Roberto Dini, Founder of Metroconsult, has been recognized among the leading IP Strategists in the 2026 edition of the IAM Strategy 300, one of the world’s leading rankings dedicated to professionals who stand out for their ability to develop and implement effective intellectual property strategies. This recognition comes just a few months after his induction [...]
Roberto Dini, founder of Metroconsult, is among the co-authors of the article Building a "Bridge Over Troubled Water": Navigating Policy and Jurisdictional Shifts in the Global SEP Licensing Ecosystem, published in the June 2026 issue of Les Nouvelles, the quarterly journal of the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI). The article brings together the key insights [...]
Metroconsult 很荣幸地宣布，Roberto Dini 已入选知识产权名人堂。这是国际上最具声望的荣誉，专门授予那些在知识产权驱动创新、经济增长和技术进步方面做出卓越贡献的人士。 知识产权名人堂成立于2006年，旨在表彰那些在其职业生涯中为推动知识产权成为企业、研究和发展的战略资产做出重大贡献的人士。此前入选的成员包括托马斯·爱迪生（Thomas Edison）和尼古拉·特斯拉（Nikola Tesla）等发明家、维克多·雨果（Victor Hugo）等文化人物，以及海蒂·拉玛（Hedy Lamarr）等创新者——她在无线通信领域的开创性工作为Wi-Fi和蓝牙等技术奠定了基础。 2026年届次对意大利而言标志着一个尤为重要的里程碑：Dini先生是有史以来第一位入选这一杰出国际荣誉团体的意大利人，这一殊荣凸显了他在全球范围内推动知识产权发展的贡献之价值。 该奖项旨在表彰一段独特的创业与职业生涯，这段旅程始于40多年前的都灵。作为Sisvel和Metroconsult的创始人，Dini是最早认识到专利战略价值的人之一——他不仅将专利视为法律保护的工具，更认为专利是能够为企业创造价值的真正的商业资产。 通过创立Sisvel（成立于1982年，现已被公认为全球许可和专利池领域的领导者），Dini推动了许可项目的发展，这些项目支持了多项关键技术的全球普及，包括移动通信、Wi-Fi、音视频压缩、数字电视，以及更近期的物联网。多年来，这些项目为专利权人带来了数十亿美元的专利费收入。这使得新研究的再投资成为可能，并形成了一个连接创新、商业与市场的良性循环。 专利的核心作用 Dini先生入选知识产权名人堂也提供了一个契机——重申一条始终指导Metroconsult工作的原则：每一个成功的许可项目都建立在高质量、精心起草且具有战略布局的专利基础之上。 一项有效的专利不仅仅源于一个好的想法。它需要缜密的起草和战略规划，以便 明确界定发明的保护范围，同时考虑专利有效期和未来潜在的技术发展； 确保在侵权纠纷和法律挑战中的稳固性和可执行性； 通过商业化、许可或转让来促进价值创造。 Dini先生本人曾在6月15日《晚邮报》发表的一篇文章中强调：发明人与知识产权专家进行交流至关重要。只有通过这种对话，才能充分识别一项发明的全部创新潜力，并将其转化为一项强有力且具有商业效力的专利权。 自成立以来，Metroconsult 一直秉持并践行这一理念，通过支持企业和研究机构构建稳固的专利组合，并创造条件将创新转化为持久而切实的价值。 更多信息 如需了解有关 Roberto Dini 入选及职业历程的更多详情，请移步以下链接： Sisvel 新闻稿: “Per ma prima volta un italiano riconosciuto tra i protagonisti mondiali della proprietà intellettuale“ 文章: “Dal televideo agli MP3: un premio a Dini, re dei brevetti”, 《晚邮报》
We are pleased to have been recognized as a “Silver agency” in the 2026 edition of WTR 1000, improving our position in what is considered the leading ranking of the best firms and professionals operating in the trademark sector worldwide. Read what WTR 1000 writes about us: “Professional, practical and cost-effective, Metroconsult’s client-focused approach makes [...]
We are pleased to announce that Carmela Rotundo, Raffaella Previtera, Marco Camolese, and Giancarlo Reposio of Metroconsult have been appointed as mediators at the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Center (PMAC) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) for the upcoming five-year term, effective from 1 January 2026. Carmela Rotundo Mediator, Associated Mediator & Expert before PMAC [...]
We are pleased to announce that Metroconsult has obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 Certification – Gender Equality Management System. Certification - Gender Equality Management System This recognition attests to our concrete commitment to promoting equity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, valuing people, preventing all forms of discrimination, and fostering an organizational culture based on respect and social [...]
We are proud to announce that Metroconsult has been recognized as a Silver Firm in the Patent Prosecution category in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. For the fourth consecutive year, Metroconsult is listed among the top firms in the field, with four of our professionals named as [...]
The theme of the 2025 edition of World Intellectual Property Day is: IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP To celebrate this important event, held annually on April 26, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched a video competition for young people aged 18 to 35, inviting them to showcase the connection between [...]
We are honored to be recognized for the third year in a row as “Recommended firm” in the Patent Prosecution category of the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals ranking. Metroconsult “Recommended Firm” for “Patent Prosecution” Metroconsult has been recognized as a "Recommended Firm" in the Patent Prosecution [...]
Officially launched on June 1, 2023, the Unitary Patent system represents a significant development in the European intellectual property landscape, aiming to streamline patent protection across participating EU member states, making the process more efficient and cost-effective. To celebrate the first anniversary of its launch, Metroconsult has developed a basic brochure outlining the main pros [...]
