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BMA Advogados

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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BMA Advogados

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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.

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • BMA represented Chinese tech manufacturer Transsion in a patent infringement dispute filed against them by Dolby.

Strengths

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  • BMA's expertise delivers optimal case outcomes.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil
  • The team at BMA is very well prepared, agile and professional, with great technical capacity.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil
  • Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão knows when is the right time to step in based on clients' needs, showing a very service-oriented approach.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil
  • Incredibly responsive and efficient, BMA moves swiftly and can achieve results very quickly.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil
  • With a highly qualified technical team, BMA responds quickly and accurately.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Antonella Carminatti
    Band 1Antonella Carminatti

    Antonella Carminatti

    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.

    • Proactive, Antonella Carminatti clearly explained the risks involved, what to expect and the competitive landscape, while gradually building a well‑structured strategy.

      Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil
    • Antonella Carminatti is one of the leading practitioners in the country.

      Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil
  • Band 4Pedro Frankovsky Barroso
    Band 4Pedro Frankovsky Barroso

    Pedro Frankovsky Barroso

    Pedro Frankovsky Barroso is a practitioner with wide experience assisting clients with intellectual property litigation, such as nullity actions, infringements and unfair competition.

    • Pedro Frankovsky Barroso is a highly valuable adviser with excellent strategic vision, who greatly supports in identifying potential risks ahead and in developing the best strategies for complex litigation matters.

      Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil

Ranked Individuals at BMA Advogados (4)

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    Pedro Frankovsky Barroso

    Intellectual Property: Patent

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    Antonella Carminatti

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    Pedro Frankovsky Barroso

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