Praised for its ‘in-depth knowledge of technology law and intellectual property’, the team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados possesses capabilities across the gamut of IP matters. The practice is particularly active in patent litigation, primarily focusing on the telecoms, new media and pharmaceutical sectors. The team earns further praise for its ability to engage in multijurisdictional trade mark work, spanning prosecution, licensing and enforcement matters. Ricardo do Nascimento Ferreira and Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade jointly lead the team. Ferreira is noted for his focus on patent law and IP disputes, while d’Andrade has been lauded for his ability to ’provide flawless and unique advice’. Associate Maria Almeida e Silva possesses the ability to advise clients on the full scope of contentious IP matters, including patent litigation, design and copyright infringement cases. Maria Luísa Cyrne is a name to note for software and media-related issues.
Testimonials
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- 'The team is very professional. Their work is very neat and that is their selling point. They are helpful, supportive, responsive and easy to work with.'
- 'They are very knowledgeable of the pharmaceutical sector. They are also very good in procedural matters, so we are happy to work with them in litigation. They always offer a practical solution, weighing up the potential costs and not just looking at the legal aspect.'
- 'I have been working with Ricardo do Nascimento Ferreira since 2020 on patent litigation in Portugal in the field of pharmaceuticals. Everything has been great and we are very happy with his work. He is very responsive.'
- ‘We have really enjoyed working with the MLGTS IP team over the past few years as they are very easy to work alongside. We particularly appreciate their responsiveness and procedural creativity, as well as the fact that they are very good on the technical side.'
‘We work most closely with Ricardo Nascimento Ferreira and he is a great lawyer, very sensible with great judgment plus extremely personable and easy to get along with.'
‘What makes this firm unique is its multidisciplinary approach to law. They are not only competent jurists, but also consultants in business, technology and ethics. The team stands out for its in-depth knowledge of technology law and intellectual property, a rarity in the national legal market. They have a notable commitment to diversity and inclusion, with a department dedicated to these issues.'
‘Vasco Stilwell d'Andrade has a unique ability to present complex arguments in an understandable way, making him extremely valuable in large-scale cases.'
‘Vasco Stilwell D'Andrade is superb. He integrates well with our client teams and provides flawless and unique advice often seamlessly transitioning and modifying our US Strategy for compliance with the laws and practice norms of the European Union. Most importantly, Vasco is a swift and effective communicator.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ricardo do Nascimento Ferreira, Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade