Track record: Market-leading practice with an excellent record representing companies from the consumer goods, pharmaceutical and automotive industries on strategic trademark and patent litigation. Retained by heavyweights such as Unilever, Heineken and Sanofi for its counsel on cases involving copyrights, IP prosecution and technology issues. Also noted for its expertise assisting clients before the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO).

Team & differentiation: Headquartered in São Paulo, the firm’s patent litigation department is actively relied upon by high-flying corporations due to its outstanding success rate in must-win cases. The team is led by founding partners José Roberto Gusmão and Jacques Labrunie as well as key partners João Vieira da Cunha, Marcos Blasi and Vanessa Ribeiro.

Track record: Dominant IP firm widely sought out for its excellent track record handling the full range of sectoral disputes before both the judicial courts and the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO). Highly regarded for its superior expertise in patent litigation, trademark disputes and patent prosecution mandates. Also recognized for the quality of its technology, life sciences and copyright practices.

Team & differentiation: Captained by acclaimed figures such as Elisabeth Kasznar and Gabriel Leonardos, Kasznar Leonardos remains a household name in the Brazilian IP market even a century after its foundation. With 22 partners and 86 associates based in its Porto Alegre, Rio and São Paulo offices, attorneys enjoy the support of in-house biologists, engineers and pharmacists.

Track record: Esteemed Rio-based IP boutique admired for its track record in strategic patent litigation mandates involving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agriculture and life science sectors. Particularly noted for its activity before the Brazilian PTO and regulatory agencies such as ANVISA. Additionally singled out for its extensive knowledge of copyrights and entertainment law.

Team & differentiation: With branch offices in Brasília, Curitiba and São Paulo, Denis Borges Barbosa Advogados consists of 21 highly qualified attorneys all of whom are specialists in IP matters. With seasoned name partner Pedro Marcos Nunes Barbosa at the helm, the firm’s professionals actively assist leading Brazilian law firms and multinationals on the full range of their IP needs.