Praised for its ‘excellent technical capacity’ and ability to always be ’at the forefront of legislative innovation’, the team at Abreu Advogados consistently provides high-quality service across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Acting for both domestic and international clients, the team is adept at handling trade mark and patent prosecution and litigation, unfair competition, copyright protection and licensing issues. At the helm of the practice is a trio of experts: Manuel Durães Rocha, who focuses primarily on matters related to the health and pharma sector; António Andrade, who is a reference for litigation and arbitration proceedings regarding patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and trade secrets; and Ricardo Henriques, who covers a wide array of IP matters, with a particular focus on technology. Elsewhere in the team, César Bessa Monteiro, jr is noted for his deep knowledge of innovation, trade secrets, design, and unfair competition, while Gonçalo Malheiro specialises in copyrights and tech litigation.
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'I have been working with Abreu Advogados for several years, and year after year they have increased their levels of quality and excellence, in addition to the best price/quality ratio, without ever giving up their excellent technical capacity, in addition to always being at the forefront of legislative innovation.'
'They are excellently positioned in the Portuguese market.'
‘I would like to recommend partner César Bessa Monteiro.'
‘Abreu was part of a team advising our client on a market entry into Spain, Portugal and Germany. The response time and quality of service was excellent.’
‘Innovative, available and with the business sense necessary to understand customer needs.'
‘César Bessa Monteiro Jr - Innovative, available, pragmatic and with great business sense.'
'Manuel Durães Rocha and Ana Panão speak good English and were an excellent part of the team.'
'It is clearly an experienced team. Knows patent disputes and patent litigation in Portugal very well. Easy to communicate with, replies quickly and explains complicated matters in an easy and not lengthy way.'
Key clients
- Calvin Klein
- Coca-Cola
- Corinthia Hotels
- Dell
- Groupe Canal+
- Ikea Group
- Lidl & Companhia
- Sacoor Brothers
- Timewaver Production GmbH and Healy GmbH
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ana Panão
Practice head
António Andrade; Manuel Durães Rocha; Ricardo Henriques
Other key lawyers
César Bessa Monteiro Jr., Gonçalo Malheiro, Ana Panão