Bringing together a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, chemists, pharmacists, scientists, and patent experts, Licks Attorneys is highly skilled in representing life sciences clients in various disputes involving ANVISA, the Chamber of Drug Market Regulation (CMED), and other governmental entities. In Rio de Janeiro, Otto Licks represents clients in patent, trade secret, and unfair competition cases. Ricardo Campello is the go-to expert for pharmaceutical, biotech, cannabis, and medical device companies seeking day-to-day advice and representation before ANVISA and CMED, while Abel Gomes specialises in patent, trade mark, and industrial design matters. In São Paulo, Juliana Neves defends life sciences clients in patent, regulatory compliance, and administrative law-related litigation, while Eduardo Hallak litigates on IP issues and competition law. The aforementioned practitioners co-lead the department.
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Testimonials
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- 'Eduardo Hallak and team have expertise in our field of practice, with strengths in process management, public-private partnerships, and intellectual property.'
- 'The team that supports our company is highly specialised and dedicated to resolving the issues we present to them. They provide a prompt service and demonstrate a significant commitment to our business.'
Key clients
- Syngenta Proteção de Cultivos Ltda.
- CropLife Brasil
- Gilead
- Bayer S.A.
- Novartis
- FMC Química Do Brasil Ltda.
- Merck Sharp Dohme
- Cristália Produtos Químicos Farmacêuticos Ltda.
- Laboratórios Baldacci Ltda
- FMC Agro Singapore
Practice head
Otto Licks; Abel Gomes; Eduardo Hallak; Ricardo Campello; Juliana Neves