Siqueira Castro – Advogados‘ IP practice is especially active in defending clients from piracy and misuse of trade marks and industrial designs. The team manages trade mark and industrial design portfolios for a diversity of local and international clients, including names from the automotive, food, commerce and retail sectors, and is often sought out for its experience in licensing agreements, anti-counterfeiting measures, and IP litigation. The team is led by Eduardo Ribeiro Augusto, whose expertise covers patents, trade marks and anti-counterfeiting.
Testimonials
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‘I believe that the dynamism and flexibility of the team are points that stand out, as well as the ability to collaborate well with other teams. In general, they are quick to respond to our questions and demands. It's interesting to see a firm that leaves the bubble and manages to be open to outside the box solutions.’
‘Eduardo Ribeiro Augusto has an excellent vision of situations, can point out what needs to be improved and the best paths to follow, has excellent communication skills and the patience to reach a consensus.’
‘Eduardo Ribeiro Augusto and Vinicius Cervantes Arruda are both extremely proactive and advise in line with business objectives.’
‘It is a dedicated team that is always attentive to the client's needs.’
‘The work of partner Eduardo Ribeiro Augusto stands out. He is always available to the client and very quick in conducting business and solving problems. Its team is also very qualified, which facilitates changes in the company's day-to-day operations.’
Key clients
- Vulcabrás Azaleia
- Baterias Moura
- Furukawa Electric
- OVD Importadora e Distribuidora
- Fundação Zerbini
- Grupo Cortez
- Metroform
- Michelin
- Kellogg
- Business Software Alliance - BSA
- Brand Monitor
- October Very Own
- Construtora Elevação
- BBSeg
- Mapfre Seguros
- Alma Viva
- Suva Collections
- Iron Maiden
- Copag
- Britânia/Philco
- Kalunga
- Morlan
- Tarkett
- Kabum
- Casa & Video
- Ga.Ma Italy
Work highlights
- Advised Iron Maiden Holding on protecting its trade marks within Brazilian territory taking all necessary measures, notably cease and desist letters and lawsuits claiming for loss and damages.
- Advised Ga.ma Italy on a lawsuit against an Italian company called Gama Piu concerning a misuse of a trade mark.
- Advised Business Software Alliance and its members on protecting their software within Brazilian territory through civil search and lawsuits claiming for loss and damages against companies that were using illegal software.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eduardo Ribeiro Augusto