Licks Attorneys is recognised for its expertise in patent disputes, with particular strength in representing clients from the biopharmaceuticals, telecoms and electronics sectors in patent infringement cases and compulsory licensing matters. The firm also maintains a dedicated trade mark team focused on brand protection. Practice head Otto Licks is a leading litigator and policy expert, representing international clients in the life sciences, telecoms, electronics and internet sectors in patent, trade secret and unfair competition disputes. Co-head Carlos Aboim focuses on patent disputes for life sciences and IT clients, while co-lead Liliane Roriz advises on a broad range of matters involving patents, trade dress and trade marks. Gabriel Mathias has been involved in complex patent disputes, particularly for pharmaceutical companies. The team is based in Rio de Janeiro.
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- Rodolfo Barreto is strategic and practical.
- They have an impeccable track record for SEP litigation in Brazil. They developed the procedure for seeking evidence-based preliminary injunctions.
- The Licks Attorneys team has deep expertise in all aspects of Brazilian patent litigation. They also understand how their work fits into the broader business context of their clients.
- Otto Licks and Carolina Mendes have all demonstrated excellent legal knowledge, understanding of client business needs, and a deep insight into the judiciary that provides high value for the legal work performed.
- Otto Licks built the patent legal system and has an encyclopedic knowledge of how it works. Carlos Aboim is a legitimate first-chair court advocate.
- This firm pioneered how to represent patent owners in Brazilian patent litigation. It is, without question, the go-to firm for patent owners that need to enforce their patents in Brazil.
- Carlos Aboim, Felipe Oquendo, and Gabriel Mathias are highly capable, smart, and caring.
- A smart team, very attentive to legal technique and also to market issues that impact the matters discussed. They are studious and able to think outside the box while maintaining technical quality.
Key clients
- Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- EyesMatch Ltd.
- Adama Brasil S/A
- Gilead Sciences Inc
- Intervet International B.V.
- H. Lundbeck A/S
- Sidel S.P.A.
- LG Energy Solutions
- JVCKenwood Corporation
- Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
- InterDigital VC Holdings, INC.
- NEC Corporation
- VIOL CO., LTD.
- Ericsson Telecomunicações S.A.
- Huawei Technologies CO., LTD
- VoiceAge EVS LLC
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Practice head
Otto Licks; Carlos Aboim; Liliane Roriz
Other key lawyers
Gabriel Mathias; Rodolfo Barreto; Felipe Oquendo; Carolina Mendes