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Souto Correa Advogados

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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Souto Correa Advogados

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Provided by Souto Correa Advogados

Souto Correa’s Intellectual Property practice provides comprehensive services in Brazil and abroad on matters such as trademark registrations, patents, industrial designs, and software-related filings before the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). The team also handles disputes involving IP rights, including patentability searches, patent drafting, and related technical work.

Our practice also covers complex copyright matters, domain names, digital platforms, e-commerce, know-how and trade secrets, cryptocurrencies, software and the Internet, unfair competition, trade name disputes, biotechnology, and matters related to access to genetic heritage before CGen.

We have participated in some of the most important Intellectual Property disputes in Brazil, including multidisciplinary strategic matters such as civil and labor disputes involving employee inventions, disputes between artists and record labels, patent disputes in both criminal and civil contexts, and disputes involving high value-added technologies in highly regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food, mining, and telecommunications.

Our team also represents national and international clients in matters involving contracts, licensing and partnerships, franchise agreements, CONAR disputes, advertising, image and voice rights, sponsorships, advertisements, and entertainment.

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - Brazil

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Souto Correa Advogados' intellectual property department is sought-after by key clients from the entertainment, technology, cosmetics and mining sectors. The firm assists companies with trade mark portfolio management, freedom to operate opinions, copyright and licensing agreements. It also provides guidance on litigation matters, including trade secrets and unfair competition.

Work Highlights

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  • Souto Correa Advogados represented Iforms in patent infringement and unfair competition litigation in the construction sector, defending the client against related civil and criminal claims while providing strategic IP and technology‑related advice.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Souto Correa Advogados's team explores possibilities, participates in meetings with clients, studies each request and is always available to discuss.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil
  • Everything Souto Correa undertakes is handled with the utmost attention, care and professionalism.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil
  • The team at Souto Correa has solid experience in the healthcare sector and has worked on several cases, which strengthens its foundation and repertoire.

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Leticia Provedel
    Band 3Leticia Provedel

    Leticia Provedel

    Leticia Provedel is an intellectual property lawyer well-regarded in the market for her broad expertise in various matters, including patent and copyright agreements, trade secret violation and trade mark portfolio management.

    • Very responsive, Leticia Provedel always answers our inquiries in a timely and complete manner.

      Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil
    • Leticia Provedel is always very technical and confident.

      Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil
    • Leticia Provedel has provided excellent service and asked proactive questions.

      Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets respondentBrazil

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