Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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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 IP projects in the country. The group is also comprised of founding partners Carlos Aboim, Eduardo Hallak and Rodrigo Maior, and other 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 IP 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. The recent growth of the firm allowed for the promotion of six associates to partners in September/2020: Douglas Leite, Roberto Carapeto, Ricardo Campello, Juliana Neves, Tatiana Machado and Roberto Rodrigues. Licks Attorneys has acted on behalf of ICT (information and communication technologies) patent owners in every single litigation filed in Brazil this year, representing global companies in IP complex technology cases. Licks Attorneys is the most active firm in IP policy making in the country, with clients ranging from global companies to trade associations and international organizations.