About
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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
Chambers Review
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 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 technologies industry.
Work Highlights
- The team assisted AstraZeneca with setting up a strategy for the marketing and promotion of breakthrough products in Portugal for respiratory diseases.
Strengths
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"VdA provided an excellent depth of knowledge across the team in pharma and biotech matters. The lawyers are very responsive."
"The lawyers' expertise and tailoring of communication to the target audience added high value to the work."
"VdA provided an excellent depth of knowledge across the team in pharma and biotech matters. The lawyers are very responsive."
"The lawyers' expertise and tailoring of communication to the target audience added high value to the work."
Notable Practitioners
Francisca Paulouro is recognised for her regulatory work in the life sciences sector. She also assists clients from the pharmaceutical industry with commercial agreements and pricing matters.
"Francisca Paulouro is a very strong lawyer in the life sciences sector in both Portugal and the EU."
Paulo Pinheiro regularly advises prominent multinationals, including pharmaceutical companies, on commercial disputes. He also represents clients in litigation and provides regulatory guidance.
"Paulo Pinheiro is a very good lawyer, with excellent knowledge of the life sciences and a very good ability to respond."
António de Magalhães Cardoso is a popular choice with clients from the pharmaceutical sector for advice on the enforcement of patent rights and on disputes around the prevention of marketing for generic products.
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 companies.
"Marta Alves Vieira is very helpful and very responsive."
Sara Nazaré is well regarded for her work in patent enforcement, acting for clients from the telecommunications and pharmaceutical sectors. She also regularly handles trade mark disputes.
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