About

Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida

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

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Life Sciences - 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. The life sciences practice demonstrates additional strength in regulatory advice, commercial agreements, reimbursement procedures and litigation.

Work Highlights

Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida

  • VdA represented Cloudflare in injunction proceedings brought against the client to block domains and IP addresses.

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.

Francisca Paulouro
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Francisca Paulouro
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Francisca Paulouro is recognised for her regulatory work in the life sciences sector. She further assists high-end clients from the pharmaceutical industry with commercial agreements, supply disputes and pricing matters.

Francisca is a very experienced lawyer with deep expertise in the health sector.

She is a person with great knowledge of both the legal and business aspects.

Francisca Paulouro is a great lawyer. She is a truly business and legal partner with very strong skills and knowledge, super reliable.

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 has outstanding communication skills and is able to gather the right team to obtain a successful result for the client.

Marta Alves Vieira has a strong industry knowledge and experience. She permanently accompanies the client.

Ranked Lawyers at
VdA Vieira de Almeida

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Portugal

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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Life Sciences

Francisca Paulouro
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Francisca Paulouro
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Members

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