Next Generation Partners

Intellectual property in Malta

Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Fenech & Fenech Advocates advises on both contentious and non-contentious issues, including computer contracts, implementation projects, and outsourcing agreements. The practice is led by Antonio Ghio, who specialises in legal matters related to IT, e-commerce, and internet security. Deo Falzon focuses on litigation, with particular experience in counterfeit disputes, unfair competition, and cross-border copyright licensing issues.

Praxisleiter:

Antonio Ghio


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Deo Falzon


Referenzen

‘Fenech & Fenech’s intellectual property practice stands out for the depth of its expertise and its ability to integrate legal excellence with a practical, forward-looking approach.‘

‚Compared to other firms, they distinguish themselves through their collaborative culture, their responsiveness, and their ability to anticipate client needs in emerging areas such as AI, fintech, and healthtech.‘

‘What distinguishes the individuals I have worked with at Fenech & Fenech is the combination of deep subject-matter expertise with an approachable, solution-oriented style.‘

Kernmandanten

Microsoft


Temu


HP


Meta


LVMH Group


Performing Rights Society


Gentoo Media


KRKA d.d


EEZE Entertainment Ltd


KPMG Crimsonwing


Nium


Soldini Group


PAC3 Ltd


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  • Assisted LVMH Group with regards to the distributorship matters of a number of sub-brands in Malta.
  • Acting for the sole music copyright collecting society in Malta, Performance Rights Society (PRS) of the UK on both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to music copyright issues.
  • Acting for e-commerce giant, Temu, on the localisation of various products and services offered in Malta.

Ganado Advocates

Ganado Advocates handles complex disputes in the areas of intellectual property, technology, and data protection. The team is led by Paul Micallef Grimaud, who frequently advises on the drafting and negotiation of IP assignment, licensing, and management agreements, as well as on matters relating to content and end-user rights. Philip Formosa supports clients with securing registered IP, brand protection, and defending against IP-related claims.

Praxisleiter:

Paul Micallef Grimaud


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Philip Formosa


Referenzen

‘The firm and their team are extremely knowledgeable and efficient.‘

‘They are a team of lawyers who genuinely care about the client and the best outcome for their individual business. They make you feel comfortable questioning the different paths to resolution, and their replies are always based on the law but also on their experience from years of practice.’

‘Ganado Advocates provides high standards of legal advisory services in a wide spectrum of commercial and corporate activities.’

Mamo TCV Advocates

Mamo TCV Advocates advises on trademark and patent registrations, as well as regulatory matters. The practice is jointly led by Antoine Camilleri, whose expertise spans IP prosecutions, contract drafting, licensing, and litigation, and Claude Micallef Grimaud, who regularly represents both local and international clients in copyright disputes, trademark matters, and registration processes. Warren Ciantar is also a notable figure, particularly for his work on trademark searches and preparing bespoke reports for clients based on those findings.

Praxisleiter:

Antoine Camilleri; Claude Micallef Grimaud


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Warren Ciantar


Referenzen

‘Mamo TCV consistently offer clear, thorough advice. Their experienced lawyers deliver prompt, effective guidance tailored to our needs.’

‘The staff of Mamo TCV are available and attentive to detail.’

‘They give good, specialised feedback.’

Kernmandanten

GO plc


Liquigas Malta Limited


Central Bank of Malta


Marine Aquatic Limited


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  • Continued the defence of a world-leading software company involving alleged copyright infringement, in front of the Maltese civil courts, a case which started back in 2016 and which involves highly complex principles of law and also of civil procedure.
  • Provided legal advisory to Malta’s largest telecommunications group of companies involving the complete identification of the intellectual property assets of the company.
  • Provided legal advisory to a large Maltese bank in a situation of threatened litigation involving highly technical principles of copyright law involving the software that is attached to fonts that are used in an online environment.

Camilleri Preziosi

Camilleri Preziosi is praised for its 'clear, detailed, and straightforward advice', and provides a full range of services covering intellectual property litigation, enforcement, and regulatory matters. Steve Decesare leads the team and regularly advises on the protection and registration of intellectual property rights, while Alexia Valenzia handles trademark opposition proceedings at both the Maltese and EU levels, and advises on IP and data protection issues linked to corporate transactions. Sharon Xuereb supports clients with the assignment, licensing, and safeguarding of intellectual property rights.

Praxisleiter:

Steve Decesare


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Alexia Valenzia; Sharon Xuereb


Referenzen

‘The team is diligent, upfront, and they care about the work they do and the quality of the output they produce.‘

‘The associates we are in touch with are thorough, and their quality of output is excellent. Of particular commendation is Sharon Xuereb, who leads the team we are in contact with.’

‘The team provides clear, detailed, and straightforward advice that clients can trust and use to make an informed decision, whilst also demonstrating responsiveness and timeliness in their communication.‘

Kernmandanten

Malta IT Law Association


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  • Assisted MITLA with the EU funded BorderUAs and CounteR EU Projects and presently assist with the DataPact Project.
  • Assisted a number of start-ups and sole traders with the protection of their intellectual property rights.
  • Assist banks with their outsourcing of technology arrangements.

GVZH Advocates

GVZH Advocates provides support across traditional IP protection and enforcement, with a focus on brand protection, anti-counterfeiting efforts, and trademark portfolio management. The team is led by Michael Grech, who frequently advises on trademark clearance and searches, licensing arrangements, and cross-border IP litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Michael Grech


Kernmandanten

Global Media Services Limited


UnionBank of Switzerland


Corinthia Hotel International


Intercontinental Hotels Group


NH Hotel Group


Astellas Pharma Europe BV


Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd


Malta Gaming Authority


Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG


Smart City


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  • Acting for Global in relation to its internationally recognised commercial radio brand SMOOTH, advised on a cross-border IP enforcement action concerning the unauthorised use of the Smooth name by a Maltese radio station.
  • Advised Astellas Pharma Europe, the Marketing Authorisation holder for the cancer drug Xtandi®, on the enforcement of its registered European patent (EP’778) in Malta.
  • Appointed by Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) to manage the bank’s full trade mark portfolio in Malta.

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive advice on intellectual property matters, ranging from the registration of new trademarks to the protection of established ones. The team is jointly led by Maria Chetcuti Cauchi, who advises on regulatory compliance, commercial matters, and financial transactions, and Charlene Mifsud, who regularly handles trademark applications and the transfer of IP portfolios.

Praxisleiter:

Maria Chetcuti Cauchi; Charlene Mifsud


Referenzen

‚Compared to other firms in Malta, they deliver solutions that are both commercially effective and client-focused.’

‘Maria Chetcuti Cauchi is precise, clear, and highly attentive.‘

‚Charlene Mifsud brings sharp strategic insight and proactivity.‘

Kernmandanten

Joseph John Ellul Turner


Carlin Polidano


Michael Grech


Andersen Hungary


Mecca Enterprise Ltd


General Gas Ltd


University of Malta


Dr Philip Farrugia


Ing. Sean Agius


Betting Games Network Ltd


Azure Holding Limited


Aqua Group Ltd


Camel Brand Co Ltd


Cabinet Chaillot


Polinno Group


Croce Bonaci Caterers


Epic 88 Ltd


Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem


KováriPatent and Trademark Attorneys‘ LLC


D Young & Co LLP


Cooley LLP


Bird & Bird


Nancy J. Flint


Daa Daa Daa Holding Ltd


Central Mediterranean Business School


Bird & Bird


Camel Brand Co Ltd


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised on the takeover of the full intellectual property portfolio for General Gas Limited and provided ongoing IP advice.
  • Managing the IP portfolio for gaming company EPIC88 through trademark registrations of new brands within the EU and UK, and maintenance of their registered brands.
  • Assisting technology startups (Joseph John Ellul Turner) with protecting their intellectual property assets.

GTG Legal

GTG Legal provides end-to-end intellectual property services, covering registrations, strategic advisory, dispute resolution, and transactional matters. The practice is jointly led by Ian Gauci and Terence Cassar, and Gauci advises clients on legal compliance matters, including blockchain and smart contracts, while Cassar is well-versed in contentious and non-contentious aspects of IP rights, such as litigation, transactions, registration, and IP-related deals.

Praxisleiter:

Ian Gauci; Terence Cassar


Referenzen

‘Knowledgeable and constantly remain updated with changes in regulatory dynamics.’

‘GTG are the absolute top law firm locally when it comes to IP matters, especially anything which has to do with gambling or technology industries. Their ability to blend gambling and technology regulatory background into IP matters, as well as their no-nonsense style, is what sets GTG apart from their competitors.’

‘Terence Cassar has established himself as Malta’s thought leader for the intellectual property space, and has deep knowledge not just of intellectual property but also of various commercial law areas.‘

Kernmandanten

Malta Digital Innovation Authority


BMIT Plc


Golden Race Group


Double Down


Tech.MT


Government of Malta


ComeOn! Gaming


Apollo Games Group


Hacksaw Gaming


Maestro Alfred Farrugia


Play Evo Games


PressEnter


Gamnify Tech Ltd


RAW iGaming


Nexanova Tech


Gr8 Tech


Techfinity Hub


Inscope-AML


Berg & Grip


FK Suffering Ltd


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted as counsel to Hacksaw AB in its €2bn IPO and listing on the Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange, advising on applicable IP matters and all EU Trademark Law matters concerning its portfolio of over 150 trademarks.
  • Acted as international counsel to the BLC Systems in regard to assessments for the launch of a novel “penny-pusher” game in 12 different countries.
  • Acted as international counsel to Nexanova Tech on establishing its IP holding structure and in registering a portfolio of EU trademarks for the mark “SG-WIN”.

WH Partners

WH Partners frequently advises on matters involving licensing, franchising, trademark design, and IPOs. The team is co-led by Olga Finkel, who is recognised for her regulatory expertise in areas such as creative industries, software development, remote gambling, and digital platforms, and Robert Zammit, who regularly advises on licensing issues, M&A transactions, company law, and commercial agreements.

Praxisleiter:

Olga Finkel; Robert Zammit


Referenzen

‘Industry-specific knowledge and specialisation. Experience in handling high-profile data privacy matters.

‘Well connected, researched, and knowledgeable.’

Kernmandanten

Superior Amusement Limited


Umnai


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Umnai Ltd, a deep-tech company, which has developed a new ground-breaking neuro-symbolic architecture for explainable hybrid artificial intelligence (XAI), breaking through the limitations of the current prevailing AI technology with the formulation of submissions for US, Canada, Europe via PCT patents and Taiwan patents.
  • Acting for various clients on the negotiation and drafting of software licence agreements.