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Garrigues has a solid practice group with a notable presence in the market for its work related to trade mark and copyright registration, as well as enforcement and infringement litigation. The team exercises further skills in the management of portfolios, as well as negotiating contractual issues, such as technology transfer agreements. The law firm's diverse clientele includes companies from the entertainment, fashion and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Garrigues advised Chanel on trade mark opposition and cancellation proceedings regarding the client's logo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Garrigues team is always ready to diligently answer our queries and issues to make us feel secure that IP issues are being taken care of well."
"Garrigues has been exceptional at navigating the cross-border elements and partnering with our counsel in various jurisdictions. The team has the level and depth of expertise to provide practical, creative and business-savvy advice."
"Garrigues has consistently demonstrated the ability to analyse complex issues, identify key factors and develop effective solutions. The team's expertise is evident in its ability to grasp intricate details, navigate convoluted situations and make sound judgements under pressure."
"Garrigues has assembled a team of highly skilled and experienced individuals who possess a wide range of expertise. The team's collective knowledge and experience enables it to effectively tackle any challenge that comes its way."
"The team offers great insight, technical knowledge, negotiation skills and fast responses."
"The Garrigues team is always ready to diligently answer our queries and issues to make us feel secure that IP issues are being taken care of well."
"Garrigues has been exceptional at navigating the cross-border elements and partnering with our counsel in various jurisdictions. The team has the level and depth of expertise to provide practical, creative and business-savvy advice."
"Garrigues has consistently demonstrated the ability to analyse complex issues, identify key factors and develop effective solutions. The team's expertise is evident in its ability to grasp intricate details, navigate convoluted situations and make sound judgements under pressure."
"Garrigues has assembled a team of highly skilled and experienced individuals who possess a wide range of expertise. The team's collective knowledge and experience enables it to effectively tackle any challenge that comes its way."
"The team offers great insight, technical knowledge, negotiation skills and fast responses."
Notable Practitioners
João Miranda de Sousa is active in trade mark infringement and copyright litigation matters, as well as patent disputes.His extensive practice also covers advice on technology transfer agreements as well as brand and portfolio protection.
"João Miranda de Sousa has strategic sharpness, experience and excellent care for the client. He thinks outside of the box."
"João impressed me with his brilliant approach to a complex IP problem I was having."
"He is a seasoned lawyer who knows how to handle issues when things get complicated in trial, which is something we cherish."
"João Miranda de Sousa continues to be a sound legal partner and counsel. His advice is well reasoned, practical and comprehensive. He is also amiable and has a great sense of humour."
Francisca Ferreira Pinto regularly acts on the full gamut of trade mark matters, including enforcement, registration and cancellation procedures. She notably assists significant fashion and technology companies.
"Francisca Ferreira Pinto is very competent on a technical level and always available for any clarification that may be necessary."
"The cases the law firm acts on are great, giving her extensive knowledge and know-how."