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About
Provided by Otto Licks
Practice Areas
Patents
Copyright
Anti-counterfeiting
UPOV
Trademark, Trade Dress & Publicity Rights Matters
Trade Secrets & Regulatory
Data Protection
Licensing & Technology Transfer
Internet, E-commerce & Software
Food & Drug Law
Career
Otto Licks is a founding partner at Licks Attorneys, a Brazilian law firm with over 300 people among its five offices in Brazil and Japan, as well as a German Desk. Otto is an expert on complex litigation and policy making, with 30 years of experience representing international clients in life sciences (small molecules, biologicals, agrochemicals and medical devices), telecom, electronics and internet. He has established a reputation as a trial and appellate practice specialist, focusing on preliminary and permanent injunctions and monetization (damages and licensing), advising clients primarily on patent, trade secrets, unfair competition and regulatory data exclusivity, government procurement, food and drug and regulatory of telecom and internet. He has been the first chair in over 100 cases, from TROs and ex-parte injunctions up to leading cases before the Brazilian Supreme Court. Otto has published extensively in his areas of expertise and has been recognized by some of the most important international rankings. He is Vice Chair for the Global Series Committee(FCBA) and is an accomplished speaker in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Professional Memberships
Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro and Distrito Federal;
Member of national and international associations such as ABPI, ABAPI, AIPLA, AIPPI, BIO, IBA, IPO, etc;
ITechLaw (International Technology Law Association).
Publications
Brazil´s Importance to a patent portfolio strategy, The Legal 500, 2023;
Brazil´s Importance to a patent portfolio strategy, IP STARS, 2023;
Com análise de dados, Licks Attorneys encontra padrões e estabelece chances de sucesso de teses e estratégias para ações judiciais e pedidos de patentes, Microsoft, 2022;
Autonomia financeira do INPI poderia incentivar inovação no país, dizem especialistas, JOTA, 2022;
Ajuste de prazo de patentes é essencial para proteger inventor, Folha de S. Paulo, 2022;
A gestão atual do INPI é a melhor nas últimas décadas [...] mas o prazo para decisão está longe de estar dentro do razoável, JOTA, 2022;
Projeto de Retomada do Trabalho Presencial, Correio Braziliense, 2022;
Otto Licks comenta sobre lei de Propriedade Industrial, Estadão, 2021;
Otto Licks comenta os vetos à nova lei do licenciamento compulsório, O Globo, 2021;
Não existe extensão de patente no Brasil, Estadão, 2021;
Dia decisivo para o futuro da inovação, Estadão, 2021;
A hegemonia da técnica e o papel do Supremo Tribunal Federal na ADI nº 5.529, Conjur, 2021;
A hegemonia da técnica e o papel do STF na ADIn 5.529, Migalhas, 2021;
A hegemonia da técnica e o STF no debate sobre patentes, O Globo, 2021;
Entenda o que está em jogo no julgamento sobre o prazo de patentes no STF, Jota, 2021;
STF decidirá sobre mudanças na lei de patentes; empresários temem prejuízos, CNN Brasil, 2021;
Mais de 31 mil patentes podem ser atingidas por julgamento no STF, Poder 360, 2021;
Otto Licks na CNN, CNN Brasil, 2021;
Otto Licks na CBN, CBN, 2021;
Mais de 31 mil patentes podem ser atingidas por julgamento no STF, Poder 360, 2021;
Decisão do STF sobre nulidade de mais de 31 mil patentes de invenção ameaça retomada da economia, Estadão, 2021;
Julgamento no Supremo coloca em risco 31 mil patentes no país, Valor Econômico, 2021;
A invalidação de mais de 31 mil patentes não contribuirá para o combate à Covid-19, Consultor Jurídico, 2021;
Licks Attorneys na Veja, Veja, 2021;
Licks Attorneys no Valor Econômico, Valor Econômico, 2021;
Brazilian Supreme Court Sets an earlier date to decide the fate on the 10-Year Patent Term, BRICS & Beyond, 2021;
Em pedido ao STF, PGR mira Covid-19, mas acerta na economia nacional, Jota, 2021;
O crescimento do Brasil depende de um sistema de patentes confiável, Justiça & Cidadania, 2020;
A estreia da propriedade intelectual no STF: ADI 5529 e seus impactos sistêmicos, Jota, 2020.
Practice Areas
Patents
Copyright
Anti-counterfeiting
UPOV
Trademark, Trade Dress & Publicity Rights Matters
Trade Secrets & Regulatory
Data Protection
Licensing & Technology Transfer
Internet, E-commerce & Software
Food & Drug Law
Career
Otto Licks is a founding partner at Licks Attorneys, a Brazilian law firm with over 300 people among its five offices in Brazil and Japan, as well as a German Desk. Otto is an expert on complex litigation and policy making, with 30 years of experience representing international clients in life sciences (small molecules, biologicals, agrochemicals and medical devices), telecom, electronics and internet. He has established a reputation as a trial and appellate practice specialist, focusing on preliminary and permanent injunctions and monetization (damages and licensing), advising clients primarily on patent, trade secrets, unfair competition and regulatory data exclusivity, government procurement, food and drug and regulatory of telecom and internet. He has been the first chair in over 100 cases, from TROs and ex-parte injunctions up to leading cases before the Brazilian Supreme Court. Otto has published extensively in his areas of expertise and has been recognized by some of the most important international rankings. He is Vice Chair for the Global Series Committee(FCBA) and is an accomplished speaker in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Professional Memberships
Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro and Distrito Federal;
Member of national and international associations such as ABPI, ABAPI, AIPLA, AIPPI, BIO, IBA, IPO, etc;
ITechLaw (International Technology Law Association).
Publications
Brazil´s Importance to a patent portfolio strategy, The Legal 500, 2023;
Brazil´s Importance to a patent portfolio strategy, IP STARS, 2023;
Com análise de dados, Licks Attorneys encontra padrões e estabelece chances de sucesso de teses e estratégias para ações judiciais e pedidos de patentes, Microsoft, 2022;
Autonomia financeira do INPI poderia incentivar inovação no país, dizem especialistas, JOTA, 2022;
Ajuste de prazo de patentes é essencial para proteger inventor, Folha de S. Paulo, 2022;
A gestão atual do INPI é a melhor nas últimas décadas [...] mas o prazo para decisão está longe de estar dentro do razoável, JOTA, 2022;
Projeto de Retomada do Trabalho Presencial, Correio Braziliense, 2022;
Otto Licks comenta sobre lei de Propriedade Industrial, Estadão, 2021;
Otto Licks comenta os vetos à nova lei do licenciamento compulsório, O Globo, 2021;
Não existe extensão de patente no Brasil, Estadão, 2021;
Dia decisivo para o futuro da inovação, Estadão, 2021;
A hegemonia da técnica e o papel do Supremo Tribunal Federal na ADI nº 5.529, Conjur, 2021;
A hegemonia da técnica e o papel do STF na ADIn 5.529, Migalhas, 2021;
A hegemonia da técnica e o STF no debate sobre patentes, O Globo, 2021;
Entenda o que está em jogo no julgamento sobre o prazo de patentes no STF, Jota, 2021;
STF decidirá sobre mudanças na lei de patentes; empresários temem prejuízos, CNN Brasil, 2021;
Mais de 31 mil patentes podem ser atingidas por julgamento no STF, Poder 360, 2021;
Otto Licks na CNN, CNN Brasil, 2021;
Otto Licks na CBN, CBN, 2021;
Mais de 31 mil patentes podem ser atingidas por julgamento no STF, Poder 360, 2021;
Decisão do STF sobre nulidade de mais de 31 mil patentes de invenção ameaça retomada da economia, Estadão, 2021;
Julgamento no Supremo coloca em risco 31 mil patentes no país, Valor Econômico, 2021;
A invalidação de mais de 31 mil patentes não contribuirá para o combate à Covid-19, Consultor Jurídico, 2021;
Licks Attorneys na Veja, Veja, 2021;
Licks Attorneys no Valor Econômico, Valor Econômico, 2021;
Brazilian Supreme Court Sets an earlier date to decide the fate on the 10-Year Patent Term, BRICS & Beyond, 2021;
Em pedido ao STF, PGR mira Covid-19, mas acerta na economia nacional, Jota, 2021;
O crescimento do Brasil depende de um sistema de patentes confiável, Justiça & Cidadania, 2020;
A estreia da propriedade intelectual no STF: ADI 5529 e seus impactos sistêmicos, Jota, 2020.
Personal
Fellow, Chizaiken - Institute of Intellectual Property (1997);
Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D) program, George Washington University Law School (1996);
Master of Laws (LL.M) Intellectual Property, George Washington University Law School (1994);.
Master of Laws (LL.M) International Law, George Washington University Law School (1993);
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (1993).
Awards
Intellectual Property
Chambers Brazil Contentious
2024
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Leaders League
2024
Intellectual Property - Patent
Chambers Global
2024
Global Leaders
IAM Strategy 300
2024
Intellectual Property
Análise Advocacia
2023
Latin America – Intellectual Property
The Legal 500
2024
Latin America – Life Sciences
The Legal 500
2024
Thought Leader Brazil – Patents
Who’s Who Legal
2023
Thought Leader Brazil – Life Sciences
Who’s Who Legal
2023
Global Elite Thought Leader - Intellectual Property - Patent
Who’s Who Legal
2023
Leaders
WIPR
2023
Intellectual Property - Lawyer Awards
Business Today
2023
Top Decisores: Managing Partners
Decisor Brasil
2023
Global Elite Thought Leader – Life Sciences – Patent Litigation
Who’s Who Legal
2023
Patent Litigation
IAM Patent 1000
2023
Life Sciences
Chambers Brazil Industries & Sectors
2023
Patent Litigation
Leaders League
2023
Life Sciences
Leaders League
2023
Trademark Litigation
Leaders League
2023
Patent Prosecution
Leaders League
2023
Patent Star
IP Stars
2023
Intellectual Property
LACCA Approved
2023
Technology
Leaders League
2022
Regulatory
Análise Advocacia
2022
Pharmaceutical
Análise Advocacia
2022
Health
Análise Advocacia
2022
National Leader - Brazil - Intellectual Property - Patents
Who’s Who Legal
2022
National Leader - Brazil - Life Sciences
Who’s Who Legal
2022
Global Leader - Intellectual Property - Patents
Who’s Who Legal
2022
Intellectual Property (Patents) & Life Sciences (Patent Litigation)
Who’s Who Legal
2022
Patents
IAM Global Leader
2022
Eletronics
Análise Advocacia
2021
Intellectual Property
Benchmark Litigation
2021
Intellectual Property & Life Sciences
Chambers Latin America
2021
Intellectual Property
LACCA Approved
2020
Litigation Star
Benchmark Litigation
2020
Intellectual Property & Life Sciences
Chambers Latin America
2020
Intellectual Property
Benchmark Litigation
2019
Appellate
Benchmark Litigation
2018
Intellectual Property & Life Sciences
Chambers Latin America
2017
Intellectual Property Litigation
Leaders League
2016
Life Sciences
PLC
2012
Intellectual Property
PLC
2012
Intellectual Property & Life Sciences
Which Lawyer
2009
Chambers Review
Brazil: Contentious
Otto Licks is a top player in the intellectual property space. He is regularly sought out by major biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry players to provide advice on strategic patent prosecution, infringement and invalidation lawsuits.
Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Otto Licks has strong skills in life sciences disputes. He is a founding partner of the firm.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Otto is fantastic. He is smart, creative and very personable, and I trust him with everything to do with litigation in Brazil."
"He is an ace and has important clients."
"Otto Licks is the greatest patent lawyer in the country."
"What I value the most is his extensive background which is a real asset for us. He has established a huge reputation and is an inspiring and extremely qualified lawyer. He is very technical."
"Otto is fantastic. He is smart, creative and very personable, and I trust him with everything to do with litigation in Brazil."
"He is an ace and has important clients."
"Otto Licks is the greatest patent lawyer in the country."
"What I value the most is his extensive background which is a real asset for us. He has established a huge reputation and is an inspiring and extremely qualified lawyer. He is very technical."