Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property has been increasing in importance over the years and plays more and more a strategic role in business life.
Our office is able to provide full assistance in this area, offering advisory and legal services in all matters related to Intellectual Property, in Brazil and abroad, including Copyrights, Franchising, Domain names, Internet, Software, Trade dress and unfair competition practice, among others, such as:
Analysis, development and revision of preventive measures and practices in favor of Clients;
Protection and renewal of protection of client´s Intellectual Property Rights;
Representation and guidance to Clients dealing with the Brazilian Patent- and Trademark Office (INPI), including searches, registration of trademarks, industrial designs and software, patent protection, registration of geographical indications, filing and/or answering to oppositions, appeals and applications for administrative nullity declaration and forfeiture declaration (due to non-use), apply for recordation of transfer of title and ownership, change of name and/or address, and others;
Representing the client before the courts, including preparing and filing or responding to civil actions aiming at obtaining or cancelling registrations; legal actions against infringement of intellectual property rights and unfair competition practice; suits involving commercial names, domain names, copyright and enforcement of international conventions; serve judicial and/or extrajudicial cease and desist and warning letters; assisting clients in judicial and extra-judicial settlements;
Analyze and give opinion on laws and regulations; Identify, clarify and suggest solutions in controversial matters in the IP area
Elaboration, revision and negotiation of agreements, nationally and internationally, including license agreements, as well as any agreements related to technology transfer, franchising and e-commerce, and others. Registration of the relevant agreements with the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI);
Identification and Management of Client’s Portfolio of Intellectual Property Rights;
Issuance of legal opinions;
Due diligence procedures.
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