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.

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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.

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Searches

Our dedicated search team runs trademark, patent and design searches, so you know where you stand before you file or launch.

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Filing and prosecution

We file applications in Malta and the EU and see them through to registration or grant.

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Renewals and maintenance

We keep registered trademarks, patents and designs in force, and handle a large volume of patent renewals in Malta every month.

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Enforcement 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.

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Anti-counterfeiting and customs

We work closely with the IPR department at the Malta Tax & Customs Administration in the fight against counterfeiting.

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Consultancy

Specialised legal counsel to help you build a strategy for protecting your intellectual property.

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The 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.

  1. 1947

    The Hon. Walter Salomone sets up his practice in intellectual property consultancy.

  2. 1973

    His son, Albert W. Salomone, who had assisted him, succeeds him and renames the firm A.W. Salomone & Co.

  3. 1990s

    The firm is restyled and renamed Salomone, Sansone & Co.

  4. 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.

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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

All news and events
  • Past event

    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.

  • Past event

    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.

  • Past event

    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.

Salomone Sansone84–85 Melita Street

84–85 Melita StreetValletta VLT 1120

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Courts of Justice

About a 5-minute walk from our office.

Our office in Melita Street, a short walk from the Courts of Justice in Republic Street. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors