Licks Attorneys

Licks Attorneys, a leading firm in intellectual property, regulation, and strategic litigation in Brazil, has announced the appointment of six new partners. The move highlights the firm's dedication to nurturing internal talent, pursuing sustainable growth, and expanding key areas to better serve its clients in Brazil and internationally. The new partners are Carolina Mendes, Felipe Oquendo, Gabriela Monteiro, Isabella Bonisolo, Matheus Ramalho, and Wallace Wu. With careers marked by exceptional academic backgrounds and outstanding achievements in their respective fields, the professionals represent different areas of specialization and offices. Specialization and established expertise in Rio de Janeiro In Rio de Janeiro, Carolina Mendes stands out for her performance in patent litigation. An adjunct professor at UERJ and PhD holder in Procedural Law, Ms. Mendes bridges the gap between academia and legal practice. Also in Rio, Felipe Oquendo specializes in patent litigation. With a Master's degree in Intellectual Property and experience at specialized law firms, Mr. Oquendo brings strategic insight into one of the firm's core practice areas. Matheus Ramalho, who holds a double doctorate  in Procedural Law (UERJ) and Business Law (USP), leads the firm's newly stablished Business Law practice. His work focuses on strategic litigation, contracts, and advisory services for both domestic and international clients. Wallace Wu, with a Master's degree and specialization in different areas, such as real estate, maritime law, and contracts, reinforces the firm's strategy of ongoing expansion into emerging practice areas. Strengthening operations in São Paulo In the capital São Paulo, Gabriela Monteiro and Isabella Bonisolo have been promoted to partners after years of dedicated service. Ms. Monteiro, who holds a Master's degree in Regulatory Law, advises clients on regulatory law, antitrust, and intellectual property, leveraging her solid academic background and extensive practical experience. Ms. Bonisolo, Master's graduate in Civil Law, specializes in complex patent litigation, particularly within the pharmaceutical and agribusiness industries. By prioritizing internal development and diversifying its expertise, Licks Attorneys is positioning itself for a new growth cycle, aligned with the evolving regulatory and technological demands of the global legal landscape.

Douglas Leite, Fernanda Cohen, and Flavio Buzanovsky Strengthen the firm’s expertise in technology and data privacy Licks Attorneys is pleased to announce the return of attorneys Douglas Leite, Fernanda Cohen, and Flavio Buzanovsky to the firm. With extensive experience supporting innovative companies navigating the challenges of operating in Brazil, the trio joins a specialized team focusing on technology and data privacy. Together, they have played key roles in landmark cases, representing clients in lawsuits addressing the legality and regulation of disruptive business models. Douglas Leite holds a Law degree from PUC-Rio and a Master’s in Regulatory Law from FGV Direito Rio. A member of the firm since 2012 and a partner since 2020, he is recognized for his expertise in advisory and litigation services for technology-driven companies. Fernanda Cohen, a law graduate from PUC-Rio with a Master’s in Civil Law from UERJ, has had two tenures at the firm. She has significantly contributed to the development of legal strategies and led projects tackling complex legal challenges tied to technological innovation. Flavio Buzanovsky, a graduate of UFF, began his career at Licks Attorneys as an intern in 2016 and became a full-fledged attorney in 2018. He specializes in strategic litigation, consulting, and risk analysis, with a focus on data protection, internet regulation, and collaboration with law enforcement to combat cybercrime. Alongside Douglas Leite and Fernanda Cohen, he has worked on numerous cases tackling the legal challenges posed by innovative business models.  

Douglas Leite, Fernanda Cohen, and Flavio Buzanovsky Strengthen the firm’s expertise in technology and data privacy Licks Attorneys is pleased to announce the return of attorneys Douglas Leite, Fernanda Cohen, and Flavio Buzanovsky to the firm. With extensive experience supporting innovative companies navigating the challenges of operating in Brazil, the trio joins a specialized team focusing on technology and data privacy. Together, they have played key roles in landmark cases, representing clients in lawsuits addressing the legality and regulation of disruptive business models. Douglas Leite holds a Law degree from PUC-Rio and a Master’s in Regulatory Law from FGV Direito Rio. A member of the firm since 2012 and a partner since 2020, he is recognized for his expertise in advisory and litigation services for technology-driven companies. Fernanda Cohen, a law graduate from PUC-Rio with a Master’s in Civil Law from UERJ, has had two tenures at the firm. She has significantly contributed to the development of legal strategies and led projects tackling complex legal challenges tied to technological innovation. Flavio Buzanovsky, a graduate of UFF, began his career at Licks Attorneys as an intern in 2016 and became a full-fledged attorney in 2018. He specializes in strategic litigation, consulting, and risk analysis, with a focus on data protection, internet regulation, and collaboration with law enforcement to combat cybercrime. Alongside Douglas Leite and Fernanda Cohen, he has worked on numerous cases tackling the legal challenges posed by innovative business model

Licks Attorneys will be at the 2024 International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) World Congress, which will take place between October 19 and 22 in Hangzhou, China.The annual event is an opportunity for intellectual property experts from around the world to come together to discuss essential and innovative issues for the sector globally. Having a tradition of excellence and leadership in the field of intellectual property, Licks Attorneys will be represented by a robust delegation of experts. The founding partner, Otto Licks, will be present, accompanied by the partners Liliane Roriz, who is also a retired appellate judge Eduardo Hallak, and Roberto Carapeto. In addition, Rafael Tögel, head of Innovation and Brazilian Patents, Carolina Souza, attorney at Law, Vivian Coco, Client Relations & Marketing director, and Communications manager Bruna De Regina will attend the event. Among the partners, Carapeto and Roriz will be speakers in the event. Mr. Carapeto will participate at the panel Trade Mark Exhaustion: Beware of Losing Your Monopoly, which will take place on October 21, at 4 p.m. During the presentation, the partner will talk about his views on trade mark exhaustion, a complex topic with a major impact on global trade, focusing on the challenges and opportunities for trade mark owners. Mrs. Roriz will be a speaker on October 22, on the panel entitled It’s Not Yet My Time: Patent Term Extensions. Starting at 9 a.m., her presentation will address the relevance of term extensions in the context of innovation and patent protection, crucial topics for the global intellectual property scenario. Licks will also have a booth prepared to receive its estimated colleagues and clients. Find out more about the Congress at: https://www.aippi.org/event/2024-aippi-world-congress-2025-aippi-world-congress/