Intellectual Property: Patent - Brazil
What the team is known for
Gusmão & Labrunie is a top firm lauded for its exceptional IP expertise. Its noteworthy client base includes key companies from various sectors, including pharmaceutical and cosmetics, food and beverages, automotive and retail. The firm boasts remarkable bench strength, particularly for handling contentious mandates such as patent nullity actions. Its full IP legal assistance department stands out in trade mark portfolio management, trade dress and unfair competition issues.
Strengths
"The firm delivers consistency and good results."
"The lawyers present in-depth knowledge on the topics and instil confidence that the service will be carried out efficiently."
"The firm has teams divided by types of demands and topics, which results in a high degree of depth and breadth."
Notable practitioners
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. "Very attentive, sophisticated and experienced. He is able to go through several highly complex topics, giving a complete view to the client." "Jacques is very professional and trustworthy."
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.
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.
Laetitia d'Hanens is experienced in non-contentious work, including technology licence and patent agreements, as well as strategic trade mark prosecution. "Laetitia is anexperienced and consistent partner with substantial knowledge in IP matters and emphasis on contractual aspects. She provides consultancy services in great depth and precision." "Excellent professional - attentive, dedicated and with extensive knowledge." "She stands out intellectually."
