Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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+55 21 3824 5800About
Provided by BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
Our scientists’ and engineers’ technical skills combine with our lawyers’ legal expertise to provide our clients with a high-quality multidisciplinary service that is unmatched in the Brazilian market.
We provide a full range of professional services concerning protection, transaction, enforcement and litigation of all forms of IP — patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, industrial designs, patents and plant varieties, as well as related fields such as advertising, franchising, e-commerce, entertainment, technology and license agreements, transfer of know-how, and geographical indications.
Our experience with clients covers a vast range of industries and technologies: life sciences, plant biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, electrical and computer technology, luxury goods, telecommunications, industrial manufacturing,consumer products, including recent, fast-growing technologies, such as artificial intelligence and internet of things (IoT). Our team is specialized in rendering personalized services in intellectual property issues to attain our client’s objectives through the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Our practice is worldwide through a carefully tested global network of local counsels. As a result, we are able to direct and coordinate international IP portfolios of our clients, assuring them the same strategic focus and technical capabilities as we provide in Brazil.
Chambers Review
BMA - Barbosa Müssnich Aragão is a well-established full-service firm benefiting from expertise in advising clients on a full spectrum of IP matters. The team is frequently retained to provide assistance with litigation matters, such as patent nullity lawsuits, unfair competition and trade dress infringement, as well as consultative work, including trade mark licensing and strategic patent applications. The firm represents clients from various industries including entertainment, telecommunications, education and beverages.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I classify them as absolutely capable of dealing with the most complex demands. We have had technically complex cases, and the lawyers were insightful in getting into the subject, understanding the demand and proposing solutions that brought us good results."
"BMA's team has in-depth knowledge of this field. They always pursue an understanding their clients' business, becoming experts in it."
"I classify them as absolutely capable of dealing with the most complex demands. We have had technically complex cases, and the lawyers were insightful in getting into the subject, understanding the demand and proposing solutions that brought us good results."
"BMA's team has in-depth knowledge of this field. They always pursue an understanding their clients' business, becoming experts in it."
Notable Practitioners
Antonella Carminatti is an intellectual property practitioner who is recognised by clients and the market for her expertise and capabilities. She is well versed in trade mark licensing, sublicensing and coexistence agreements, as well as international portfolio management and nullity actions.
"Antonella is a superb, diligent lawyer, as well as a warm and friendly person to work with. I have the utmost faith and trust in her."
"Antonella is quite well regarded and experienced in the market."
Pedro Frankovsky Barroso has experience assisting clients with litigation, such as nullity actions, infringements and unfair competition.
"Pedro is responsible for the best procedural strategies. His strategic view and risk mitigation is exceptional. The proposed paths always have a robust basis."
"I really enjoy working with Pedro. He is a very capable lawyer, and I look forward to continuing our work together."
Ranked Lawyers at
BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
Brazil