Clarissa Jaegger, lawyer and partner at Montaury Pimenta Machado & Vieira de Mello, has been practicing Intellectual Property since joining the firm in 2001. Clarissa manages the trademark portfolio of several large clients in a wide variety of fields such as cosmetics, pharmaceutical, healthcare, entertainment, telecommunication, technology, automobiles, finance, retail and other service businesses. She also has extensive experience in client consultation on IP matters, carrying out due diligence processes and the drafting of IP agreements.
Clarissa is the coordinator of the Trademarks Committee of the ABPI (Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property) and a member of the Argentinian Association of Industrial Property Agents, with the aim of protecting client interests in Argentina and to improve the trade relations between two of the most important economies in South America. Clarissa is also responsible for the firm’s Asian desk and has been attending several conferences in the Asia-Oceania region for more than 10 years, including the Asian Patent Attorneys Association, LawAsia and China Trademark Association.
Her substantial knowledge in Intellectual Property led to her recognition as a reliable IP professional by several international guides, such as the WTR1000, Leaders League, Brazil Best Counsel, WIPR Leaders, and the Client Choice Award.
Areas of Expertise
Trademarks, Copyright, Management of Intellectual Property Rights.
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, German, French .
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Claudia is a lawyer and an industrial property agent, practicing since 1991. She leads the Foreign Relations Department team at the firm. Her practice focuses on providing strategic advice to clients regarding the protection, maintenance, and management of IP portfolios in other jurisdictions.
She actively participates in numerous IP associations, such as INTA (International Trademark Association) and AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property). Claudia is a member of INTA’s Geographical Indications Committee and serves on AIPPI’s Industrial Design and Membership Committees. Additionally, within AIPPI, she acts as the Brazilian delegate for the national group of ABPI (Brazilian IP Association).
At the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association – ABPI, Claudia is one of the coordinators of the Geographical Indications Committee and serves as a panelist at the Domain Name Dispute Resolution Center.
Her outstanding work as an IP lawyer has been recognized by various international publications, being listed in multiple categories by WTR1000, Lawyer Monthly Magazine, Leading Lawyer 50 Brazil, among others.
Claudia was named among the most influential women in Intellectual Property by the publication World IP Review 2022, “Influential Women in IP – The Best and Brightest Women in IP”, and was recognized as one of the 100 outstanding women in Leadership, Innovation, and Global Influence by Women’s IP World in 2025.
Areas of Expertise
Trademarks, Foreign Filing.
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French .
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Cristiane Manzueto is a lawyer and partner at the firm, with over 20 years of experience in Intellectual Property. Her work includes developing strategies, managing various assets involving trademarks, patents, trade secrets, software, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade dress. She also works on anti-counterfeiting cases, lawsuits at state and federal levels, as well as complex contracts related to Intellectual Property, technology, copyrights, and franchising.
Cristiane also has extensive experience in the digital field. Her expertise includes analyzing and negotiating digital contracts, data protection, cybersecurity, NFTs, and, more recently, artificial intelligence.
She has practical and global experience advising clients on privacy projects and cybersecurity incidents in Brazil and other Latin American countries. Her experience includes compliance projects, developing strategies for legal risk management considering the LATAM framework, as well as contract analysis, corporate policies, corporate standards, codes of ethics, and conducting various training sessions on digital topics.
Additionally, Cristiane frequently assists clients in complex transactions involving data protection and the acquisition of IP portfolios, including negotiations.
Recommended by publications such as Análise Advocacia Mulher (recognized for her digital expertise), WTR 1000 (World Trademark Review), Leaders League, and Chambers and Partners Global, she teaches and lectures on Intellectual Property and Data Protection at universities, associations, and administrative bodies. Cristiane has several publications in the areas of intellectual property and digital law.
Areas of Expertise
Intellectual Property, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection and Cybersecurity.
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish .
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