Troutman Pepper Locke

Firm overview:

The merger between US law firms Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord came into effect on January 1, 2025, with the newly combined firm employing more than 1,600 attorneys across 33 offices in the US and two in Europe. In London, the team collaborates with a global network of colleagues to deliver a seamless IP service for clients across multiple jurisdictions. Their capabilities include trademark selection, clearance, prosecution and licensing, anti-counterfeiting strategies and trade dress protection for non-traditional marks.

Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys regularly represent clients before the UK Intellectual Property Office and before the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, the High Court, and the Court of Appeal, as well as courts across Europe.

Team overview:

London-based Giovanni Visintini manages, protects and enforces IP rights across various business sectors. His notable work includes groundbreaking cases to enforce colour trademarks in the UK, Poland, and Russia, as well as managing global  trademark portfolios. He also advises on sponsorship agreements and marketing campaigns. Described by a peer as “excellent” and a “very intelligent person”, Visintini is praised for his expertise, with some noting that he is “often overlooked”.