Abreu Advogados fields a ‘very dynamic’ team, praised for its ’consistent high quality service’ in the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. With a diverse roster of domestic and international clients on its books, the ‘top-notch’ practice covers trade mark and patent prosecution, litigation, unfair competition, copyright protection and licensing matters, among other matters. The practice is jointly steered by three IP specialists: Manuel Durães Rocha, who works primarily in the areas of intellectual and industrial property in the health and pharmaceuticals sector; António Andrade, noted for his focus on pharmaceutical patent litigation and issues related to the health sector; and Ricardo Henriques, who advises clients on the gamut of IP matters, focusing particularly on the technology sector. César Bessa Monteiro, jr is recommended for his vast experience in matters related to innovation, inventions, brands, trade secrets, unfair competition, copyrights and design.
Testimonials
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‘The Abreu team offers us enormous confidence in the work we entrust them with. We consider that their mastery of the subject, the experience of the professionals and above all their permanent updating and practical sense when advising us makes them unique.
'The team is very dynamic and provides us with effective and direct solutions.'
‘Quality service; speed in resolving issues.'
‘Partner Manuel Durães Rocha is very helpful and agile in the solutions presented.’
'Abreu is a top-notch firm in Portugal and also has great access to its international network. The firm stands out for its consistent high-quality service.'
‘I had the pleasure of working with Ricardo Henriques and Gonçalo Malheiro. Ricardo stands out from other lawyers as he is tech-savvy. Ricardo and Gonçalo are a great pleasure to work with, they work together as a reliable experienced team. They keep calm and focus on the case also in stressful circumstances such as high-stakes litigation.'
'Gonçalo Malheiro is a seasoned litigator and is able to combine his outstanding knowledge of corporate law aspects with his outstanding expertise in IP. He is a keen negotiator and an experienced litigator.'
'I approached António Andrade for his specialist knowledge in patent litigation. He was able to deliver the guidance I needed, and he did so in a timely and efficient way.'
Key clients
- Antylia Scientific
- Bausch Health Ireland Limited
- Betty Blue Spa
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Calvin Klein
- Coca-Cola
- Corinthia Hotels
- Dell
- Domingos Alves De Sousa’s Wines
- Ebel
- Eiffage
- Elite
- Festina Lotus
- Fundacción Universitaria San Pablo - Ceu
- Groupe Canal+
- Hema Bv
- Henessy
- Hewlett Packard (Hp)
- Ikea Group
- Lidl & Companhia
- Magnum Cap – Electrical Power Solutions, Lda
- Novo Verde
- Oracle
- Pronovias
- Sacoor Brothers
- Salvor - Sociedade de Investimentos Hoteleiros, S.A.
- Secil – Companhia Geral de Cal e Cimento
- Sequoia
- Sociedade Ponto Verde - Spv
- Sunny CARS
- Syler Gibraltar Limited
- Toyotomi
- Uefa
- Vemedia BV
- Womenwinwin
Work highlights
- Assisted Pestana Hotels and Salvor Hotel with a lawsuit brought by RTL.
- Assisting Valoren with trade mark registration in several jurisdictions.
- Assisting Brisa – Auto Estradas de Portugal with trade mark registration and protection issues, and negotiation of IP agreements with third parties.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Manuel Durães Rocha, António Andrade, Ricardo Henriques