IP specialist and heavyweight Gusmão & Labrunie is trusted by an impressive roster of domestic and international household name companies to manage their IP portfolios across the spectrum of patents, trade marks, copyright, domain names and industrial designs. Clients in virtually all industries - including luxury fashion and goods, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, automotive and consumer goods - are advised by the multidisciplinary team, which handles consulting, IP transactions, arbitration and litigation, in which the firm maintains a notable record of success in both trade marks and patents. Name partners José Gusmão and Jacques Labrunie are IP litigation experts, with Labrunie overseeing the patent prosecution and litigation practice within the firm, and Gusmão maintaining a strong and well-respected cross-border arbitration practice. Laetitia d’Hanens leads on trade mark, contracts and licensing mandates in the group and is also a competition and dispute resolution specialist in these areas. Joao Cunha is also a dispute resolution expert, particularly in relation to IP-related entertainment law matters alongside Vanessa Gaeta. Thiago Arpagaus De Souza is a go-to individual for trade mark prosecution, and Carolina Nakata leverages her engineering expertise in matters related to patents. Other individuals of note in the team include Marcos Blasi for IP litigation, and Vanessa Ribeiro and Juliano Murakami for matters in which technology and IP intersect.

With a ‘strong team made up of multidisciplinary professionals’, the IP practice at Daniel Law ‘brings innovative, agile, readily accessible ideas’ in the full gamut of IP matters. The patents team acts for a client roster of domestic and international pharmaceutical, technology, electronics, engineering and aeronautic companies, which trust the group with filings and litigation mandates. Trade marks and trade dress are also core areas of expertise for the firm, handling litigation, prosecution, cancellations and renewals. Also of note is the anti-counterfeiting arm of the practice, which carries out enforcement actions, investigations and seizures. Andre Oliveira spearheads the practice, focusing on IP litigation, trade prosecution and data protection; Carina Souza Rodrigues specialises in judicial and administrative litigation as well as trade mark and patent prosecution. Ricardo Nunes is praised for his ‘deep knowledge of patents and the judiciary’. Technology-related IP matters are in the purview of Robert Daniel-Shores, who handles brand protection and portfolio management. Gustavo Sartori, Rafael Salomao and Leonardo Braune are also noted.

Specialised IP firm Kasznar Leonardos Intellectual Property is well versed across the full range of IP prosecution and litigation matters. Name partner Gabriel Leonardos  is a key contact.

The IP practice at Trench Rossi Watanabe is well established and equipped to advise on the full suite of IP services, including portfolio management, technology transfers and licensing transactions, IP litigation and enforcement. The team is led by Flavia Rebello, who is praised for her ‘technical abilities and business vision’, and counts companies in the automobile, consumer product, manufacturing, entertainment, sports, technology, life sciences, and food and beverage industries among its clients. Marcela Trigo is also a name to note in the team, advising on patent filings and litigation. Felipe Zaltman Saldanha is a patent expert, trusted by global pharmaceutical and biotech companies in unfair competition and regulatory compliance issues. Gabriela Paiva departed the firm in 2022 for an in-house role.

The IP group at David do Nascimento Advogados Associados S/C combines its expertise in trade marks, patents and anti-counterfeiting to provide a robust offering to national and foreign clients with operations in Brazil and globally. Sports equipment and fashion companies, global pharmaceuticals and chemical groups, and cosmetic and entertainment companies all entrust the team to advise them on prosecution and litigation mandates, as well as portfolio counselling and enforcement. Marcello Do Nascimento specialises in digital law and technology transfers, while Adriana Do Valle Garotti and Alina Dias Guimarães Oliveira are key individuals for trade mark and copyright issues. Ana Paula De Aguiar Tempesta heads up the litigation arm of the practice, and Karina Carmona coordinates international mandates. Raquel Correa Barros is a go-to person for enforcement matters, and Marcos Toshiro Iwai is notable for his patent and industrial design expertise. Ricardo Do Nascimento is also a key individual in the team.

Di Blasi, Parente & Associados advises clients across all fields of IP, covering complex patent litigation, brand protection, anti-counterfeiting and technology transfers for pharmaceutical, technology, food and beverage, fashion, entertainment and pharmaceutical, companies with operations in Brazil and abroad. The ‘highly specialised team’ is considered an ‘important ally’ to its clients, notable for its trade mark registration, infringement and enforcement expertise. Paulo Parente Marques Mendes   is trusted by blue-chip companies and covers the full gamut of IP rights, domestically and cross-border. Gabriel Di Blasi   also holds wide-ranging IP expertise, with particular strength in patent infringement disputes. Marcelo Oliveira De Souza  heads the patents arm of the practice, and trade mark matters are within the purview of Renata Hohl  , who leads on multinational trade mark mandates. Lucas Antoniazzi  leads the regulatory side of the practice, focusing on litigation.

Guerra IP is praised for its ‘very serious, professional team’. The department draws from its dedicated trade mark and patent practices to advise its client roster of international and domestic clients regarding their IP needs. With offices in both Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, the team advises on the full suite of patent and trade mark matters, from filing and prosecution to enforcement. The team is also notable for its work in negotiating and closing settlement agreements, licences, and similar technology transactions. Patent and litigation matters are led by Alberto Guerra, who stands out for his sports-related expertise, particularly in anti-counterfeiting and false marketing. Flavio Leonardos co-heads the patent and litigation department, focusing on IP licensing and commercialisation. Cristina Guerra spearheads the international trade mark arm of the practice, focusing on clients entering Brazil requiring IP planning and strategy assistance.

Praised as ‘incredibly efficient’, the IP practice at Murta Goyanes Advogados is comprehensive in its offering, covering a broad base of IP issues, including trade mark, patent and industrial design litigation and prosecution, IP portfolio management and anti-counterfeiting mandates. Sector expertise for the firm includes chemicals, fashion, media and entertainment, and pharmaceuticals, in which the team advises international and domestic clients. Antonio Murta Filho  has over 25 years of experience in the practice area, focusing on trade marks, unfair competition and software copyright for technology and e-commerce companies. Marcelo Goyanes  maintains a particular focus on the entertainment industry. Luiza Duarte Pereira  also balances a broad-based practice, with expertise in IP licensing and technology transfer agreements. Also of note within the team are Íris Miranda De Sá Galvão  and João Marcos Gebara .

The ‘very attentive’ team at Gruenbaum, Possinhas & Teixeira is known for its patent and trade mark prosecution and litigation practice. Assisting pharmaceutical, agribusiness, fashion, manufacturing and engineering industry clients to manage and protect their IP portfolios, the department advises large domestic and foreign businesses, enterprises and public entities in Brazil. The practice is co-led by ‘extraordinary professional’ Andrea Possinhas and ‘go-to guy’ Leonardo Cordeiro, both patent specialists and trusted by clients. Prosecution and litigation practitioner Isadora Lima is also noted.

The ‘agile’ IP team at Lobo de Rizzo Advogados, under the guidance of Ana Paula Celidonio , advises domestic and foreign start-ups and corporations on patent and trade mark portfolio management and prosecution. The team is particularly active in patent technological development and protection and is highly regarded by clients. Patent specialist Isabella Katz Migliori  works alongside Celidonio and is ‘professional and highly skilled in patent strategy’. The team saw the departure of Maysa Zardo, though bolstered its data protection and technology expertise through the arrival of Henriette Fejes  and Mariana Zanardo Dessotti .

Luiz Leonardos & Advogados‘ boutique IP offering is ‘well prepared and up-to-date‘, with an ‘outstanding’ trade mark practice. The team also advises on patents, trade names and domain names, combining expertise from the firm’s network of engineers, scientists and legal professionals to provide its clients with robust IP support. The firm has a good track record in matters involving the life sciences, mechanics, software, chemicals and telecoms industries, where it assists small to large companies based in Brazil and abroad. Name partner Luiz Leonardos has longstanding expertise in IP, and is entrusted by clients to provide advice on strategic portfolio management and complex litigation matters. Gustavo Starling Leonardos is notable for his contentious patent and trade mark expertise. Ana Paula Jardim is known as an ‘expert in the IP field particularly in patents’. Rodrigo Bonan and Patricia Lusoli are also key members of the team.

Flavia Mansur Murad Schaal , Pedro Vilhena  and Alexandre Fragoso Machado  jointly lead the boutique IP offering at Mansur Murad Advogados. The practice advises a diverse base of Brazilian and international clients across a number of sectors, including food and beverage, fashion, retail, real estate, finance, technology and entertainment. Regular mandates for the team include patent and trade mark portfolio management, prosecution, rights exploitation, and protection from infringement. Notable for its recently established London hub, which aims to provide international clients with a closer service, the team also collaborates with the firm’s data protection and media practitioners. Mansur Murad-Schaal is praised for her ‘deep knowledge in Brazil trade mark matters’, while Machado and Vilhena are both notable for their longstanding expertise in the field, particularly trade mark prosecution and disputes. London-based lawyer Isadora Schumacher Jeong  is also recommended. The team has also seen substantial growth at the associate level.

Operating at the intersection of IT and IP, Silveiro Advogados is sought out by successful start-ups, financial institutions, and fashion, retail and telecoms companies for its multidisciplinary approach to IP advice. The team is notable for its online copyright, trade mark and domain name dispute expertise, and is also active in piracy and online emergency mandates. Rodrigo Azevedo heads up the practice, and is an expert in software-related IP matters, as well as unfair competition issues, with a focus on copyright and trade marks. Leonardo Braga Moura is also of note within the team for complex IP matters.

The IP practice at Siqueira Castro – Advogados excels in anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting mandates. Bringing together expertise from the firm’s wider tax and litigation groups, clients can benefit from the additional civil and criminal law expertise. The team also advises on preventative actions against the entry and distribution of counterfeit goods, and IP licensing and portfolio management. Eduardo Ribeiro Augusto   leads the practice, with extensive expertise in trade mark registration and anti-piracy measures. Associate Ornella Nasser  is a key member of the team.

SPLaw‘s IP practice shines in matters relating to the life sciences, food and beverage, and technology sectors. The team also advises clients in the manufacturing, retail and education industries on IP-related regulatory, compliance and transactional matters. Clients praise the firm’s ‘personalised service’ in IP portfolio management, prosecution and litigation. Founding partner Benny Spiewak  heads up the practice and is notable for his extensive expertise across the spectrum of contentious, regulatory and transactional IP matters, providing ‘innovative and high-quality solutions’. Camilla Maier  and Lorena Garrido  are both key members of the team, often advising on portfolio management, R&D and licensing.