LAWYER PROFILE

Marcela Trigo

Brazil 2026

Trench Rossi Watanabe

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Intellectual Property: Patent

Brazil

7 years ranked

Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Brazil

6 years ranked

Technology

Brazil

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Communications, Life Sciences

Career

Marcela Trigo has 20 years of experience in complex IP and Technology litigation. She joined the Firm in 2014 as a partner in the group of Intellectual Property and Information Technology and Communications, acting with focus on litigation and strategic advisory. Marcela has extensive experience in litigation involving patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, protection of confidential and exclusivity data, unfair competition and regulatory compliance, especially in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications). Marcela also advises on cutting edge technology regulation issues, such as artificial intelligence, data protection, privacy, content and digital commerce, and acts on some of the most relevant cases currently pending before Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice and Supreme Court regarding these issues. She is currently Co-Head of the Life Sciences and Healthcare Industry Group and Head of the TMT Industry Group. Marcela’s previous experience includes working as a foreign attorney at Finnegan in Washington D.C., and serving as a clerk to Judge Randall Rader at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Washington, D.C.

Professional Memberships

Board of Directors of LES Brazil, Member of Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property (ABPI)

Personal

Graduated from Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) with a degree in Law and from The George Washington University Law School with an LLM in Patent Law, holds a master’s degree in Civil Procedural Law from Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Intellectual Property: Patent - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Marcela Trigo is an experienced lawyer working with patent matters, handling both contentious and consultative work. Clients appreciate her ability to deal with important cases, such as counterfeiting disputes, appeal of trade mark applications and management of portfolios.

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Technology - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Marcela Trigo is an active partner in the technology arena. She is frequently seen handling litigation issues relating to contracts.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Marcela is a highly sophisticated trade mark lawyer, consistently delivering clear, practical and actionable advice.
Intellectual Property: PatentChambers Brazil: Contentious
Marcela Trigo has great technical ability and is very quick in solving problems that arise.
Intellectual Property: PatentChambers Brazil: Contentious
Extremely knowledgeable in her field of expertise, Marcela clearly emphasises client service and timely communication.
Intellectual Property: PatentChambers Brazil: Contentious
A highly knowledgeable and specialised intellectual property professional, Marcela Trigo leads her team with excellence, developing tailored strategies for each type of matter and adopting an effective approach focused on achieving positive results.
Intellectual Property: PatentChambers Brazil: Contentious
Marcela is our main point of contact and an outstanding technology lawyer.
TechnologyChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Marcela is a hands-on partner and is always available to assist us with urgent matters, consistently delivering excellent work.
TechnologyChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors