Garrigues
Garrigues Portugal maintains its status as a ‘trusted and highly respected’ choice for a diverse clientele spanning the media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, banking and software sectors. The team is well versed in the full scope of IP matters, covering trade marks, patents, design rights, copyright and unfair competition. Steering the practice is João Miranda de Sousa, dubbed by one client as the ’best IP lawyer in the Portuguese market‘; Sousa is noted for his experience in European trade mark and design matters, as well as patent litigation. Associate Francisca Ferreira Pinto has wide-ranging experience and knowledge of trade mark issues, in both the contentious and non-contentious contexts, while André Piteira is active in judicial and arbitration proceedings involving IP rights.
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Testimonials
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‘Garrigues is highly differentiated in IP. What truly sets Garrigues apart is its commitment to innovation and the continuous search for innovative legal solutions to its clients’ complex IP challenges.'
'Garrigues is a trusted and highly respected choice for those seeking exceptionally competent legal services in the area of IP.’
‘João Miranda de Sousa - without a doubt, the best IP lawyer in the Portuguese market.’
‘It has a very qualified team. They are quick to respond to problems and questions posed to them. They are very organised.'
‘Francisca Ferreira Pinto is always available for any clarification that may be necessary. Very professional.'
‘Client care: quick advice and incredible responsiveness. Their experience gives enormous comfort!'
‘Very happy with João Miranda Sousa's work. Huge experience! Strategic flair with impressive results.’
Key clients
- Goat Fashion Limited
- Grupo Media Capital
- Nabeiro Group
- Chanel
- Hermes
- INTEL Corporation
- Altri SGPS
- UEFA / FIFA
- Bosch
- Sumol + Compal
- Jose Maria Vieira Group
- Gestvinus Group
- Red Bull
Work highlights
- Assisted Rolex with the filing of an opposition against the registration of a trade mark.
- Assisted Chanel with a prosecution case related to the protection of the CC Chanel logo in Portugal against a request of cancellation.
- Acted for IGB in the defence of its “Philadelphia” trade mark against “Vegandelphia” trade mark before EUIPO.
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Practice head
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João Miranda de Sousa