Praised for its ability to provide an ‘exceptional service’, the team at Cuatrecasas stands out for its expertise in strategic IP litigation and pre-trial negotiations, as well as trade mark and patent infringement proceedings, licensing agreements, IP prosecution and advertising matters. The practice is steered by Sónia Queiróz Vaz, whose expertise extends to the drafting and negotiating of contracts for the exploitation of IP rights. Ana Costa Teixeira advises clients on the gamut of IP matters, including unfair competition, advertising issues, distribution and licensing agreements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Cuatrecasas provides an exceptional service in IP matters.’

  • ‘Sónia Queiroz Vaz - excellent professional, with high technical knowledge. Provides excellent service.'

  • 'Very quick response, excellent availability, very professional team and clear advice.'

  • 'I have worked with Sónia Queiroz Vaz. She provides advice in a simple and understandable language and makes sure that the processes are moving according to the timeline.'

Key clients

  • Huawei
  • OpenAI
  • Central de Cervejas
  • Rádio Renascença
  • APEX VENTURES
  • Paulo Muxanga
  • Plasticerveira - Transformação de Plástico, Lda. (“CPLAS”)
  • Laboratórios Verkos
  • Volup
  • Outsystems
  • Gulbenkian Foundation
  • Fundação Salesianos
  • Bene Farmacêutica
  • Eutelsat
  • BMW AG
  • Champalimaud Foundation

Work highlights

  • Advising Fundação Champalimaud on the transfer and management of a worldwide IP portfolio acquired to Refuge.
  • Advising OpenAI on the enforcement of its trade marks portfolio (ChatGPT).
  • Advising Huawei on the definition of strategies to enforce and optimise IP portfolios.

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

Other key lawyers

Ana Costa Teixeira, Francisco Branco Pardal