Siqueira Castro – Advogados is recognised for its work assisting companies with IP and anti-piracy matters. The team also represents its primarily domestic client base in IP lawsuits and is skilled in trade mark and patent prosecution. Practice head Eduardo Ribeiro Augusto is well-versed in patent and trade mark law, anti-piracy measures, border enforcement, and unfair competition issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Commitment to each case is one of the firm's hallmarks. In addition, the quick turnaround time and the involvement of the partner in charge make the service at Siqueira Castro an excellent differential.'
- 'Eduardo Ribeiro Augusto and Vinicius Cervantes Gorgone Arruda are the partner and associate in the IP area and demonstrate great technical competence, professional experience, commitment and availability in their service.'
- 'The reports are sent in a user-friendly format, making it easy to read and visualise important information.'
Key clients
- Vulcabras/Azaleia – RS Calçados e Artigos Esportivos S/A Acumuladores Moura S.A. OVD Importadora e Distribuidora Furukawa Electric Latam Arteris Kalunga S.A. and Spiral do Brasil S.A. Michelin Grupo CCAA Mapfre/Brasilseg Copag da Amazônia S.A. Globo Comunicação e Participações and ZAG Heroes Mattel Iron Maiden Holdings Ga.Ma S. R. L. Unipersonale Toyota do Brasil Ltda. Metrus Instituto de Seguridade Social Kellogg Arezzo Casa & Video Arcelor Mittal EBP Brasil Sponte Informática SA Waelzholz Brasmetal Grupo OVD and Orlando Von Der Osten Kabum Grupo Edson Queiroz
Work highlights
Advised Norac on a lawsuit against Mania Foods concerning a misuse of trade dress.
Advised Ga.ma Italy on a lawsuit against Elchim concerning a misuse of industrial design.
Advised Britânia on a lawsuit against Mueller concerning a misuse of Philco’s trade mark.
Practice head
Eduardo Ribeiro Augusto