
Trench Rossi Watanabe handles a broad range of patent, trade mark, copyright and trade secret matters. On the patent side, the team regularly advises pharmaceutical, life sciences, mechanical and medical device companies on patent prosecution, drafting and portfolio management. For trade marks and copyright, the practice supports technology companies, content providers and brands with litigation, brand management, enforcement, transactions and licensing matters. Based in São Paulo, team lead Flavia Rebello specialises in IP and TMT matters, while co-head Marcela Trigo focuses on patent-related mandates. Felipe Zaltman is a key contact for IP disputes, including unfair competition, trade secret and trade mark infringement cases.
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Key clients
- 3M
- Abbott Laboratories
- Jack Daniel's Properties
- Caterpillar
- Genomic
- NFL
- Satcom
- Sundaram-Clayton - TVS
- Unilever
- Vanguard Group
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Flavia Rebello; Marcela Trigo
Other key lawyers
Flavia Amaral; Felipe Zaltman

