
Sérvulo & Associados showcases a range of expertise across contentious and non-contentious IP matters, demonstrating proficiency in handling patent and trade mark litigation, specifically within the life sciences sector. Ana Rita Painho leads the team with a strong focus on trade mark strategy, offering solutions for branding protection and overseeing franchise, distribution, and agency agreements. Complementing the practice, Mariana Costa Pinto brings valuable expertise in complex litigation and arbitration involving patent disputes.
Testimonials
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‘The advice we receive stands out, as it also considers business aspects.'
‘Mariana Costa Pinto and Ana Rita Paínho are very responsive they provide actionable legal advice.’
Key clients
- Laboratórios Liconsa (Insud Pharma Group)
- Generis Farmacêutica, S.A.
- Teva Group
- Doc Generici
- Les Industries Trovac, Ltée.
- Senseidata, S.A.
- Bondeck
- AIDA Cruises - German Branch of Costa Crociere S.p.A.
- ViMúsica – Música e Vídeo, Lda.
- LUSA
Work highlights
- Representing Generis in an invalidity action against Bayer, regarding EP 961 – Rivaroxabano.
- Advised Sensei on several tasks of the business, namely in the international strategy of trademarks of the company at European level, but also in other countries.
- Representing Les Industries Trovac, Ltée. against Globovac Lda. in the enforcement of the patent for one of its central vacuum cleaning products – Retraflex.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ana Rita Paínho