The IP team Trench Rossi Watanabe assists clients with protecting their IP rights through both transactions and litigation. The team has expertise across patents, trade marks, copyright, brand management, and enforcement, serving sectors such as cosmetics, financial services, technology, healthcare, and life sciences. IP portfolio management, technology transfers and licensing transactions are key areas of activity for the group, which is also adept at handling the IP aspects of M&A transactions, including joint ventures and restructurings. Flavia Rebello and Marcela Trigo jointly lead the team, with Rebello focusing on the intersection of technology and IP, and Trigo leading on patent work. Flávia Amaral is the go-to for multinational clients seeking advice on transactions involving IP rights and licensing issues. Unfair competition and trade mark infringement, and validity cases are handled by Felipe Zaltman, while André Provedel manages trade mark rights portfolios.
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Testimonials
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‘The IP litigation team is an outstanding team in their depth of expertise and the temperament needed for international litigation/arbitration matters.’
‘Marcela Trigo is an outstanding lead attorney for the IP group. Her comprehensive approach to IP litigation/arbitration is an asset to any client. ’
‘Exceptional and committed IP team. The quality of partners Marcela Trigo and Felipe Zaltman, and their team, is remarkable. Deep knowledge of the merits and mastery of the necessary procedural issues and strategies.’
‘In-depth technical knowledge, experience, good management and communication with local and foreign clients.’
'The team provides us with practical advice, is very skilled in and knowledgeable about their practice areas, and is enjoyable to work with.'
'In-depth technical knowledge, experience, good management and communication with clients locally and outside Brazil.'
Key clients
- 3M
- Abbott Laboratories
- Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc.
- Caterpillar
- Genomic
- NFL
- Subway
- Satcom
- Sundaram-Clayton - TVS
- Unilever
- Vanguard Group
- AbbVie
Work highlights
Advised Novartis on a patent term compensation case, based on a new reading of the Brazilian laws, especially the introductory law to the Brazilian system.
Represented Caterpillar in a judicial dispute involving massive counterfeiting of their products by a local company (Duauto).
Assisted Texas Roadhouse Development Corporation with a major long-term project involving its expansion into the Brazilian market.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Flavia Rebello; Marcela Trigo
Other key lawyers
Flávia Amaral; Felipe Zaltman; André Provedel; Juliana Libman