João Leitão Figueiredo > CMS > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

Highlighted for its ‘vast national and international knowledge’, CMS taps into its extensive global network to provide clients with a comprehensive range of IP services, covering everything from transactional and advisory work to contentious matters. The team is regularly sought after by both domestic and international clients for assistance with patents, models, trade marks, licensing, franchising, copyright, and other IP rights. José Luís Arnaut , described as ‘extremely competent’, is noted for his focus on patents, trade marks, domain names, and new technologies. He oversees the practice alongside João Leitão Figueiredo, who is a reference for dispute resolution in this space. Miguel Quintans is recommended for his ability to handle large IP portfolios.

The ‘excellent’ team at CMS is well-versed in a broad range of TMT matters, including M&A, software licensing, sponsorship agreements, data protection, and litigation. Co-head José Luís Arnaut brings deep expertise in IP matters, while fellow co-head João Leitão Figueiredo advises on contentious, transactional, and day-to-day issues across IP, IT, and data protection. Sara Rocha plays a pivotal role, lending her knowledge to cases involving media, technology, e-commerce, IP, and privacy-related challenges.

With a client roster that includes major domestic and multinational companies, CMS is highly experienced in cross-border compliance, data transfers, GDPR-related matters, and privacy policies. The practice is jointly steered by José Luís Arnaut , who has extensive experience providing strategic advice to public and private companies, and João Leitão Figueiredo, who is well versed in contentious, transactional and day-to-day data protection and privacy advice.