{"id":3218,"date":"2025-01-31T16:30:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T16:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dragotti.com\/gianfranco-dragotti\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T11:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T11:29:14","slug":"gianfranco-dragotti","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dragotti.com\/en\/gianfranco-dragotti\/","title":{"rendered":"Gianfranco Dragotti"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed founder, <\/span><b>Gianfranco Dragotti<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on January 23, 2025, at the age of 86.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pioneer in the field of intellectual property, Gianfranco embarked on his career at a remarkably young age while still at university. His journey began with translating patents for an IP firm in Rome, an experience that laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to excellence and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1978, he established <\/span><b>Dragotti &amp; Associati<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, transforming a boutique practice into a highly regarded firm recognized both nationally and internationally for its expertise in intellectual property rights, legal strategy, and innovation management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout his distinguished career, Gianfranco held numerous prestigious positions within the industry. He served as <\/span><b>President of the Italian College of Industrial Property Consultants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from 2004 to 2010 and, since 2015, led the <\/span><b>Disciplinary Board of the Italian Industrial Property Consultants Institute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He was also a <\/span><b>Council Member of the Industrial Property Consultants Institute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010-2013), <\/span><b>President of the AIPPI Standing Committee on PCT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013-2016), and a <\/span><b>longstanding member of the Executive Committee of AIPPI \u2013 Italian Group<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1985-2004). His leadership extended beyond national borders through his active participation in <\/span><b>FICPI, LES, and UNION<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where he served as Vice President of the Italian Group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renowned for his technical expertise, Gianfranco was frequently appointed as a <\/span><b>Technical Expert<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the <\/span><b>Courts of Milan, Venice, Trieste, Rome, Genoa, Bologna, and Turin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where he provided invaluable insights on complex legal and intellectual property matters. His contributions also extended into academia and journalism\u2014he was a <\/span><b>registered journalist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from 1989 to 2019 and a trusted expert contributor to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il Sole 24 Ore\u2019s<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L\u2019esperto risponde<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> column.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond his professional achievements, Gianfranco was admired for his <\/span><b>integrity, wisdom, and unwavering dedication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to his colleagues, clients, and the broader IP community. His passion for intellectual property was truly inspiring, leaving a lasting impact on all those who had the privilege of working alongside him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside of his career, Gianfranco embraced life with energy and enthusiasm. He had a deep appreciation for <\/span><b>the sea, literature, fine wine, and mixology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A skilled dancer with an innate sense of elegance and charm, he will be fondly remembered for the warmth and vitality he brought to every interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His <\/span><b>legacy of excellence, vision, and humanity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will continue to shape the future of Dragotti &amp; Associati and inspire generations to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will be profoundly missed, but his influence will endure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed founder, Gianfranco Dragotti, on January 23, 2025, at the age of 86. 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