Sónia Queiróz Vaz
CuatrecasasLauded for its ‘deep knowledge’ and ’quality of service’, the team at Cuatrecasas is renowned for its expertise in strategic IP litigation, pre-trial negotiations, and handling high-stakes trade mark and patent infringement cases. It also excels in areas such as licensing agreements, IP prosecution, and advertising-related matters. The team is led by the ‘very accessible’ Sónia Queiróz Vaz, who focuses on projects involving the assessment of maturity regarding IP rights and protected assets. Senior associate Ana Costa Teixeira is noted for her experience in the Angolan and Mozambican markets.
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Testimonials
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‘The team provides an extraordinary service. Total availability, spot on responses to the market.'
‘Promptness and quality of service.'
‘The team has deep knowledge in the area of IP, which allows employees to better understand their clients' objectives and communicate effectively with inventors and researchers.'
'I highlight skills in dissecting technical details and legal nuances to devise long-term IP strategies – such as protecting patent portfolios and developing licensing agreements.'
‘Working with Sónia Queiroz Vaz ensures we have unconditional support to align innovation goals, optimise the management of our clients' IP assets and create value through global expansion. She has a proactive and strategic approach.'
‘Sónia Vaz, in addition to revealing competence, is very accessible.'
'Francisco Pardal proved to be an asset throughout the process.'
Key clients
- Auchan
- Empark
- Médis
- TD SYNNEX
- Servdebt
- Rádio Renascença
- El Corte Inglés
- Cosmos Group
- Explorer
- Pernod Ricard
- Vinted
- Open AI
- BMW
- OutSystems
- Airbnb
- Globo
- Champalimaud Foundation
- Huawei
- Central das Cervejas
- Sovena
- Sogrape
- Somague
- Electrolux
Work highlights
- Advised Huawei on projects related to IP, telecoms, media, and technology.
- Advised BMW on the infringement of its IP rights.
- Advised Champalimaud Foundation on managing its IP portfolio.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sónia Queiróz Vaz