Noted for its ‘knowledgeable, engaged and hands-on’ approach, the team at PLMJ is well positioned to handle the full scope of IP matters, including patent litigation, unfair competition, trade secrets, copyright disputes and trade mark prosecution. Its sectorial expertise is equally broad, covering the media, entertainment and life sciences industries, among others. Practice head Hugo Monteiro de Queirós is recommended for his focus on IP contentious matters, with special emphasis on the technology, mobility and communications sectors. Managing associate Inês de Castro Ruivo boasts extensive experience in the drafting and negotiation of contracts involving IP rights, particularly software licences and IT services agreements, while Vasco Granate stands out for his strong performance in arbitration and litigation involving pharmaceutical patents.
Testimonials
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‘PLMJ has a solid patent practice in Portugal.’
‘The individuals I have worked with at PLMJ have been knowledgeable, engaged and hands-on.'
‘Cross-functional knowledge that can be leveraged at any moment for any kind of legal request a corporation may require.’
‘Friendly and available team, with deep technical knowledge in their areas.'
‘PLMJ is a firm that stands out, above all, for the excellence of its lawyers and the value they add to their clients. They do not limit themselves to answering the questions posed to them, often adding ideas, suggestions and possible innovative solutions.’
‘Hugo Monteiro de Queirós stands out for his knowledge, availability and ease of dialogue. Vasco Granate stands out for his efficiency and technical capacity.’
‘The personalised service and knowledge demonstrated by the IP team is clearly above average, reflected in the timely and clear responses about the possibilities of action, complemented with practical advice supported by previous experience of numerous similar processes.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hugo Monteiro de Queirós