Dannemann Siemsen Advogados is a standout IP boutique which excels in assisting both international and domestic pharmaceutical clients with patent litigation. On the patents and industrial design fronts, team is also known for its work in the oil and gas, automotive and agribusiness industries, where it handles nullity actions and patent infringement cases. Other than contentious patent issues, the team is well positioned to advise on the IP aspects of transactions and commercial agreements, trade mark mandates, franchising and agreements before the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO). Practice head Luiz Henrique Do Amaral is well-respected for his vast experience and expertise in IP matters. Leading alongside him as co-heads are Gustavo De Freitas Morais, who is both an electrical engineer and IP law specialist, Peter Siemsen who is well versed in technology transfer and trade mark matters, and Joaquim Eugenio Goulart, a go-to for patent, industrial design and trade mark litigation. Cândida Ribeiro Caffé is skilled in transactional matters.
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Key clients

  • Bayerische Motoren Werke
  • Aktiengesellschaft Bmw
  • Pan Americana Indústrias
  • Quimicas - Katrium
  • Petrobrás Transporte Transpetro
  • Volvo Lastvagnar (Volvo Truck Corporation)
  • Banco Itaú Unibanco
  • Boehringer Ingelheim International
  • The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Ballet Makers

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Luiz Henrique do Amaral
Gustavo de Freitas Morais
Peter Dirk Siemsen

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Cândida Ribeiro Caffé

Practice head

Luiz Henrique do Amaral; Gustavo de Freitas Morais;  Peter Siemsen; Joaquim Eugenio Goulart

Other key lawyers

Eduardo da Gama Camara Junior; Cândida Ribeiro Caffé; Ana Carolina Lee Barbosa Del Bianco; Roberta de Magalhães Fonteles Cabral; Rodrigo de Assis Torres; Natalia Barzilai