Specialised in IP-related issues for life sciences clients, Licks Attorneys is a firm to note for companies requiring assistance with patent-related litigation. Typical cases handled by the team include patent invalidity lawsuits, cross-border disputes relating to patent ownership and infringement, and patent term adjustments. The practice also fields strong regulatory capabilities in this sector. Founding partner Otto Licks is an expert in life sciences-related litigation and regularly represents international biotech, agrochemical, and medical devices companies. Fellow founder Eduardo Hallak is a notable patent litigator, while Ricardo Campello focuses on food and drug law, often advising clients on regulatory issues in relation to clinical trials. Roberto Rodrigues and Tatiana Machado are no longer at the practice.

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Key clients

  • H. Lundbeck
  • Genentec
  • Cilag International
  • Ethicon Endo-surgery
  • Johnson & Johnson do Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Produtos para Saúde
  • Eisai
  • Celgene
  • Silimed Industria de Implantes
  • Insecta Shoes

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Otto Licks, Eduardo Hallak, Ricardo Campello

Other key lawyers

Matheus Ramalho, Paula Carvalho