Intellectual Property: Patent | Global

Dannemann Siemsen has a first-class team of seasoned specialists handling all intellectual property matters. The team is lauded for its extensive experience in non-contentious mandates such as patent applications before the BPTO and franchise agreements, as well as in litigation including nullity and infringement actions regarding trade marks and patents. Its renowned bench has deep expertise in representing important clients from areas such as chemical, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and energy.

Kasznar Leonardos Intellectual Property is an outstanding boutique regularly retained by clients from the food, engineering, banking and supermarket sectors to act on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The first-class team represents key clients in sophisticated patent and trade mark infringement claims, unfair competition, nullity actions and copyright protection disputes. Companies also benefit from advice on strategic anti-counterfeiting measures, risk assessments, licensing issues and coexistence agreements.

BMA - Barbosa Müssnich Aragão is a well-established full-service firm benefiting from expertise in advising clients on a full spectrum of IP matters. The team is frequently retained to provide assistance with litigation matters, such as patent nullity lawsuits, unfair competition and trade dress infringement, as well as consultative work, including trade mark licensing and strategic patent applications. The firm represents clients from various industries including entertainment, telecommunications, education and beverages.

Full-service firm Demarest Advogados is frequently retained by important clients from the technology and consumer goods sectors to assist with the drafting and negotiation of key IP clauses in agreements such as licensing, joint technology and technology transfer. The firm is additionally able to assist companies with patent and trade mark prosecution and portfolio management.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a prestigious full-service practice encompassing the intellectual property domain. The firm possesses an acclaimed group of practitioners, who are retained by major clients from various industries, including entertainment, technology and pharmaceuticals, to advise on contentious and non-contentious mandates. The firm has experience advising clients on trade mark nullity and infringement actions, image rights lawsuits and unfair competition disputes. It has additional capabilities in managing IP portfolios and advising clients on licensing agreements.

Veirano Advogados is commended for providing full-service legal support for clients from the research institute, entertainment and technology sectors, with extensive expertise in the full gamut of IP matters. The firm is well versed in handling complex agreements, such as confidentiality, coexistence, and research and development. The team also represents local and international companies in patent and trade secret infringement and nullity cases.

Luiz Leonardos & Advogados joins the rankings this year after a strong performance on the contentious side of IP. The firm provides advisory services in relation to design applications, patent prosecution and management of portfolios. Clients from the electronic, automotive and energy sectors are frequently advised by the firm.

Madrona Fialho Advogados is further noted for its growing expertise in contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The firm is regularly mandated by clients from the retail, healthcare and technology to assist with trade mark and copyright infringements, administrative proceedings and consultancy on patent protection.