LIDIA LANZA
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Summary
Dedicated IP professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Proactive and innovative approach to intellectual property matters, consistently delivering strategic solutions and fostering collaborative relationships. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR MANAGER HEAD OF TRADEMARKS, DOMAIN NAMES & COPYRIGHT
Helsinn Healthcare SA
01.2009 - 09.2023
- Management of the global trademark and domain names portfolio of Helsinn group of companies (Switzerland, US and China). Daily activities include developing filing strategies, perform trademark and domain name searches, handling trademark oppositions, revocations, and invalidation proceedings worldwide. Close co-operation with a trusted network of local trademark agents, ensuring optimization of communication and cost efficiency.
- Act as group reference for all trademark, domain names and copyright related issues, including participation in brand name creation team and in Marketing Legal Regulatory Compliance team, co-operation with Marketing and Legal Dept on drafting and negotiating License Agreements, Sponsorship Agreement, Authorship Agreements and Data Privacy issues
- Negotiated a multinational content licensing solution to effectively mitigate copyright infringement risks and ensuring compliance with copyright laws on a global scale, allowing safe exchange of copyrighted materials with business partners worldwide
- Participation in INTA (International Trademark Association) annual meetings, PTMG (Pharmaceutical Trademarks Group) conferences and ACC (Association of Corporate Counsels) conferences
- Ad-hoc advice to the Art Foundation of the Group.
ASSOCIATE TRADEMARK COUNSEL EUROPE
Abercrombie & Fitch Europe SA
03.2007 - 12.2008
- Contributed to the development of the iconic brand Abercrombie & Fitch during its expansion in Europe. Management of European and Asian Trademark portfolio; close co-operation with Brand Protection team in managing anti-counterfeiting network and enforcement of IP rights in court. Supervision of remote paralegal team based in Washington DC
TRADEMARK ATTORNEY
Perani Mezzanotte & Partners
05.2006 - 02.2007
- Managing clients Trademark portfolios worldwide, filing and prosecution of trademark applications as well as oppositions and other administrative proceedings directly with Italian Trademark Office, WIPO and EUIPO, manage anti-counterfeiting actions worldwide
TRADEMARK ATTORNEY
JACOBACCI & PARTNERS SPA
03.2000 - 03.2006
- Managing clients Trademark portfolios worldwide, filing and prosecution of trademark applications as well as oppositions and all other administrative proceedings directly with Italian Trademark Office, WIPO and EUIPO, manage anti-counterfeiting actions worldwide and advising clients on IP-related disutes and court proceedings.
- Specifc experience in the fashion and luxury industry. Built an investigation and anti-countefeiting net in China for one major client.
Education
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COPYRIGHT AND RELATED MATTERS -
King's College of London
London, UK05.2007
ITALIAN, OHIM AND WIPO TRADEMARK ATTORNEY QUALIFICATION -
Ordine Dei Consulenti in Proprietà Industriale
Milan, Italy09.2001
ADMISSION TO THE ITALIAN BAR -
Collegio Dell’Ordine Degli Avvocati Di Torino
Turin, Italy06.2000
POST-GRADUATE DEGREE - GIURISTA D'IMPRESA -
Scuola Di Amministrazione Aziendale SAA
Turin, Italy06.2000
MASTER DEGREE IN LAW -
Università Degli Studi Di Torino
Turin, Italy05.1996
Skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
- Cognitive Flexibility
- Creative Problem Solving
- Organization Skills
- MS Office
- Trademark management software packages including Patricia (trademark management solution by Patrix AB)
Languages
ITALIAN
ENGLISH
FRENCH
PORTUGUESE
SPANISH
RUSSIAN
Personal Information
Nationality: Swiss Italian
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Learning foreign languages and culture
- Dog sledding
Timeline
SENIOR MANAGER HEAD OF TRADEMARKS, DOMAIN NAMES & COPYRIGHT
Helsinn Healthcare SA
01.2009 - 09.2023
ASSOCIATE TRADEMARK COUNSEL EUROPE
Abercrombie & Fitch Europe SA
03.2007 - 12.2008
TRADEMARK ATTORNEY
Perani Mezzanotte & Partners
05.2006 - 02.2007
TRADEMARK ATTORNEY
JACOBACCI & PARTNERS SPA
03.2000 - 03.2006
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COPYRIGHT AND RELATED MATTERS -
King's College of London
ITALIAN, OHIM AND WIPO TRADEMARK ATTORNEY QUALIFICATION -
Ordine Dei Consulenti in Proprietà Industriale
ADMISSION TO THE ITALIAN BAR -
Collegio Dell’Ordine Degli Avvocati Di Torino
POST-GRADUATE DEGREE - GIURISTA D'IMPRESA -
Scuola Di Amministrazione Aziendale SAA
MASTER DEGREE IN LAW -
Università Degli Studi Di Torino
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