Life Sciences
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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The Life Sciences department stands as a beacon of excellence in the Brazilian IP landscape. Renowned globally, we are the preferred choice for both international and domestic clients navigating the complexities of intellectual property to protect and expand their portfolios.
Guided by the visionary leadership of esteemed partners Eduardo Hallak, Ricardo Campello, and Otto Licks, our team combines unparalleled expertise and creativity. These global figures are celebrated for their deep industry knowledge and exceptional track records. Complementing this leadership is Appellate Judge (ret.) Liliane Roriz, whose extensive experience in the 2nd Specialized IP Panel at TRF2 and landmark rulings in key Brazilian IP cases bring unique depth to our practice.
With professionals such as Rafaella Oliveira and Denise Golgher, who exemplify our commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver innovative solutions supported by groundbreaking research from industry leaders.
Licks Attorneys holds a unique position at the intersection of IP, regulation, and health. This is particularly evident in our representation of patent holders in compulsory licensing cases, including those involving Covid-19 treatments, where we successfully represented all current patent holders in Brazil.
Chambers Review
Licks Attorneys boasts significant strength in innovative patent prosecution and enforcement. The team is highly experienced in representing renowned international clients from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries in strategic judicial disputes and administrative proceedings before ANVISA. It acts on an array of matters such as the commercialisation of products, active ingredients of drugs and marketing authorisations.
Work Highlights
- Licks Attorneys represented Cilag, Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson Brasil in a patent and industrial design infringement lawsuit against Brazilian company Scitech, relating to medical devices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Licks Attorneys can provide a very deep analysis in a short period of time."
"They are very responsible and very creative. We trust them, and they always follow through with what they say they will do."
"They are very competent and committed."
"Licks Attorneys can provide a very deep analysis in a short period of time."
"They are very responsible and very creative. We trust them, and they always follow through with what they say they will do."
"They are very competent and committed."
Notable Practitioners
Eduardo Hallak advises on contentious matters before ANVISA. He also handles patent infringements and offers additional expertise handling regulatory cases.
"He is a brilliant lawyer."
Otto Licks has strong skills in life sciences disputes. He is a founding partner of the firm.
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Members
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Clients
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Align and BBraun
Celgene
Corteva
FMC
Genentech
Gilead
Khiron
Kite
Merck Sharp Dohme
Novartis
Roquette
Syngenta
Industries
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Agrochemical and Seeds
Biological Pharma
Pharma