Singled out for ‘personalised approach and the high quality of the service provided’, PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL excels in handling copyright and image rights issues alongside a wide range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including patents, trade marks, and licensing. The team is jointly led by Gonçalo Gil Barreiros, who stands out for his ’professional conduct and in-depth knowledge’, and Augusto Almeida Correia, who assists clients with a range of IP-related issues. Pedro Rebelo Tavares earns praise for his ‘excellent knowledge.’
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Testimonials
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‘PRA has a highly qualified legal team in industrial property services, for example, patents, trade marks and contract analysis.'
‘Pedro Rebelo Tavares is a professional who pays close attention to the details of the services to be performed and has excellent knowledge of the processing of patent applications.'
'Gonçalo Gil Barreiros has a broad view of best practices for protecting clients' industrial property assets.'
‘The law firm stands out for its personalised approach and the high quality of the service provided. The team is made up of highly qualified and dedicated professionals who work closely with clients to offer legal solutions tailored to their specific needs.'
'The team has high technical competence and high ethical and professional standards in the conduct of matters entrusted by his clients, notably in judicial sponsorship.'
‘I highlight Gonçalo Gil Barreiros for his professional conduct and in-depth knowledge of the topics in which he is involved, especially in the conduct of legal proceedings.'
‘The copyright department is one of the best in Portugal and is always up to date on topics under discussion in Portugal and abroad.'
‘Gonçalo Gil Barreiros leads the copyright department with unparalleled knowledge in this field.'
Key clients
- Confrasilvas - Construções, S.A.
- Forestwise - Associação para o Laboratório Colaborativo para a Gestão Integrada da Floresta e do Fogo
- Dstore Retail, S.A.
- Visapress – Gestão dos Conteúdos dos Media, CRL
- APC Instytut Sp. Z.O.O.
- Actforall, Lda.
- AUDIOGEST - Associação para a Gestão e Distribuição de Direitos
- Gedipe - Associação para a Gestão Coletiva de Direitos de Autor e de Produtores Cinematográficos e Audiovisuais
- Serafim Pereira Simões Sucessores, Lda.
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Gedipe in enforcement proceedings against Cisco to block the access to websites via public Domain Name System services.
- Representing Visapress in litigation proceedings against collecting society AGECOP.
- Successfully assisted Portuguese construction conglomerate Confrasilvas with cancellation proceedings against the registration of the “Confrasilvas” trade mark by a third party.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gonçalo Gil Barreiros; Augusto Almeida Correia
Other key lawyers
Pedro Rebelo Tavares; Joana Abreia Oliveira