Massimo Sterpi

Massimo Sterpi is an accomplished Italian lawyer renowned for his expertise in Intellectual Property (IP), New Technologies, and Art Law on a global scale.

He has been honored as the Best Italian IP Lawyer in 2011 by Top Legal magazine and has been recognized as an IP Star by Managing Intellectual Property continuously since 2014.

With a vast experience of over 250 litigated cases, including appearances before the Italian Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice, Massimo is a trusted legal professional in the field.

He is a prolific author with several publications focusing on international IP litigation, solidifying his authority in the legal domain.

Massimo Sterpi is a sought-after speaker at prestigious events like the Fordham IP Conference, as well as other major international conferences organized by IBA, UIA, and Marques.

As a co-author of the pioneering international reference book on Art Law, Massimo has played significant roles in legal academia and practice.

His dedication to the legal field is evident through his past chairmanship of the IBA Art, Cultural Goods, and Heritage Law Committee, and his current role as the Vice-Chair of the Art Law Committee of the Union Internationale des Avocats.

Currently, Massimo Sterpi's professional focus includes intellectual property, art law, new technologies encompassing blockchain, smart contracts, and robotics, cybersecurity, as well as space law.

His passion for innovation extends to both technology and art realms, reflecting his diverse interests and forward-thinking mindset.

Beyond his legal pursuits, Massimo is also involved in angel investing through New York Angels and is an avid contemporary art collector.

His specialties lie in IP litigation covering patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs, as well as Art Law and High-Tech related transactions.

To reach out to Massimo Sterpi, you can contact him at msterpi@gop.it.

Massimo Sterpi obtained his legal education from King's College London and Università degli Studi di Torino.

He currently serves as a Partner and Head of IP at the Rome Office of Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners, further solidifying his position as a leading legal expert in his areas of specialization.