INTA Annual Meeting in London 2026
Place: London, United Kingdom
Dr. Luigi A. Sansone, Dr. Valentina Sansone and Dr. Matteo Sansone will be attending the INTA Annual Meeting in London this May 2026.
Intellectual property law · Valletta, Malta
Protecting brands, inventions, designs and ideas since 1947.
SALOMONE SANSONE is the only law firm in Malta that specialises exclusively in intellectual property law. We act for local businesses and for many of the world’s biggest brands.
- A family firm
- Offering personalised advice with a boutique touch.
- Specialised in IP law in Malta
- Trademarks, patents, designs, copyright and much more.
- Available 365 days a year
- We are available around the clock, with queries handled the same day.
What we do
All aspects of IP law, under one roof.
From the initial clearance search through registration, protection and renewal, our professionals provide trusted guidance at every stage, safeguarding trademarks, patents and designs in Malta and across the European Union.
In particular cases, we also advise and litigate on commercial law matters outside IP.
Ask for a quoteSearches
Our dedicated search team runs trademark, patent and design searches, so you know where you stand before you file or launch.
Ask us about this: SearchesFiling and prosecution
We file applications in Malta and the EU and see them through to registration or grant.
Ask us about this: Filing and prosecutionRenewals and maintenance
We keep registered trademarks, patents and designs in force, and handle a large volume of patent renewals in Malta every month.
Ask us about this: Renewals and maintenanceEnforcement and litigation
Enforcing IP rights is one of our main pillars of work. Over the years we have acted for many local as well as international clients before the Maltese courts.
Ask us about this: Enforcement and litigationAnti-counterfeiting and customs
We work closely with the IPR department at the Malta Tax & Customs Administration in the fight against counterfeiting.
Ask us about this: Anti-counterfeiting and customsConsultancy
Specialised legal counsel to help you build a strategy for protecting your intellectual property.
Ask us about this: ConsultancyThe firm
One family, one practice, four names.
We work from Valletta, Malta’s capital and a World Heritage Site, home to both the law courts and the office of the Comptroller of Industrial Property.
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1947
The Hon. Walter Salomone sets up his practice in intellectual property consultancy.
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1973
His son, Albert W. Salomone, who had assisted him, succeeds him and renames the firm A.W. Salomone & Co.
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1990s
The firm is restyled and renamed Salomone, Sansone & Co.
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2008 to today
Since 2008 the firm has been headed by Albert’s grandson, Dr. Luigi A. Sansone. Today it is Salomone Sansone, at 84–85 Melita Street in Valletta.
Our advocates
Our specialised advocates.
Write to any of them directly, in English, Maltese or Italian.
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Dr. Luigi A. Sansone
Head of the firm · Advocate
A practising advocate since 1996 and a European Patent Attorney. Luigi represents Malta as Council Member of the epi and is the former Chair of ECTA’s Anti-Counterfeiting Committee.
Languages English, Maltese, Italian, French
lsansone@
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Dr. Valentina Sansone
Advocate
A practising advocate since 2022. Valentina leads the firm’s IP search projects and focuses on non-contentious matters, including patent prosecution and anti-counterfeiting.
Languages English, Maltese, Italian
vsansone@
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Dr. Matteo Sansone
Advocate
A practising advocate since 2025. Matteo focuses on IP enforcement and prosecution, including litigation before the Maltese courts.
Languages English, Maltese, Italian
msansone@
salomonesansone.com Email Matteo Full profile: Dr. Matteo Sansone
Memberships
- INTA International Trademark Association
- ECTA European Communities Trade Mark Association
- MARQUES Association of European Trade Mark Owners
- AIPPI International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
- PTMG Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group
- epi Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office
Administration
Our administration team.
Write to any of them directly.
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Daphne Cassar
Paralegal
Daphne focuses on clients’ trademark matters, conducting trademark searches, compiling findings and assisting our attorneys with the assessment of potential conflicts.
Languages English, Maltese, Italian
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Monica Turacchi
IP Administrator
Monica coordinates the administration of our clients’ intellectual property portfolios, including filing applications and renewals, maintaining accurate internal records and monitoring key deadlines.
Languages English, Italian
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Ana Maria Parraga
IP Administrator
Ana coordinates the administration of our clients’ intellectual property portfolios, including filing applications and renewals, maintaining accurate internal records and monitoring key deadlines.
Languages English, Spanish
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Rachael Magro
IP Administrator
Rachael focuses on the administration of our clients’ intellectual property portfolios, coordinating filings, monitoring deadlines and handling matters related to billing.
Languages English, Maltese, Italian
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Athira Sivan
IP Administrator
Athira coordinates billing for our clients’ matters, preparing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records and responding to billing enquiries.
Languages English, Hindi
News and events
From the firm
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ECTA Committee Meetings in Lyon, France
Place: Lyon, France
Dr. Luigi A. Sansone will be attending the ECTA Committee Meetings in October in Lyon, France.
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IP Mediation Conference 2025
Place: Malta
Dr. Matteo Sansone will be attending the IP Mediation Conference 2025 in Malta, taking place between 16–17 October 2025.
Contact
Talk to an IP advocate.
We’re reachable 24 hours a day, all year round, and we handle queries the same day.
- info@salomonesansone.com
Salomone Sansone84–85 Melita Street
84–85 Melita StreetValletta VLT 1120
Get directionsCourts of Justice
About a 5-minute walk from our office.