CMS advises domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of transactional, advisory, and litigation IP matters. This includes the filing, prosecution, and enforcement of all forms of intellectual property rights, as well as supporting Portuguese companies in structuring and developing the internationalisation of their brands. The practice is jointly led by José Luís Arnaut, who regularly advises luxury and consumer goods, tech, energy and hospitality clients on patents, trade marks, domain names, and new technologies, and João Leitão Figueiredo, who is skilled in IP litigation. Miguel Quintans assists domestic and multinational clients on the management of their IP portfolios.
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Testimonials
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- ‘CMS is highly specialised in IP. Despite not having a very large team, it maintains an extremely precise record of processes, which allows for very effective monitoring of processes and, if necessary, to systematise information with great speed and accuracy.’
- ‘The overall level of service is excellent, as they have a team that demonstrates: good knowledge and in-depth understanding of the legal framework; high technical competence; professionalism; great negotiation skills and a particular ability to reach consensus solutions, placing the client's interest at the center of the analysis and resolution of each problem; an integrated vision and analysis of issues, covering the various specialties of law'
- ‘CMS is a team that focuses on proximity to the client. This proximity is achieved through very quick technical responses, well supported by advice, and with great transparency.'
- ‘I would like to highlight João Leitão Figueiredo, who is very well supported by his team.’
- ‘A team with extensive knowledge in IP matters, very dynamic and collaborative.’
- 'Miguel Quintans combines excellent technical knowledge with a constant willingness to put his expertise and legal acumen at the service of his clients, including in the search for solutions that best serve their interests.'
Key clients
- The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
- Richemont
- Ricoh Portugal
- EDP Group
- Super Bock Group
- Galp Group
- Amorim Group
- Altice Group
- Bensaude Group
Work highlights
Advising the EDP group on the biggest rebranding project of the group in Portugal, in all EU jurisdictions, and several other jurisdictions around the world.
Advising Grupo Arié on prosecution and brand protection matters, enforcement, and all IP-related cases, including representing the client before administrative and judicial authorities, including EU Courts, and actively collaborating with foreign correspondents at a national level.
Advising GALP Group on prosecution and brand protection matters, enforcement, and all related IP cases.
Lawyers
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Practice head
José Luís Arnaut; João Leitão Figueiredo
Other key lawyers
Miguel Quintans; Sara Rocha; Ricardo Pintão