Intellectual Property: Patent
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
The combination of our scientists' and engineers' technical skills and the legal expertise of our lawyers means that BMA IP provides clients with a high-quality multidisciplinary service that is unmatched in the Brazilian market.
We provide a full range of professional services in the protection, management and enforcement of all types of intellectual property rights — patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, industrial designs, domain names and plant varieties, as well as related fields such as advertising, franchising, e-commerce, entertainment, geographical indications and appellations of origin. Our range of experience covers every industry and technology – from electrical and computer technology to luxury goods, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
BMA IP's team has won an international reputation for its ability to provide personalized service aimed at achieving our clients' objectives through the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Our practice is worldwide through a carefully tested global network of firms. As a result, we are able to direct and coordinate the international IP portfolios of our clients, assuring them of the same strategic focus and technical capabilities that we provide in Brazil. Likewise, foreign law firms are confident that their clients will find uncompromising excellence when they call on BMA IP for assistance in prosecution, litigation and consultation matters in Brazil.
Chambers Review
BMA – Barbosa Müssnich Aragão is a well-established full-service firm benefiting from expertise in advising clients on a full spectrum of IP matters. The team is frequently retained to provide assistance with litigation matters, such as patent nullity lawsuits, unfair competition and trade dress infringement, as well as consultative work, including trade mark licensing and strategic patent applications. The firm represents clients from various industries including entertainment, telecommunications, education and beverages.
Work Highlights
- BMA represented American Airlines in a lawsuit for the infringement of their trademark.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BMA excels in comprehending our business, navigating patent complexities and swiftly defending our assets. The team is always up to date on new legislations. I trust them completely."
"They immerse themselves in the client's world, employing agile and thorough assessments. Their professionals are experts in multidisciplinary actions, providing increased security and precision."
"BMA excels in comprehending our business, navigating patent complexities and swiftly defending our assets. The team is always up to date on new legislations. I trust them completely."
"They immerse themselves in the client's world, employing agile and thorough assessments. Their professionals are experts in multidisciplinary actions, providing increased security and precision."
Notable Practitioners
Antonella Carminatti is an intellectual property practitioner who is recognised by clients and the market for her expertise and capabilities. She is well versed in trade mark licensing, sublicensing and coexistence agreements, as well as international portfolio management and nullity actions.
"Excellent lawyer. I had a very good experience with her."
"She is very good and has a long trajectory in the field."
Pedro Frankovsky Barroso has experience assisting clients with litigation, such as nullity actions, infringements and unfair competition.
"He understands the company's needs very easily and acts with mastery on our judicial proceedings."
"His experience and creation of new theses puts us at ease."
"He is very good technically. He knows thoroughly how to navigate and handle the firm, delivering great services. He was able to revert our case positively."
Ranked Lawyers at
BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
Brazil