About
Provided by Licks Attorneys
Intellectual Property is the firm's strength. It is fronted by founding partner Otto Licks, broadly recognized as a leader in the field, with experience acquired over decades helping national and international clients in hundreds of patent projects in the country.
The group is also comprised of founding partners Carlos Aboim, Eduardo Hallak and Rodrigo Maior, and other senior partners such as Appellate Judge (ret.) Liliane Roriz and Abel Gomes, both with extensive experience in the 2nd Specialized IP Panel at TRF2. Liliane Roriz acted as rapporteur and judge in unprecedented cases related to the Brazilian patent system, such as the applicability of the TRIPS agreement, the validity term of patents and several other highly complex cases. Abel Gomes was the Appellate Judge with the longest service time dedicated to TRF2's specialized IP panels, authoring many decisions considered important precedents.
Licks Attorneys occupies a unique position amongst Brazilian firms, at the intersection between IP, regulation and health. For example, such expertise lends itself remarkably when representing patent holders facing the challenges of compulsory licensing. The firm represents all current patent holders of medicines for Covid-19 treatment in compulsory licensing processes in the country.
