Latin America - Brazil

Licks Attorneys

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Licks Attorneys‘ team is composed of prosecutors and litigators that assist large and small companies with all patent-related matters. Companies from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, telecoms and electronic segments regularly seek the team’s assistance in complex IP disputes. With the ability to advise on the intersection of IP, health and regulations, the group is a go-to destination for patent holders facing the challenges of compulsory licensing. The team is under the joint leadership of: founding partner Otto Licks, a litigation and policy-making specialist; co-founder Carlos Aboim, a key contact for complex disputes; and Liliane Roriz, who draws on her former experience as an appellate judge and federal attorney to assist in a wide range of IP matters.

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Key clients

  • DivX
  • VoiceAge EVS
  • Eisai
  • Britânia Eletrônicos
  • Silimed Indústria de Implantes
  • Springer Carrier/ Midea do Brasil Ar Condicionado
  • Máquinas Agrícolas Jacto
  • BrasilSat
  • Movement / Brudden Equipamentos

Work highlights

  • Representing WSOU Investments in an infringement lawsuit and an invalidity lawsuit involving a patent.
  • Representing Genentech in a case challenging dosage regime requirements.
  • Representing DivX in an infringement lawsuit brought against Samsung whose mobile devices were implementing technology protected by DivX's patent without authorisation or compensation.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Otto Licks, Carlos Aboim, Liliane Roriz