Lefosse Advogados‘ IP practice was strengthened in September 2024 with the appointment of Ricardo Nunes as the new practice head, following his departure from Daniel Law. The practice handles a wide range of trade mark and patent matters, including litigation, prosecution, and transactions. Nunes, who brings extensive experience in patent litigation, is particularly active in disputes within technological sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry, telecoms, and electronics. Additionally, he provides guidance on trade mark, trade secret, and unfair competition matters.
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‘Their attorneys are humble yet highly skilled, making collaboration with them great.’
‘Ricardo Nunes always surprises us with his unique and innovative judgment and strategies for cases. Communication with him consistently provides fresh perspectives. He has a strong legal background and is very familiar with industry resources, allowing us to always trust his advice.’
‘Ricardo Nunes is the firm's greatest asset, as he has extensive experience in patent litigation, combined with strategic knowledge of patent prosecution and the intersection with health-regulatory law. Ricardo has a comprehensive vision, is didactic, quick and very easy to work with, offers high-level consulting on IP matters and a repertoire of creative and multidisciplinary solutions.’
'Leonardo Braune, Ricardo Nunes, and Rafael Salomão are excellent lawyers. Technical, strategic, and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Bayer
- Amgen
- AstraZeneca
- Braskem
- Webull
- Stone
- CISS
- WWF
- MK Sul
- Gol Linhas Aéreas S.A.
Work highlights
Represented Amgen in the Kyprolis litigation in Brazil and secured a ruling that confirms the main patent related to this drug is valid.
Represented Alexion in the Soliris patent validity disputes in Brazil, and secured a ruling that confirmed that a key patent related to this biological drug is valid.
Represented Stone in strategic litigation involving key trade marks issued by the INPI.
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Practice head
Ricardo Nunes
Other key lawyers
Leonardo Braune; Rafael Salomão; Mariana Sangoi