María Cruz García

Career

Maria Cruz Garcia – Country Managing Director, ClarkeModet Portugal

Maria Cruz Garcia is a distinguished intellectual property lawyer with a career spanning nearly two decades. As Country Managing Director of ClarkeModet Portugal, she leads strategic initiatives in IP protection, enforcement, and litigation, ensuring clients receive top-tier legal counsel. A recognized expert in international IP law, Maria has advised multinational corporations on complex trademark, patent, and industrial design matters, positioning ClarkeModet Portugal as a leader in the field.

She has been a key figure in shaping the IP legal landscape in Portugal, actively contributing to industry development through her leadership roles. Maria currently serves as President of the Bureau of the General Assembly of ACPI and General Secretary of the Portuguese AIPPI, reflecting her commitment to advancing IP law at a global level.

Maria's expertise and contributions to the field have earned her prestigious international recognitions, including TOP 250 WOMEN IN IP, IP STAR, WTR Global leaders, and Women in IP Spotlight.

Qualifications:

+Law Degree, Portuguese Catholic University

+Postgraduate in Intellectual Property Law, Portuguese Catholic University

+Postgraduate in Intellectual Property Law, University of Lisbon & Portuguese Association of Intellectual Law

Professional Memberships

General Assembly's Bureau President - ACPI

General Secretary - Portuguese AIPPI