Drawing on more than two decades of experience as in-house and outside counsel in both the United States and Europe, Mr. Strino concentrates his practice in domestic and international trademark clearance and prosecution, Lanham Act litigation, trademark portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting enforcement, and U.S. and multicountry litigation. His practice encompasses copyright registration and enforcement, trade dress protection, internet and media law, and domain name dispute resolution. He represents clients in a broad array of industries ranging from fashion, chemical and pharmaceuticals, food and wine, media, entertainment, finance, insurance, and tourism.
Mr. Strino also counsels clients on software-related intellectual property matters, informed by his knowledge and coursework in computer science fundamentals for legal practitioners. He provides practical guidance on software licensing, open-source compliance, and digital content protection. His work includes advising on database rights, API licensing structures, and cloud service arrangements, with particular focus on their intersection with traditional trademark and copyright concerns. His practice further encompasses digital brand protection strategies across social media platforms, domain names, and online marketplaces.
Mr. Strino is highly regarded in the field of opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, for all stages from discovery to trial. He has extensive experience in the area of geographic certification marks, having prosecuted many applications to register and maintain world-renowned indications of origin including Prosecco Doc, Emilia, Asiago, and Pecorino Romano.
He regularly advises clients on general corporate matters, with a special focus on international and cross-border transactions, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars in the United States and Europe.
Credentials
Education
Harvard University (Computer Science CS50 For Lawyers)
Online, Verified Certificate: HarvardX
University of Pennsylvania Law School (Master of Laws)
Concentrations in Business Law and Corporate Finance (Wharton School of Business)
Universita’ Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (Master's Degree for Business Lawyers)
Universita’ Di Napoli “Federico II” School of Law (J.D. equivalent, with honors)
Ateneo Impresa Business School S.P.A. (Master's Degree with honors)
Professional Admissions
State of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Italy State Bar
Professional Activities
ALMA – Italian LL.M. Association
Co-founder and Chairman
Columbian Lawyers Association
Board Member
Executive Secretary
New York State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Languages
Italian
Spanish