Intellectual Property: Patent

Jacques Labrunie is widely viewed as a prominent figure in the market and enjoys a good reputation among his peers. Labrunie has a solid track record in contentious matters, and is regularly mandated by key clients to deal with sophisticated patent and trade mark litigation.

"He is the patents guy."

"Jacques is a great professional and very focused on the client's needs."

"Excellent lawyer, who provides practical commercial guidance."

"He has always assisted us with excellence."

João Vieira da Cunha is well regarded for his experience in litigation in IP, which covers trade dress disputes, unfair competition and protection and defence of trade marks, in both administrative and judicial proceedings.

"João has a great experience and was able to provide us very good guidance on building up our strategies."

"João has a great experience and was able to provide very good guidance on building up our strategies."

"He is a great lawyer dealing with trade mark and patent contentious matters."

"João is an outstanding professional in complex IP litigation matters."

"He is excellent and a great partner. He has technical knowledge and very engaged."

João Vieira da Cunha is well regarded for his experience in litigation in IP, which covers trade dress disputes, unfair competition and protection and defence of trade marks, in both administrative and judicial proceedings, as well as on patent matters.

José Roberto Gusmão is particularly lauded for his expertise, academic background and well-established reputation for excellence in dealing with sophisticated patent matters. Clients benefit from his broad experience handling complex litigation proceedings and international patent prosecution.

"He is a great jurist."

José Roberto Gusmão is particularly lauded for his expertise, academic background and well-established reputation for excellence in dealing with sophisticated patent matters. Clients benefit from his broad experience handling complex litigation proceedings and international patent prosecution.

Laetitia d'Hanens is experienced in non-contentious work, including technology licence and patent agreements, as well as strategic trade mark prosecution.

"It is a pleasure to work with Laetitia. She is very result-oriented and understands the needs and timing of the business."

"Laetitia has deep knowledge of contracts and is very sharp with her advices. She takes assessed risks and is used to trailing difficult landscapes."

"Laetitia has been an amazing partner, advising on particularly highly sensitive issues. She has been able to get up to speed on related commercial issues in record time."

Thiago Arpagaus De Souza joins the rankings after a strong endorsement from clients and peers about his skills on management of trademark portfolio and trade dress infringement.

"Our entire in-house department loves and trusts him."

"Excellent attorney who provides practical and effective trademark guidance."