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Lefosse Advogados

Intellectual Property: Patent

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Lefosse Advogados

Rankings

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Intellectual Property: Patent - Brazil

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Lefosse Advogados has a well‑regarded intellectual property practice, with particular strength in patent litigation across a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceutical and telecommunications. The firm also advises on trade mark litigation and prosecution, IP contracts and transactional matters involving intellectual property.

Work Highlights

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  • Lefosse advised Amgen on the defence of the validity of its Brazilian patent covering a flagship oncology drug.

Strengths

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  • Lefosse Advogados stands out for its ability to integrate IP, regulatory and competition areas with creative and well-grounded legal theses.

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  • The team at Lefosse is very serious in its work, goes beyond standard solutions and thoroughly analyses every aspect of a case.

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  • Lefosse seeks to deeply understand the business, commercial objectives and regulatory nuances involved, suggesting the best legal and strategic alternatives for each situation.

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  • The team at Lefosse has in-depth regulatory and litigation knowledge that is fundamental to patent strategy, and is able to clearly and simply translate complex technical issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Ricardo Dutra Nunes
    Band 4Ricardo Dutra Nunes

    Ricardo Dutra Nunes

    Ricardo Dutra Nunes provides representation in invalidity, infringement and nullity claims, as well as lawsuits against rejected applications by the BPTO.
    • An extremely senior professional, Ricardo Dutra Nunes has extensive knowledge of the business.

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    • Ricardo Dutra Nunes understands the technical aspects of the topics very well, communicates easily with senior leaders, and is practical, clear and objective.

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    • Ricardo Dutra Nunes has extensive experience in IP disputes, with a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and distinctive expertise at the intersection of regulatory and intellectual property matters.

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  • Up and ComingLeonardo Braune
    Up and ComingLeonardo Braune

    Leonardo Braune

    With over ten years of experience in litigation, up-and-coming partner Leonardo Braune joins the rankings after demonstrating a strong practice in intellectual property disputes. He represents Brazilian and international clients in contentious matters, dispute prevention and negotiations.

    • Leonardo Braune is a highly qualified and competent professional.

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    • A well‑prepared professional, Leonardo Braune is always available to assist clients.

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