Noted for its 'practical and easy approach', Di Blasi, Parente & Associados works on all manner of IP matters, including litigation before the judicial courts and the BPTO. Patent litigation, trade mark protection, anti-counterfeiting and technology transfers are all areas of activity for the department, which is a popular choice for life sciences, food and beverage, fashion, entertainment and technology clients. With extensive experience in both domestic and cross-border IP matters, Paulo Parente Marques Mendes is a key relationship partner for many of the firm's biggest clients. Gabriel Di Blasi is best known for his patent infringement skills. Also part of the core team, Marcelo Oliveira De Souza takes the lead on patent-related work, associate Renata Hohl oversees the trade marks arm of the practice, and Lucas Antoniazzi coordinates regulatory matters. Felipe Barros Oquendo and Patricia Franco, both of whom are active in contentious and non-contentious IP issues, also stand out at the associate level.
Testimonials
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‘They are very knowledgeable and up-to-date about local and foreign IP laws, enabling them to propose effective protective procedures, measures and legal actions.'
- 'A highlight from them is their awareness of movements in our market that could affect our brand and IP properties. Another is their practical and easy attitude.’
Key clients
- Embraco Indústria de Compressores e Soluções em Refrigeração
- Electrolux do Brasil
Work highlights
- Advising Fibria Celulose (now Suzano Papel e Celulose) on the protection of its plant variety patent by means of two judicial claims.
- Representing Belov Engenharia in a judicial infringement claim seeking compensation for damage and losses, with a request of provisional remedy for the defendants to stop violating the client’s patent.