Gusmão & Labrunie

Gusmão & Labrunie is highly regarded for its trade mark expertise, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters, while also providing support on patent issues. The team works across a range of key industries, including oil and gas, energy, chemicals, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. The firm’s IP group is experienced in litigation and frequently secures favourable outcomes in preliminary injunctions and merits-based decisions. José Gusmão and Jacques Labrunie, both founding partners, lead the practice; Gusmão is an IP litigator and arbitrator, while Labrunie focuses on patent prosecution and litigation. Laetitia d’Hanens acts for clients in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors in IP litigation; João Vieira Da Cunha focuses on IP matters related to the entertainment industry; Thiago de Souza is recognised for his trade mark prosecution expertise. Vanessa Ribeiro brings valuable experience in both IP and data protection, particularly in cross-border litigation. Marina Guimarães Siqueira advises clients on protecting industrial creations through patents, and Julio Cesar de Freiras counsels on patent and industrial design matters. All named professionals jointly lead the practice from São Paulo.