Intellectual Property: Patent

Based in Rio de Janeiro, Murta Goyanes Advogados is frequently retained by important clients from the entertainment, automotive, footwear and pharmaceutical industries, and provides a profound understanding of contentious intellectual property mandates. The team boasts remarkable experience representing clients in copyright disputes, patent infringement litigation and trade mark nullity actions. It also advises on licence agreements, fast-track patent applications and portfolio management.

"It is a pleasure to work with this firm. They are very responsive and their service is really good."

"They understand how international business works. They give solutions and meet our values. They are really organised and have a clear view of our work."

Antonio Murta is an established IP practitioner with a good reputation for representing domestic and international clients in trade mark litigation and major seizures of counterfeit goods. "He is well versed in trade mark law on an international basis and in handling worldwide trade mark portfolios for major Brazilian brands. He is attentive to the complexities of trade mark law, while at the same time pursues pragmatic and commercial solutions." "Antonio leads the matters in a straightforward way and has in-depth knowledge about IP developments in Brazil. I respect his passion for this field." "Excellent and practical. Antonio is among the best. I trust his advice. He is a creative thinker."

Marcelo Goyanes has experience within the IP arena and is particularly commended for his activity on copyright and trade mark matters, both in litigation and in consultancy work. "He is known for his activity in judicial cases." "A superb lawyer for contentious matters." "I trust him as a sophisticated adviser. Sound and practical."