Intellectual property

CMS

Highlighted for its ‘vast national and international knowledge’, CMS taps into its extensive global network to provide clients with a comprehensive range of IP services, covering everything from transactional and advisory work to contentious matters. The team is regularly sought after by both domestic and international clients for assistance with patents, models, trade marks, licensing, franchising, copyright, and other IP rights. José Luís Arnaut , described as ’extremely competent’, is noted for his focus on patents, trade marks, domain names, and new technologies. He oversees the practice alongside João Leitão Figueiredo, who is a reference for dispute resolution in this space. Miguel Quintans is recommended for his ability to handle large IP portfolios.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘It is a law firm with an IP team with vast national and international knowledge, which makes it different.'
‘I highlight two brilliant lawyers in this team, not only for their high know-how in these matters of IP and advertising, but also for their ability to understand their client's business and help them find solutions. They are João Leitão Figueiredo and Miguel Quintans.'
‘Great competence and agility in approaching and handling processes. Enormous ability to clearly identify customer needs and propose strategies for them.'
‘João Leitão Figueiredo is an extremely competent person with in-depth knowledge of the subjects.'

Key clients

Richemont
Grupo Arié
Richemont
Penguin Random House
Quilaban – Química Laboratorial Analítica
CARM – Casa Agrícola Rogoredo Madeira
IMG Group
Norfin
Imperial Tobacco Limited
EDP Group
Super Bock Group
Bacalhôa Group
Galp Group
Amorim Group
Altice Group
Bensaude Group
LVMH Group

Work highlights

Advising the EDP group on the biggest rebranding project of the group in Portugal.
Advising Grupo Arié on prosecution and brand protection matters, enforcement, and all IP-related cases.
Advising Super Bock Group on counterfeiting issues related to the Super Bock trade mark, both in Portugal and in China.

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