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Our team are led by one of the foremost experts in the market and excels on advising on the creation, exploitation and protection of IP from the outset and throughout its whole life. Both domestically and abroad we have a stellar reputation on patent trademark and copyright litigation. Vieira de Almeida’s IP practice has been involved in many of the most complex patent litigation cases in the country, having developed a very significant expertise in the negotiation of IP rights; we provide assistance in the licensing, franchising and brand extension process over the years.
We are a legal and strategic partner, able to help the client meet the challenges of safeguarding intellectual property rights and have accumulated a high degree of specialization in the health industry, working on a regular and continuous basis with many of the most preeminent pharma companies operating in Portugal.
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide both internationally and in the Portugal, visit the VdA website for more details: http://vda.pt/en

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Intellectual Property - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

VdA has a market-leading IP practice group with notable experience in patent infringement proceedings, including disputes around supplementary protection certificates and the marketing of generic products. The team also advises on trade mark and patent enforcement proceedings and the negotiation of settlement agreements. The law firm's experience includes work with key players in the pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors, as well as in the technology industry.

Work Highlights

  • VdA assisted AstraZeneca with the protection of patent rights concerning two of its products in Portugal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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António de Magalhães Cardoso
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António de Magalhães Cardoso
Head of Intellectual Property
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Senior Statespeople

António de Magalhães Cardoso has a wealth of experience assisting clients from the pharmaceutical sector on the enforcement of patent rights.

Marta Alves Vieira
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Marta Alves Vieira
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Marta Alves Vieira is recognised for her work in patent litigation, including advising on SPC matters and disputes around the marketing of generic products. She frequently represents pharmaceutical and technology companies.

Marta Alves Vieira is a truly brilliant lawyer. She is very smart, detailed and provides top-quality advice.

Marta Alves Vieira gets into the detail of cases and her strategic thinking is valued by clients and others she works with.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property

António de Magalhães Cardoso
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António de Magalhães Cardoso
Head of Intellectual Property
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Senior Statespeople
Marta Alves Vieira
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Marta Alves Vieira
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