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Brazil > Intellectual property Tier 1

The full range of IP needs are catered for at Dannemann Siemsen Advogados, with the department regularly acting for the life sciences sector in patent infringement lawsuits and transfer technology contracts between private and public laboratories. On the patent litigation front, the group also has a notable reputation for representing agribusiness and oil and gas companies in infringement and nullity actions. Other areas of particular strength include advising automotive clients in contentious matters concerning the validity of industrial design registration. Electrical engineer and attorney Gustavo de Freitas Morais is a key contact for multinational corporations seeking assistance with patents and industrial design issues. IP litigation is a core area of activity for Luiz Amaral and Joaquim Eugenio Goulart, the latter of whom leads on this type of mandate. The firm also fields a contracts and transactions department made up of lawyers specialised in intellectual property transactions and commercial agreements. Peter Siemsen is proficient in all IP rights, technology transfers and licensing matters, while Cândida Ribeiro Caffé focuses on licensing and franchising agreements, and Attilio Gorini advises on entertainment contracts and clearance of trade marks for the audiovisual industry.