With 'a proven track record of success in complex IP matters', Souto Correa Advogados has a dedicated patent attorney team devoted to assisting clients with patent drafting, prosecution and litigation cases, such as patent cancellation lawsuits and enforcement cases. The team also showcases strong transactional capabilities, and provides regular support to clients operating in the life sciences, mining, tobacco, cosmetics, media and entertainment segments. Team lead Leticia Provedel is knowledgeable of entertainment and IP issues, and represents clients in both patent and trade mark prosecution and litigation matters. The 'extremely dedicated, accessible, technical and proactive' Mariana Vicentini Taylor plays a prominent role in trade mark prosecution matters and tech transfer agreements.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The firm is impeccable in the service it provides. Professionals are always willing to help, answer questions and collaborate in more beneficial strategies for the business. They are business-aware and always seek to adjust deadlines to better serve us.’

  • ‘The person with whom we work the most is Mariana Vicentini Taylor, an exceptional professional in technical qualifications, service and readiness. Being able to count on Mariana's services means being able to trust with your eyes closed in what is being executed and delivered. Michele Machado also advises us collaboratively with Mariana and is always diligent and quick to deal with demands.’

  • ‘Personalised service, very fast and efficient! There are always reminders for important dates and follow-ups, and this allows matters to unfold without stress and rush.’

  • ‘Mariana Vicentini Taylor is simply fantastic! She has in-depth knowledge of subjects and her experience helps us carry out the necessary tasks precisely and without rework.’

  • ‘Souto Correa's IP team is an extremely technical, high-quality team that seeks innovative solutions with an ongoing commitment to serving the client in all their needs. It has a proven track record of success in complex IP matters, but at the same time, it works to identify strategic opportunities to maximise brand value for clients, in a preventive and efficient way.’

  • ‘Letícia Provedel is one of the most competent and friendly lawyers. Associate Mariana Vicentini Taylor is extremely dedicated, accessible, technical and proactive.'

  • ‘Excellent communication and focused on finding a solution to solve the problem.’

  • ‘Mariana Vicentini Taylor is tireless in searching for solutions, always with a very effective approach.’

Key clients

  • Samsung Brazil (Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia)
  • Dell Computadores
  • Lenovo Computadores
  • Chiesi Farmacêutica
  • Arcelor Mittal
  • Juventus Football Club
  • Apple
  • Tam Linhas Aéreas
  • Anysys Incorporated
  • Buser Tecnologia
  • Banco BTG Pactual
  • Laboratório Catarinense
  • RBS Participações (Grupo Globo)
  • IGB Eletrônica / Gradiente
  • Wyndham Hotels and Resorts / WHG Caribbean
  • Bloomberg
  • The Walt Disney Company (Brasil)
  • Vale
  • Sephora
  • The Golden Globe Awards (The Hollywood Foreign Press Association)
  • Rede Agro
  • Chevron Phillips Chemical
  • Sisley
  • GALP (Petrogal)
  • Fox Entertainment
  • FIOTEC
  • The Madison Square Garden Company
  • Taittinger Compagnie Commerciale et Viticole Champenoise
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • ATG Americas Trading Group

Work highlights

  • Representing Sephora in two litigation cases against a local cosmetics retailer, addressing trade mark infringement and unfair competition claims.
  • Assisting Vale with permanent monitoring of potential infringers in Brazil and the filing of patent applications before BPTO.
  • Advising Chiesi on the development and direction of IP law.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leticia Provedel

Other key lawyers

Mariana Vicentini Taylor, Michele Machado