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Brazil: Contentious
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Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello is one of Brazil’s leading Intellectual Property law firms, recognized for its excellence in complex litigation, strategic prosecution, and high-level advisory work. With a practice covering trademarks, patents, copyright, domain name disputes, enforcement, and technology-related agreements, the firm assists domestic and international clients ranging from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations.
Work & experience
Provided by Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello
The firm is particularly distinguished in complex patent litigation and SEP disputes, positioning itself at the forefront of Brazil’s evolving high-technology IP landscape. Acting in sectors such as telecommunications (4G, 5G, IoT), ICT, life sciences, pharma, biotechnology, automotive, agribusiness, food and beverage, oil and gas, software engineering, and nanotechnology, Montaury delivers sophisticated representation in infringement and invalidity actions before both State and Federal Courts.
Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello | Brazil: Contentious
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150
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2010
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Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Overview
Provided by Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello
Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello is one of Brazil’s leading Intellectual Property law firms, recognized for its excellence in complex litigation, strategic prosecution, and high-level advisory work. With a practice covering trademarks, patents, copyright, domain name disputes, enforcement, and technology-related agreements, the firm assists domestic and international clients ranging from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations.
Work & experience
Provided by Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello
The firm is particularly distinguished in complex patent litigation and SEP disputes, positioning itself at the forefront of Brazil’s evolving high-technology IP landscape. Acting in sectors such as telecommunications (4G, 5G, IoT), ICT, life sciences, pharma, biotechnology, automotive, agribusiness, food and beverage, oil and gas, software engineering, and nanotechnology, Montaury delivers sophisticated representation in infringement and invalidity actions before both State and Federal Courts.
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Brazil - Head office
Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Almirante Barroso 139 7º andar Centro , Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 20031-005, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
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Chapter 3 - Brazil Hot Topics in IP 2025: Patents
This article reviews key 2025 developments at the BPTO, including performance trends and statistics, the impact of the Global PPH and expanded fast-track examination, industrial design practice, and recent advances in digital transformation and AI integration.
Chapter 2 - Brazil Hot Topics in IP 2025: Trademarks
This article examines the key trademark developments in Brazil in 2025, including changes to official fees, new evidentiary standards for highly reputed marks, priority examination, sports betting, secondary meaning, opposition practice, and the 13th edition of the Nice Classification
Chapter 1- Brazil Hot Topics in IP 2025: Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Protection
This article explores new Brazilian customs guidance that strengthens anti-counterfeiting enforcement by reducing costs and increasing predictability, while also addressing rising online fraud and impersonation, highlighting the need for coordinated brand protection strategies.
Preliminary Injunctions in Brazilian SEP Litigation: Strategic Tools and Legal Safeguards
As technology evolves and connectivity standards expand, particularly around 4G and 5G implementations, the stakes in IP enforcement have grown, and preliminary injunctions (PIs) have become a frequent tactical instrument for global litigation.
Brazilian Court grants trade-dress protection to Timberland’s iconic “Yellow Boots”
Montaury has secured a significant victory for Timberland in a landmark ruling that recognized the distinctiveness of the brand’s iconic Yellow Boots and ordered their registration as a trademark in Brazil. The case was led by Marianna Furtado de Mendonça, partner of the firm’s IP Litigation team.
Brazil: Hot Topics in IP during 2024
The article covers key IP updates in Brazil, including BPTO efficiency gains, stricter appeal rules, PPH expansion, and approval of slogan marks. It also highlights SEP litigation, patent invalidity rulings, and changes in ad law—signaling Brazil's shift toward global IP standards.
Chapter 3 - Brazil Hot Topics in IP 2025: Patents
This article reviews key 2025 developments at the BPTO, including performance trends and statistics, the impact of the Global PPH and expanded fast-track examination, industrial design practice, and recent advances in digital transformation and AI integration.
Chapter 2 - Brazil Hot Topics in IP 2025: Trademarks
This article examines the key trademark developments in Brazil in 2025, including changes to official fees, new evidentiary standards for highly reputed marks, priority examination, sports betting, secondary meaning, opposition practice, and the 13th edition of the Nice Classification
Chapter 1- Brazil Hot Topics in IP 2025: Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Protection
This article explores new Brazilian customs guidance that strengthens anti-counterfeiting enforcement by reducing costs and increasing predictability, while also addressing rising online fraud and impersonation, highlighting the need for coordinated brand protection strategies.
Preliminary Injunctions in Brazilian SEP Litigation: Strategic Tools and Legal Safeguards
As technology evolves and connectivity standards expand, particularly around 4G and 5G implementations, the stakes in IP enforcement have grown, and preliminary injunctions (PIs) have become a frequent tactical instrument for global litigation.
Brazilian Court grants trade-dress protection to Timberland’s iconic “Yellow Boots”
Montaury has secured a significant victory for Timberland in a landmark ruling that recognized the distinctiveness of the brand’s iconic Yellow Boots and ordered their registration as a trademark in Brazil. The case was led by Marianna Furtado de Mendonça, partner of the firm’s IP Litigation team.
Brazil: Hot Topics in IP during 2024
The article covers key IP updates in Brazil, including BPTO efficiency gains, stricter appeal rules, PPH expansion, and approval of slogan marks. It also highlights SEP litigation, patent invalidity rulings, and changes in ad law—signaling Brazil's shift toward global IP standards.
Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello | Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Top figures
2
Offices
150
Employees
2010
Established in
Key people
Industry sectors
Capabilities
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