Life Sciences
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
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Provided by VdA
Our team are led by one of the foremost experts in the market and excels on advising on the creation, exploitation and protection of IP from the outset and throughout its whole life. Both domestically and abroad we have a stellar reputation on patent trademark and copyright litigation. Vieira de Almeida’s IP practice has been involved in many of the most complex patent litigation cases in the country, having developed a very significant expertise in the negotiation of IP rights; we provide assistance in the licensing, franchising and brand extension process over the years.
We are a legal and strategic partner, able to help the client meet the challenges of safeguarding intellectual property rights and have accumulated a high degree of specialization in the health industry, working on a regular and continuous basis with many of the most preeminent pharma companies operating in Portugal.
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide both internationally and in the Portugal, visit the VdA website for more details: http://vda.pt/en
Chambers Review
VdA has a market-leading IP practice group with notable experience in patent infringement proceedings, including disputes around supplementary protection certificates and the marketing of generic products. The team also advises on trade mark and patent enforcement proceedings and the negotiation of settlement agreements. The law firm's experience includes work with key players in the pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors, as well as in the technology industry. The life sciences practice demonstrates additional strength in regulatory advice, commercial agreements, reimbursement procedures and litigation.
Work Highlights
- VdA assisted Bristol-Myers Squibb with the enforcement of patent rights in arbitration actions and judicial proceedings, as well as the negotiation of settlement agreements.
Strengths
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"VdA is the law firm that everybody thinks of first when doing work in the life sciences space."
"There is excellent breadth and depth of expertise across the team. The lawyers are knowledgeable, responsive and able to deal with all queries in the matter."
"VdA has very good reputation and for a good reason: it is very effective at its job."
"VdA is the most knowledgeable law firm in the pharmaceutical sector, being the go-to firm to assist with the most complicated cases."
"The team's advice is always focused and provided promptly."
"VdA is the law firm that everybody thinks of first when doing work in the life sciences space."
"There is excellent breadth and depth of expertise across the team. The lawyers are knowledgeable, responsive and able to deal with all queries in the matter."
"VdA has very good reputation and for a good reason: it is very effective at its job."
"VdA is the most knowledgeable law firm in the pharmaceutical sector, being the go-to firm to assist with the most complicated cases."
"The team's advice is always focused and provided promptly."
Notable Practitioners
António de Magalhães Cardoso has a wealth of experience assisting clients from the pharmaceutical sector on the enforcement of patent rights and on disputes around the prevention of marketing for generic products.
"António de Magalhães Cardoso is one of the pre-eminent practitioners in Portugal."
"He is a very well-known and respected practitioner."
Marta Alves Vieira is recognised for her work in patent litigation, including advising on SPC matters and disputes around the marketing of generic products. She frequently represents pharmaceutical and technology companies.
"Marta Alves Vieira gets involved when things need to be done."
"Marta is a good courtroom lawyer. She delivers good quality documents, knows the IP system extremely well and is very helpful."
"She is very good at what she does."
Francisca Paulouro is recognised for her regulatory work in the life sciences sector. She also assists clients from the pharmaceutical industry with commercial agreements, supply disputes and pricing matters.
"Francisca Paulouro is a very strong lawyer with a very high level of expertise in the pharmaceutical sector."
"Francisca understands the regulatory aspects well and provides good advice to clients that is very spot-on and thorough."
Paulo Pinheiro regularly advises prominent multinationals, including pharmaceutical companies, on commercial disputes. He also represents clients in litigation and provides regulatory guidance.
"Paulo Pinheiro is a very experienced lawyer in this area."
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