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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
RNA Law is an intellectual property firm with a varied and solid activity in patent matters. It has a strong market presence among pharmaceutical clients, frequently assisting them in invalidity lawsuits and refusal challenges.
Strengths
The team at RNA Law proactively provides strategic advice on the ever-changing legal landscape in Brazil in connection with life science patents.
RNA Law combines a deep knowledge of the court system with creative strategies to optimise results, along with a strong understanding of the industry and an excellent network of technical experts.
RNA has technical expertise combined with the ability to transform complex technology into effective legal protection.
The main distinguishing feature of RNA's intellectual property department is the combination of in-depth technical knowledge of intangible assets with a truly strategic and contentious approach.
Work Highlights
RNA Law represents Celgene in a patent infringement lawsuit concerning the off‑label marketing of a patented pharmaceutical product, including securing a preliminary injunction to halt infringing activities.
Notable practitioners
Karlo Fonseca Tinoco is an intellectual property lawyer with broad experience advising Brazilian and foreign companies on patents, trade marks, trade secrets and IP strategy, as well as supporting IP aspects of M&A, technology transfer and licensing.
A highly skilled partner, Karlo Fonseca Tinoco builds lasting and trusting relationships with his clients.
Karlo Fonseca Tinoco's ability to combine legal insight, technical expertise and international coordination makes him indispensable in protecting the company’s industrial assets.
Roberto Rodrigues is a intellectual property lawyer who has had noteworthy performances acting in patent and industrial design infringement lawsuits, as well as undertaking IP prosecution work.
Always up to date on international best practices, Roberto Rodrigues brings an excellent strategic understanding of the business in which he operates.
Roberto Rodrigues truly understands the technology and has a great command of the law. His advice is commercially relevant and timely. He is a pleasure to work with.
Brilliant in strategy and execution, Roberto Rodrigues masterfully manages complex cases, both in Brazil and internationally.
Up-and-coming partner Tatiana Alves makes her way into the ranking after receiving strong endorsement from clients and peers for her involvement in patent disputes, particularly in the life sciences and telecom sectors.
Tatiana combines technical precision with a rare strategic vision, handling intellectual property cases with elegance and firmness.
Tatiana Alves has very deep knowledge of the system and is a great communicator and good strategist.