Trench Rossi Watanabe‘s IP practice is led by Flavia Rebello, who focuses on the intersection between IP and TMT. An array of clients, from major multinational pharmaceutical companies to international technology corporations, regularly seek the firm's assistance with patent and trade mark litigation, IP audits, and the IP aspects of M&A and joint ventures. The team is particularly well versed in advising on IP rights protection, covering enforcement and litigation. Marcela Trigo is an experienced patent attorney who routinely advises notable pharmaceutical clients, while Felipe Zaltman Saldanha focuses on prosecution and litigation matters for pharmaceutical, biotech and telecoms companies. Flávia Amaral is noted for her expertise in IP rights pertaining to the tech sector.

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Key clients

  • Novartis
  • Valmet
  • AstraZeneca and AstraZeneca do Brasil
  • AbbVie/Allergan
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Berry Global
  • Celanese
  • TVS Motor Company
  • Novozymes
  • Adama
  • Drau Suisse
  • Império
  • Caterpillar
  • The Vanguard Group
  • TRDC International
  • Pinterest
  • Berry Global
  • Marriott
  • Syngenta Seeds

Work highlights

  • Advising Novartis on a complex litigation concerning proposed reduction of patent exclusivity terms to technologies related to pharmaceutical products.
  • Representing Valmet in a major project involving the infringement of a patent by a competitor in Brazil.
  • Assisting AstraZeneca and AstraZeneca do Brasil with undue competition and patent infringement litigation related to the client's third most profitable drug.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Flavia Rebello

Other key lawyers

Marcela Trigo, Felipe Zaltman Saldanha, Flavia Amaral, André Provedel