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Luigi Distefano
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  • 1 London Bridge
  • London, United Kingdom SE1 9BG
+44 (0)20 7864 2823
luigi.distefano@finnegan.com luigi.distefano@finnegan.com

Luigi Distefano

Associate

  • +44 (0)20 7864 2823 +44 (0)20 7864 2823
  • luigi.distefano@finnegan.com luigi.distefano@finnegan.com
  • 1 London Bridge
  • London, United Kingdom SE1 9BG
  • vCard
Luigi Distefano is a UK and European patent attorney whose practice focuses on patent prosecution, portfolio development and management, drafting, client counseling, and oppositions and appeals before the European Patent Office (EPO). Luigi predominantly handles subject matter in the fields of electronic and mechanical engineering, and has extensive experience in dealing with the nuances of prosecuting computer implemented inventions in Europe.

With more than ten years of intellectual property experience, Luigi has gained a wide spectrum of technical expertise, particularly in the fields of telecommunications, artificial intelligence (AI), cryptography, optical devices, computer graphics, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. His experience includes advising and managing worldwide filing programs for large multinationals, assisting startup technology companies, and advising university spin-outs with securing protection for core technology. He is adept at tailoring his strategic advice to the different commercial needs of his clients. Luigi has had extended secondments working in the in-house patent departments for large multinationals in the automotive and aerospace sectors.

Having grown up trilingual, Luigi is comfortable working in the EPO's three official languages. Prior to his legal career Luigi worked as an R&D physicist in the field of electromagnetism for an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the automotive industry. His curiosity for exploring new technologies ultimately lead him to pursue a career in patent law.

Insights

Event

Patenting AI Inventions for the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries

Patenting AI Inventions for the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries Patenting AI Inventions for the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries

April 7, 2021

Webinar

Webinar

Maximizing Enforceable Claim Scope While Minimizing Costs for Your Global Portfolio: Considerations for Software, Electronics and Mechanical Inventions

Maximizing Enforceable Claim Scope While Minimizing Costs for Your Global Portfolio: Considerations for Software, Electronics and Mechanical Inventions Maximizing Enforceable Claim Scope While Minimizing Costs for Your Global Portfolio: Considerations for Software, Electronics and Mechanical Inventions

September 24, 2020

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Seminar

Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme

September 23-24, 2020

Virtual

Webinar

Things Are Different Over There: Strategies for Drafting Software and Electronics Patent Applications to Aid Prosecution and Enforcement on Both Sides of the Pond

Things Are Different Over There: Strategies for Drafting Software and Electronics Patent Applications to Aid Prosecution and Enforcement on Both Sides of the Pond Things Are Different Over There: Strategies for Drafting Software and Electronics Patent Applications to Aid Prosecution and Enforcement on Both Sides of the Pond

June 3, 2020

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Strategies for Protecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inventions

Strategies for Protecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inventions Strategies for Protecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inventions

May 20, 2020

Webinar

Webinar

Things Are Different Over There: Strategies for Drafting Patent Applications to Aid Prosecution and Enforcement on Both Sides of the Pond

Things Are Different Over There: Strategies for Drafting Patent Applications to Aid Prosecution and Enforcement on Both Sides of the Pond Things Are Different Over There: Strategies for Drafting Patent Applications to Aid Prosecution and Enforcement on Both Sides of the Pond

April 15, 2020

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Upcoming Events

Conference

Best Practices in Intellectual Property 2021 Best Practices in Intellectual Property 2021

June 14-15, 2021

Tel Aviv

Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • European Patent Office
  • UK Intellectual Property Office

Education

Queen Mary & Westfield University, University of London
Certificate, Intellectual Property Law, Merit, 2009
Imperial College, University of London
M.Sc., Optics & Photonics, 2006
King’s College London, University of London
B.Sc., Physics & Philosophy, 1st Class, 2002

Languages

  • Italian
  • German
  • French

Luigi's Practices

European and UK IP Law
EPO Oppositions and Appeals
Patent Prosecution

Luigi's Industries

Chemical, Industrial, and Materials
Manufacturing
Electronics and Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Electrical and Computer Technology
Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure
Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR)
Transportation and Logistics
Aerospace, Aviation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Automotive

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