‘Offering pragmatic, innovative and smart solutions’, Abreu Advogados is known for its leading intellectual property team, which attracts a roster of domestic and international clients from a wide range of key sectors, most notably fashion, life sciences, media and tourism. The group offers a wide range of IP services, covering trade mark and patent prosecution, litigation, unfair competition, copyright protection and licensing matters, among others. Receiving strong praise from clients is Manuel Durães Rocha, who focuses on judicial and arbitratal disputes involving infringement. He leads the practice alongside António Andrade, who regularly handles pharmaceutical patent litigation and IP enforcement proceedings. With a strong background in arbitration, Ricardo Henriques is noted for compliance projects, software licensing and GDPR implementation. Another key name is César Bessa Monteiro, whose practice covers brands, trade secrets, unfair competition and copyright matters.
Intellectual property in Portugal
Abreu Advogados
Practice head(s):
Manuel Durães Rocha; António Andrade
Other key lawyers:
Ricardo Henriques; César Bessa Monteiro; José Maria Alves Pereira
Testimonials
‘Wonderful team of experienced and reliable practitioners, who are able to provide fast and professional assistance on every specific question submitted.’
‘The firm provides a full range of legal services, including IP.’
‘Manuel Duraes Rocha is recommended for his extensive experience and knowledge in intellectual property matters. Very responsive and great quality of work.’
‘The Abreu team led by Manuel Durães Rocha has been an excellent partner in the area of industrial property, with a focus on brand management.’
‘Our main contact is Manuel Durães Rocha, who stands out for his proximity to the client and clear perception of matters and our business.’
‘Very prompt to answer, always offering pragmatic, innovative and smart solutions to resolve matters.’
‘I’d highlight Ricardo Henriques, César Bessa Monteiro and José Maria Alves Pereira.’
‘The team is efficient and focused on results. We are very satisfied with the team.’
Key clients
Antylia Scientific
Bausch Health Ireland Limited
Betty Blue Spa
Boehringer Ingelhein
BRISA
Calvin Klein
Coca-Cola
Corinthia Hotels
Dell
Domingos Alves de Sousa’s wines
EBEL
Eiffage
ELITE
Festina Lotus
Fundacción Universitaria San Pablo – CEU
GROUPE CANAL+
HEMA BV
Henessy
Hewlett Packard (HP)
IKEA
LIDL
Magnum Cap – Electrical Power Solutions, Lda
Novo Verde
Oracle
Pronovias
SACOOR
SAP SE
SECIL
Sequoia
Sociedade Ponto Verde – SPV
Sunny CARS
Sydell Group
TAG HEUER
TOYOTOMI
UEFA
Vemedia BV
WOMENWINWIN
Work highlights
- Assisted Boehringer Ingelheim in trade mark registrations in several jurisdictions, including Portuguese-speaking countries.
- Acted for Sacoor Brothers Group, a Portuguese fashion group, on the defence of its trade mark Sacoor Blue, a new clothing concept with sustainability and ecological concerns.
- Advised Secil – Companhia Geral de Cal e Cimento on patent and trade mark registration issues and negotiations of intellectual property agreements with third parties.
Garrigues Portugal
Garrigues Portugal‘ ‘highly responsive and cooperative’ IP team is geared to offer assistance in a broad range of matters, covering patents, trade marks, design rights, copyright and unfair competition practices. Its sectorial expertise is equally broad, spanning media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, banking and software. The group is noted for its proven track record in court cases involving IP infringement and ownership disputes. With extensive experience in European trade mark and design matters, João Miranda de Sousa, who is dual qualified in Spain and Portugal, heads the team. Principal associate Francisca Ferreira Pinto handles contentious and non-contentious matters and is specialised in the enforcement of IP rights, and senior associate André Piteira excels in judicial and arbitral litigation involving industrial property rights.
Practice head(s):
João Miranda de Sousa
Other key lawyers:
Francisca Ferreira Pinto; André Piteira
Testimonials
‘Strong expertise in IP matters. Highly responsive and cooperative.’
‘In additional to its extensive legal knowledge, the team and João Miranda de Sousa offer innovative solutions.’
‘João Miranda de Sousa is without question the best legal advisor I have worked with. What makes him exceptional is that he makes you feel like he is truly partnering with and invested in his client. He does not tell you what you want to hear, he tells you what you need to hear. I always feel he has our best interest at heart. He is responsive, efficient and has a great sense of humour, which is important.’
‘I’d highlight João Miranda de Sousa and Francisca Ferreira Pinto.’
‘João Miranda de Sousa and his team are excellent. The quality of the work and the timing of the responses differentiate them. They have strong cross-border capabilities and are able to represent the client throughout Europe.’
‘João Miranda de Sousa and André Piteira are recommended.’
‘João Miranda de Sousa has extensive IP knowledge, is well connected and has been in the market for 30 years. Easy and fast solution of problems.’
Key clients
Chapter 4 Corp.d.b.a Supreme (SUPREME)
Fireball Films
Jamestown
Grupo Media Capital
Nabeiro Group
Grupo Ceva Animal
BOSCH
INTEL Corporation
Altri SGPS
RED BULL
Sumol + Compal
Work highlights
- Assisted International Great Brands (Oreo) in a successful appeal before the Portuguese IP Court, which confirmed OREO’s trade mark protection for alcoholic beverages.
- Successfully represented Prosegur in a claim brought by its competitors for unfair competition practices and breach of advertising regulations.
- Acted for the television-broadcasting channel RTL in a copyright infringement judicial action regarding the refusal of a Portuguese tourism group to sign certain license agreements with RTL.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
The IP department at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is particularly active in patent litigation, with a focus on the pharmaceuticals, new media and telecoms sectors. The group is often involved in multi-jurisdictional trade mark work, spanning prosecution, licensing and enforcement matters, and excels in complex IP licensing deals in the banking and energy segments. Led by duo Ricardo do Nascimento Ferreira, whose practice focuses on patent law and IP litigation and arbitration, and Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade, who is an official industrial property agent before the Portuguese Patent and Trademark Office and a registered representative at the European Union Intellectual Property Office. Senior associate Maria Almeida e Silva is noted for her strong background in patent litigation, design and copyright infringement cases. Joana Maria Andion is another key associate.
Practice head(s):
Ricardo do Nascimento Ferreira; Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade
Other key lawyers:
Maria Almeida e Silva; Joana Maria Andion; Tomás Vaz Pinto
Testimonials
‘Close and personalised follow-up. Constant concern in clarifying doubts and informing about the steps to be taken.’
‘Joana Maria Andion and Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade are excellent professionals, concerned with achieving the clients’ goals, always taking into account the transparency of all the steps of the process.’
‘Performance, delivery and adaptability to new challenges.’
‘Vasco Stilwell de Andrade has been consistent throughout the years.’
‘I highlight the team’s good client relationship, cordiality, availability, quality of work, which give us total confidence in the service. Complete availability to implement new procedures.’
‘Tomás Vaz Pinto and Vasco Stilwell de Andrade are recommended.’
Work highlights
- Advised a US litigation funder on Portuguese copyright laws that were central to a multimillion-dollar media litigation.
- Represented Cristiano Ronaldo in trade mark matters.
- Acted for Teva in pharmaceutical patent infringement and validity cases in Portugal related to blockbuster drugs.
VdA
Praised for its ‘excellent knowledge of life sciences regulatory and patent infringement matters’, VdA is a popular destination for high-profile pharmaceutical companies and stands out for its proven track record in complex patent litigation and arbitration. Founded by António de Magalhães Cardoso and led by of counsel Marta Alves Vieira, the practice has extensive experience in trade mark, design, copyright and unfair competition disputes. Vieira is highly experienced in IP litigation and arbitration cases, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical patent matters. Other key practitioners include managing associates Sara Nazaré, who excels in IP litigation, and Joana Piriquito Santos, whose practice covers the management of IP portfolios and patent prosecution matters.
Practice head(s):
Marta Alves Vieira
Other key lawyers:
António de Magalhães Cardoso; Beatriz Lima; Joana Piriquito Santos; Ana Falcão Afonso; Sara Nazaré
Testimonials
‘Broad depth of legal knowledge across the team, including excellent knowledge of life sciences regulatory and patent infringement matters.’
‘I highlight Sara Nazaré, who offers high-quality advice.’
‘Service provided with quality and in a timely manner.’
‘I particularly highlight Ana Falcão Afonso.’
‘Good knowledge of contentious IP proceedings in the field of life sciences.’
‘Marta Alves Vieira is is always available to help. She has a good knowledge of IP law and life sciences.’
‘Beatriz Lima and Joana Piriquito Santos are recommended.’
Key clients
AstraZeneca
Biogen
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cloudflare
CUF
H/2 Credit Manager
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
Kaizen Gaming
Luz Saúde
MED&CR and other Group companies such as Callmedia or Gesticlub
MEO – Serviços de Comunicação e Multimédia, SA
Merck Sharp and Dohme
Novartis AG
Pharma Mar
Semapa
Takeda and Millennium
UCB Pharma
Vanguard Properties
Work highlights
- Assisted AstraZeneca in the protection of patent and supplementary protection certificate rights for two different core products.
- Advised Cloudflare INC on the preliminary injunction proceedings brought by Sport TV against Cloudflare for the blocking of certain IP owned by Cloudflare.
- Acted for H/2 Credit Manager in trade mark prosecution matters in Portugal, including annulment proceedings before EUIPO.
CCA Law Firm
With ‘a wide range of services and a very close relationship with the client’, CCA Law Firm is especially active in the media, fashion and technology sectors, where it advises household names on a wide range of IP matters. Common instructions for the team range from patent and trade mark infringement litigation to licensing agreements and the management of IP portfolios. ‘Standing out among his peers’, Filipe Mayer heads the gaming team and is a popular choice for advertising agencies and media outlets. Martim Bouza Serrano oversees the IP and TMT department and is highly experienced in cross-border projects and litigation. Senior counsel Cláudia Xara-Brasil is another name to note.
Practice head(s):
Martim Bouza Serrano; Filipe Mayer
Other key lawyers:
Cláudia Xara-Brasil
Testimonials
‘CCA offers IP advice in an innovative, quick and simple way, namely through the use of blockchain-based solutions. The IP registration went very well. The team is always available and meets deadlines.’
‘CCA collaborates and acts as if it was part of the client’s business. It seeks to understand the business and its critical factors in order to better adapt its advice. All the practitioners with whom we have collaborated are great on a professional and personal level. We highly recommend Martim Bouza Serrano.’
‘In terms of its advice related to intellectual and industrial property matters, the service provided is very good.’
‘Filipe Mayer clearly stands out among his peers.’
‘CCA is an essential partner for the development of our organisation. With a wide range of services and a very close relationship with the client, the firm has been able to respond to our needs in different areas and with a high-quality service.’
‘The team demonstrates availability and competence, managing to quickly understand and find suitable solutions for our challenges. Very focused on innovation and aligned with sustainability principles.’
‘Martim Bouza Serrano is recommended for his technical expertise, proximity to the client and ability to meet client’s needs.’
Key clients
Netflix
Vodafone
Havas Group
Colep
Quinta da Pacheca
Procter & Gamble
Cofina Media
Steller Media Group
PokerStars
APEL
Playplanet
Rubis Energia Portugal, SA
Havas Group
Banco Finantia
Accor Hotels
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC
ZAP Angola
NEOSANTÉ Health Solutions
OW Offshore
OCEANO FRESCO
TRIUS RISE (Grupo TRIUS hotels)
COMTEMP
CHAPTERS HOLDING
FBCPS – BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LDA
CMORE
A PADARIA PORTUGUESA
JUDAS
SEGUR STATES
INVILLIA
CRÉDITO AGRICOLA
SPINACH TOURS, LDA
LUA THE LABEL, UNIPESSOAL LDA
RUPEAL – CONSULTORIA E DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SOFTWARE, UNIP.LDA.
Work highlights
- Advised a group of researchers on the creation of a scientific HUB that would allow them to explore for commercial and investigation purposes a specific patent for cancer diagnostics.
- Advised on the creation of the first edutainment talk show on Web3 in Portugal, including the drafting of the master agreement between the creators and producers.
- Acted for a Portuguese television broadcaster in a licensing structure that allowed the company to broadcast the channel in Canada.
CMS
CMS advises a roster of national and international clients on the full spectrum of transactional, advisory and contentious IP matters. Led by European patent attorney José Luís Arnaut, whose practice covers patents, trade marks, domain names, new technologies and competition law, the department has extensive experience in IP filing, prosecution and enforcement. João Leitão Figueiredo is well versed in the drafting, negotiation and termination of IP contracts as well as contentious matters. Another key name is counsel Miguel Quintans, who excels in the management of large IP portfolios.
Practice head(s):
José Luís Arnaut
Other key lawyers:
João Leitão Figueiredo; Miguel Quintans
Testimonials
‘The service provided in the area of intellectual property is impeccable. Proactive and excellent response timing.’
‘Dedication, knowledge and clarifications.’
‘Miguel Quintans and José Luís Arnaut are recommended for their speed and knowledge.’
Key clients
Imperial Tobacco Ltd
Delta Cafés (Nabeiro Group)
Bensaude Group
SANRIO Co., Ltd
Stevens Hewlett & Perkins
Wonlegal International Intellectual Property Agent Co., Ltd
Amorim Group
Super Bock Group
EDP Group
Altice Group
Danone
LVMH Group
Richemont Group
L’ORÉAL
Generis
DanCake
Maximo Zanetti Beverage Iberia
Clarins Group
Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal
Work highlights
- Advised Galp Group on IP enforcement, prosecution and brand protection.
- Acted for Super Bock Group in counterfeiting matters related to the SUPER BOCK trade mark, both in Portugal and in China, and the management of its trade mark portfolio worldwide.
- Assisted EDP group with its rebranding in Portugal.
Cuatrecasas
Cuatrecasas‘ IP practice is noted for its broad sectorial expertise, which spans life sciences, technology, real estate, banking, fintech and telecoms, among others. Notable for its experience in strategic IP litigation and pre-trial negotiations, the group handles trade mark and patent infringement proceedings, licensing agreements, advertising matters and IP prosecution. Leading the team is Sónia Queiróz Vaz, who co-heads the TMT and data protection practices and is highly experienced in the evaluation, enforcement and optimisation of IP assets. She works alongside associate Ana Costa Teixeira, whose practice covers IP rights, unfair competition and licensing matters.
Practice head(s):
Sónia Queiróz Vaz
Other key lawyers:
Ana Costa Teixeira
Testimonials
‘The team is distinguished from the others due to its practitioners.’
‘The team has all the substantive knowledge to help tech companies protect their IP.’
‘Sónia Queirós Vaz is always available and has a sharp eye.’
‘Rigour.’
‘The simplicity and effectiveness of Sónia Queiróz Vaz in conducting the processes were fundamental.’
‘I highlight Sónia Vaz. It was through Sónia that we started to work with team.’
Key clients
Samsung
Laboratórios Verkos
Volup
OutSystems
Gulbenkian Foundation
Fundação Salesianos
Bene Farmacêutica
Eutelsat
BMW AG
Champalimaud Foundation
José Maria da Fonseca
Banco Inter
Manuel Champalimaud Group
Verkos
Stemlab
Engie
Microsoft
ISDIN
Airbnb
Globo
IP Telecom
Sycamore
Work highlights
- Advised Samsung on the management of several IP right portfolios, the drafting and negotiation of copyright and trade mark licences and enforcement proceedings against the non-authorised use of its IP.
- Acted for Laboratórios Verkos in trade mark infringement matters.
- Assisted José Maria da Fonseca in trade mark and IP matters.
PLMJ
At PLMJ, the IP practice is equipped to handle the full spectrum of IP work, covering patent litigation, unfair competition and trade secrets matters, copyright disputes and trade mark prosecution. Prominent in the media, entertainment and life sciences industries, the group acts for domestic and multinational companies. With extensive experience in litigation involving trade marks, patents, design and software, Hugo Monteiro de Queirós leads the team and often handles arbitration and civil court cases. At the senior associate level, Inês de Castro Ruivo is experienced in trade mark prosecution and litigation, Marta Salgado Areias covers IP, data protection, consumer law and information technologies matters, and Vasco Granate focuses on trade mark and patent litigation.
Practice head(s):
Hugo Monteiro de Queirós
Other key lawyers:
Inês de Castro Ruivo; Marta Salgado Areias; Vasco Granate
Testimonials
‘Hugo Queirós is recommended for his professionalism and competence.’
Sérvulo & Associados
Sérvulo & Associados‘ IP team holds a strong track record in patent and trade mark litigation, with a focus on the life sciences sector. Acting for major domestic and international companies, the department is led by Ana Rita Paínho, whose practice covers a wide range of matters, including trade marks, patents, counterfeiting, franchise agreements and brand protection strategies. In July 2022, the group was strengthened with the partner promotion of Mariana Costa Pinto, who is ‘an experienced patent litigator, very responsive and client focused, with excellent knowledge of the pharmaceuticals market and IP litigation matters’.
Practice head(s):
Ana Rita Paínho
Other key lawyers:
Mariana Costa Pinto
Testimonials
‘Very good and efficient service. Excellent language skills.’
‘Its practitioners have great knowledge of IP and national law. Their advice is always fast, accurate and business-oriented. Their performance in judicial cases is outstanding.’
‘Mariana Costa and Ana Rita Painho are recommended.’
‘Mariana Costa Pinto is an experienced patent litigator, very responsive and client focused, with excellent knowledge of the pharmaceuticals market and IP litigation matters. She demonstrates passion and flexibility.’
‘Ana Rita Painho and Mariana Costa Pinto are recommended.’
Key clients
Aurobindo Pharma Group
Laboratórios Leon Farma SA
Pharos
Laboratórios Liconsa (Insud Pharma Group)
Pêra-Grave – Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda
Hope Care
Nephrocare Portugal
Senseidata, SA
Mauser Werke GmbH
Ratiopharm
Exeltis Healthcare SL
Generis Farmacêutica SA
Teva Group
ViMúsica – Música e Vídeo, Lda
Docapesca – Portos e Lotas, Lda
ROTA VICENTINA – Associação para a Promoção do Turismo de Natureza na Costa Alentejana e Vicentina
AIDA Cruises – German branch of Costa Crociere S.p.a
Unilabs Laboratoire D’Analyses Médicales, SA
Douro Acima – Transportes, Turismo e Restauração, Lda
Limo Labels A/S
Banco Credibom SA
Bf Software, Lda
Work highlights
- Represented Generis in an injunction proceeding filed at the Lisbon Intellectual Property Court by Recordati over an alleged patent infringement.
- Acted for Exeltis Healthcare in a patent infringement action filed at the Lisbon Intellectual Property Court by Richter Gedeon Vegyeszeti Gyar RT.
- Advised Senseidata on trade mark registration matters.
Caiado Guerreiro
Caiado Guerreiro‘s IP department advises on domestic and cross-border matters and is highly experienced in non-contentious and transactional work, especially trade mark and patent registration. The team also covers a range of contentious matters, including counterfeiting disputes, administrative proceedings before the trade mark offices and copyright issues. Ricardo Costa Macedo manages the practice and is especially sought after to handle patent litigation in the pharmaceuticals sector. He works alongside IP litigator Sandra Jesus.
Practice head(s):
Ricardo Costa Macedo
Other key lawyers:
Sandra Jesus
Testimonials
‘Caiado Guerreiro & Associados stands out for the excellent quality of its service and fees charged. All members of the team are respectful and professional. A reliable and qualified team with a vast and well-specialised network.’
‘The partner who assisted us was Ricardo Costa Macedo, who should be highlighted by his main qualities: accuracy in the work provided, commitment to the client’s requests, clarity in explanations, availability, promptness, initiative.’
‘Caiado Guerreiro has a fine team of lawyers in Portugal. They are smart, have excellent work ethics and it is a delight to work with them.’
‘Sandra Jesus and Ricardo Costa Macedo are recommended.’
‘Caiado Guerreiro has a monitoring service to check for possible conflicting trade marks, which is very good.’
‘Ricardo Costa Macedo is passionate about his IP work and always attentive to our needs as clients. Specific details and broad issues are all dealt with with great ease and practicality.’
‘Strong team. Very knowledgeable on the subject of IP. They are good at explaining the IP protection process and scope in clear and comprehensive fashion.’
‘Ricardo Costa Macedo: open, attentive, diligent and straightforward.’
Key clients
AbbVie
Ferring
Orion Corporation
Cyan Trading Ltd
Olympus Corporation
Gold Generation Mr
Trackit
Certisign Certificadora Digital Ltda
MGA
Finpartner
Roox – Business solutions, SA
Forfar Education Ltd
Latinpotential Lda.
Portalex Aluminio SA
Jupiter Dressage
Semel Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented Ferring, a biopharmaceuticals and diagnostic testing company, in arbitration proceedings against generic manufacturers.
- Acted for Cyan Trading in proceedings in Portugal against the Portuguese supplier of certain dental equipment that was regarded as counterfeit.
- Advised Latinpotential on the protection of its IP rights in connection to a new brand of fashion clothes.
PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL
PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL offers ‘unparalleled attention to its clients’ and excels in copyright and image rights contentious and non-contentious matters. Led by recently promoted partner Gonçalo Gil Barreiros, the practice handles the full range of IP work, spanning trade marks, patents, trade secrets and licensing agreements. Other key practitioners include associates Pedro Rebelo Tavares and Alexandre Zanatta Miura.
Practice head(s):
Gonçalo Gil Barreiros
Other key lawyers:
Pedro Rebelo Tavares; Alexandre Zanatta Miura
Testimonials
‘I have mainly been in contact with Gonçalo Gil Barreiros, with whom I have an excellent professional relationship. He is an extremely well educated professional and always ready to answer our requests. I would recommend Gonçalo Gil Barreiros to anyone.’
‘Pedro Rebelo Tavares is very discerning and attentive to the details of the processes. He has excellent knowledge of industrial property rights.’
‘Gonçalo Gil Barreiros is recommended for his honesty, intellectual strength, rigour, availability and knowledge.’
‘I have been a client for several years now and I am very satisfied with the work done by PRA – Raposo Sá Miranda & Associados in all the areas in which I requested help for my business. The quality of its work is very high and is allied to an excellent cost-benefit ratio. In addition, the firm provides fast and quality services.’
‘Pedro Rebelo Tavares is a great person to work with and I have no hesitation in recommending him for any intellectual property, software or start-up company matter. I have been working with him for several years now and the feedback has always been good. Besides being a dedicated professional, his knowledge of this area is remarkable. He has won us several victories over the years.’
‘Unparalleled attention to its clients and professionalism, something we had never felt in any other law firm. Importance, attention and clarification were given to our case.’
‘Our main contact is Gonçalo Gil Barreiros, who is exceptionally dedicated and professional. Committed to deadlines and focused. We are very confident in Goncalo Gil Barreiros.’
‘Gonçalo Gil Barreiros is recommended for his knowledge, availability and timely responses.’
Key clients
Visapress – Gestão dos Conteúdos dos Media, CRL
APC Instytut Sp. Z.O.O.
Actforall, Lda
AUDIOGEST – Associação para a Gestão e Distribuição de Direitos
Work highlights
- Acted for APC Instytut in litigation proceedings brought by Bayer before the Portuguese Intellectual Property Court for alleged violation of its industrial property rights over products containing the active substance “RIVAROXABAN”.
- Assisted Brokerslink, a company incorporated in Switzerland that owns and manages a worldwide insurance broking network, with trade mark registration worldwide.
- Represented Audiogest and GDA in an appeal before the Lisbon High Court against an arbitration award concerning remuneration due to phonographic producers and artists for the use of their works on local radios in Portugal.
APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L.
With extensive experience in IP matters in the media, advertising and entertainment sectors, Belen Granados leads the IP team at APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L.. The group is particularly skilled in trade mark registration and enforcement matters and acts for a roster of domestic and international clients.
Practice head(s):
Belén Granados
Key clients
The Interpublic Group of Companies
Iniciativas de Meios
HUNGERIT Zrt
Polyrix inc
Valormed
Universal Media
OrionWW
Mediabrands Portugal
Work highlights
- Advised the Interpublic Group of Companies on the management of several EU and domestic trade marks.
- Assisted Mediabrands Portugal in the negotiation of the ownership of IP rights and copyrights concerning the creative concepts or ideas developed by its agencies under several digital and media services agreements.
- Acted for HUNGERIT Zrt in the conversion of an EU trade mark application with the INPI, the Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property.
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
At Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, the IP department is divided into three sub-groups, covering trade marks, patents and copyrights. Led by Cláudia Tomás Pedro, the practice excels in transactional and litigation matters and works in close collaboration with the firm’s office in Spain.
Practice head(s):
Cláudia Tomás Pedro
Testimonials
‘Rigour and high level of consistency.’
‘I’d highlight Claudia Tomás Pedro.’
MGRA SP RL
The IP department at MGRA SP RL is led by Helga Lopes Ribeiro, who has extensive experience handling intellectual property, TMT, privacy and data protection matters. The team is often sought after to advise on day-to-day IP matters, the management of IP portfolios, trade mark enforcement proceedings and licensing agreements.
Practice head(s):
Helga Lopes Ribeiro
Key clients
Eze Castle Integration Portugal
Dahlman Industrial Group B.V. (Royal Dahlman)
Ray Allen, INC
Grohe AG
Simply Green
Pollet Water Group
TML, SA
Cloudoki
Buggin Media
Synova
Work highlights
- Advised Eze Castle Integration Portugal on the rebranding of its Portuguese subsidiary, including IP protection matters and related procedures.
- Acted for TML – Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa on the maintenance and expansion of its IP portfolio.
- Assisted CLOUDOKI in IP matters following the acquisition of a Portuguese company.
Raposo Bernardo
Pharmaceuticals, telecoms, retail, technology and insurance clients turn to Raposo Bernardo for advice on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. With a proven track record in trade mark and patent opposition proceedings, the team is jointly led by Maria Sirec and Serena Argente Escartín, whose practice covers trade marks, patents, franchising deals, sponsorship agreements and licensing matters.
Practice head(s):
Serena Argente Escartín; Maria Sirec
Testimonials
‘We highlight Serena Argente Escartin, who is extremely detailed, rigorous, meticulous and with an impressive capacity for work. She manages to solve what would be thought impossible. We also highlight Maria Sirec for her availability, assistance, organisation and impressive work capacity.’
‘I highlight its honesty, clarity, open dialogue, organisation and ability to meet deadlines.’
‘The Raposo Bernardo & Associados office is the one that brings together all the characteristics we look for in a law firm. Proximity to the client, impressive know-how and dedication.’
‘Serena Argente is distinguished by her enormous knowledge in intellectual property matters. She is extremely diligent, organised, creative in the search for legal solutions, assertive and an excellent communicator.’
‘With regard to the IP department, I emphasise the qualities of the practice head Serena Argente Escartín, who has extensive experience in IP matters and always manages to overcome all challenges and is great at finding solutions.’
‘The intellectual property department has a team of immense quality, which guarantees complete fulfillment of our objectives. Leading the team is Serena Argente Escartin, who always offers an impeccable service. She is able to identify the risks and difficulties in any IP matter right from the start and has the knowledge and experience to solve problems efficiently. I especially admire her focus, discipline, organisation and flexibility in adjusting to new and unexpected situations.’
‘The entire team deserves recognition for its quality, commitment and results obtained.’
‘Serena Argente Escartín is the lawyer responsible for the brilliance of her team, being herself a unique professional in this complex legal area. She is a lawyer with a lot of presence, generating high empathy with all the parties involved. We are very confident in her performance.’
Work highlights
- Advised a client on patent protection matters, including completing the registration process.
- Assisted a client in IP asset protection and technology licensing agreements.
- Represented a client in a trade mark and patent infringement action.
SRS Legal
SRS Legal‘s IP department is particularly skilled in contentious matters involving copyright, trade marks, patents, industrial property rights and unfair competition. Recently, the group has been especially active in pharmaceutical-sector disputes involving the market for generic medicine. João Paulo Mioludo heads the team and is well versed in both contentious and non-contentious IP work. Associate Dalila Simões advises clients in the construction, real estate, healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors, among others.
Practice head(s):
João Paulo Mioludo
Other key lawyers:
Dalila Simões
Testimonials
‘Legal certainty of assessments and opinions.’
‘Availability. Attention to new regulations.’
Key clients
Adamed Pharmaceuticals
Alfred E. Tiefenbacher
Arkray
Bluefish Pharmaceuticals
Brands & Ninjas
ELC Group
Enatur
Immergas
Inditex
Negotiari
Nokia Corporation
Omnicom Media Group Portugal
Pernod Ricard
Porsche
Renault
Securitas Direct Portugal
Stada Arzneimittel
Work highlights
- Successfully assisted Securitas Direct with the filing of an infringement action against its main competitor in Portugal, Prosegur, for trade mark infringement and unfair competition.
- Acted for Enatur – Empresa Nacional De Turismo in a civil action before the Intellectual Property Court and an extraordinary review case before the the Supreme Court requesting the nullity of a registered trade mark encompassing the expression POUSADA.
- Successfully represented Brands & Ninjas in the Intellectual Property Court and the Lisbon Court of Appeal following an accusation of software theft.