About Us

Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello is one of Brazil’s leading law firms specializing in intellectual property (IP), with a strong track record in complex and strategic litigation. Operating at the intersection of innovation, law, and business, we provide specialized counsel to Brazilian and international companies on the protection, management, enforcement, and monetization of their intellectual property assets.

Our expertise combines legal and technical knowledge across strategic industries, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT), life sciences (including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals), automotive, food and beverage, agribusiness, games and sports, oil and gas, software, computer science, and nanotechnology.

We offer comprehensive intellectual property services, including patent and trademark filing and portfolio management, strategic advisory, oppositions, administrative and judicial disputes, licensing, franchising, and technology transfer. Our contentious practice covers complex disputes, including litigation involving standard-essential patents (SEPs), as well as negotiations and representation in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

We also advise companies on matters relating to digital law, privacy, and personal data protection, keeping pace with regulatory developments in Brazil and other jurisdictions. Our approach combines specialized expertise, a global perspective, and a network of partners across Brazil, Latin America, and key international markets, enabling us to deliver solutions tailored to each client’s challenges and objectives.