João Miranda de Sousa
Europe Guide 2024
Eminent Practitioners : Intellectual Property
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Eminent Practitioners
About
Provided by João Miranda de Sousa
Practice Areas
Partner. Dually qualified in Spain and in Portugal. Wide experience in European Trademark & Design Law.
Career
Senior Lecturer in Administrative Law at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (1984-92), Senior Lawyer at the European Investment Bank, (1992-95), Several Top Executive Positions at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (1995-2008), Partner of Garrigues and global head of the firm’s IP Practice Area (2008-); Partner in charge of Garrigues’ Portuguese branch (2014-).
Professional Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association, Madrid Bar Association, International Trademark Association (INTA), Association of European Trade Mark Owners (MARQUES).
Personal
Degree in Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1984, Executive MBA, ESADE Business School, 2005, Business Outstanding Achievement Award (MIP Awards), 2008.
Chambers Review
Europe
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."