Abreu Advogados has a strong bench of IP experts advising multinational clients on patent and trade mark litigation, prosecution, and copyright protection. The firm provides a broad range of IP services, further assisting with trade secrets, unfair competition, media and advertising matters, as well as IP licensing and IT contracts. The practice is jointly led by António Andrade, a seasoned pharmaceutical patent litigator, Manuel Durães Rocha, a specialist in patent arbitration in the health sector, and Ricardo Henriques, who is skilled in the management of tech and IP assets. Ana Panão excels in IP disputes involving the infringement of patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.

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Testimonials

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‘Manuel Durães Rocha is a very experienced and competent attorney who really stands out.’
‘What distinguishes Abreu Advogados is its ability to combine in-depth technical expertise in IP with a highly practical understanding of the healthcare logistics sector, delivering solid, clear solutions that are highly tailored to client needs.'
‘The partners and associates of the IP team have a practical, objective, and results-oriented approach. They are professionals who not only master the technique but also demonstrate empathy, strategic vision, and an understanding of the healthcare logistics sector.'
‘Abreu Advogados stands out in the Portuguese legal landscape for its pioneering approach and a firm commitment to service excellence and client focus. Its uniqueness lies in the combination of robust experience with a progressive vision, driven by sustainability, diversity, and technological innovation.'

Key clients

ACN International Aid to the Church in Need gGmbH
Boehringer Ingelheim
Calvin Klein
Coca-Cola
Corinthia Hotels
Dell
Ericsson
Google
Groupe Canal+
Ikea Group

Work highlights

Advising Ericsson on a patent infringement case before the Lisbon Local Division of the Unified Patent Court involving a key patent related to voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) technology, essential to telecoms infrastructure, and raises complex legal and technical questions under the new UPC regime.

Advised Pandora on copyright licensing and compliance for in-store background music and video content, ensuring full alignment with Portuguese copyright law and collective management requirements.

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