About

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

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - Brazil

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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

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Antonella Carminatti
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Antonella Carminatti
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Band 1

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.

Antonella Carminatti is one of the leading practitioners in the country.

Pedro Frankovsky Barroso
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Pedro Frankovsky Barroso
4
Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

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Intellectual Property: Patent

Antonella Carminatti
5
Antonella Carminatti
5
Band 5
Pedro Frankovsky Barroso
5
Pedro Frankovsky Barroso
5
Band 5
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Antonella Carminatti
1
Antonella Carminatti
1
Band 1
Pedro Frankovsky Barroso
4
Pedro Frankovsky Barroso
4
Band 4

Members

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