. Remote Accessibility • View access to accounting platform; • View and input access to accounting platform; • Access to specific Client drive where scanned documents are saved and made available. Multi-country Accounting • Multi-country accounting; • Multi-country reporting.
We are able to provide accurate accounting and timely reports by leveraging our extensive experience, technical skills, and flexibility in our solutions.