Rafael Lacaz Amaral

Practice Areas

Litigation in IP matters before the State and Federal Courts, also providing consultation services on licensing agreements, patents, trademarks, copyrights and unfair competition, trademark prosecution and arbitration and mediation in the IP field.

Career

Rafael Lacaz Amaral, a senior partner at Kasznar Leonardos, is an experienced professional in the field of Intellectual Property. As the Head of the Anti-Piracy, Brand Protection, and Litigation team, he has a proven track record in defending copyrights particularly in the entertainment and software sectors encompassing music, video, and pictures. He represents clients in IP cases at state and federal courts, providing valuable consultation on licensing agreements and copyright matters.

His clients greatly benefit from his expertise in addressing copyright infringement and piracy issues. He assists them in recovering unpaid royalties and obtaining damages resulting from infringement cases.

His proficiency in arbitration and mediation enhances his ability to efficiently resolve IP disputes, saving time and resources for his clients. With his extensive experience and knowledge in copyright protection and the music industry, he is a valuable asset for individuals and businesses alike because of his dedication to safeguarding his clients' rights and ensuring fair compensation and protection in an industry that faces challenges related to piracy and unauthorized use of intellectual property.

Professional Memberships

Board member of the Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property - ABPI (since 2008); Arbiter for domain name disputes at the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property - CSD-ABPI and a registered Court Expert in IP matters at the State Courts in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.