Eduardo Machado is a senior partner at the firm and leads the trademarks team. His practice focuses on strategic advice regarding the development, maintenance and enforcement of trademark portfolios for a wide range of clients.
Eduardo actively participates in a wide number of IP associations, such as the International Trademark Association, MARQUES and the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, promoting the exchange of experience and improving the capacity to understand the dynamics of the global business environment.
Eduardo is also an arbiter at the domain name dispute resolution centers of both WIPO and NAF and has been responsible for several important decisions involving cross border IP disputes.
Areas of Expertise
Trademarks, Licensing, Franchise Agreements, Copyright and Software, Domain Name Disputes, Management of Intellectual Property Rights.
Languages
Portuguese, English, German .
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Roberto P. Vieira de Mello is one of the founding partners of Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello and leads the firm’s patent team.. He has a law degree from the University Candido Mendes, in Rio de Janeiro and is an attorney at law admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) Rio de Janeiro Section since 1975, being also a registered Industrial Property Agent.
Roberto has an extensive practice with patents, trademarks, contracts and litigation, advising his domestic and international clients on the entire spectrum of IP matters, ranging from licensing to contentious matters, as well as to the obtention of registrations and prosecution services, besides the coordination of IP issues in different jurisdictions worldwide.
Roberto has served as an officer and a committee member in several national and international associations, notably the Brazilian Association of Industrial Property Agents (ABAPI), the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI), the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) and the International Trademark Association (INTA).
He has authored several legal articles and regularly lectures in conferences and seminars in Brazil and abroad.
Areas of Expertise
Patents, Utility Models, Industrial Designs, Patent Litigation, Freedom to Operate Management of Intellectual Property Rights.
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French .
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Ricardo Vieira de Mello is a senior partner at the firm and heads the São Paulo office.
Ricardo served as vice-president of ABPI - Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property in the bienniums 2000/2001 and 2002/2003, and is a Lifetime Honorary Member of its Board of Directors. He was also President of ABAPI - Brazilian Association of Industrial Property Agents in the biennium 2000/2001, and currently, is an Honorary Counselor and Director of Institutional Relations of the association. He was vice-president of ASPI (São Paulo Association of Intellectual Property), and currently is a member of its Fiscal and Advisory Board. Also, he was President of ALAE (Alliance of Business Advocacy) in the biennium 2021 and 2022.
Ricardo is a member of the Industrial Property and Piracy Commission of OAB/RJ (Brazilian Bar Association, Rio de Janeiro section) and the Industrial Property Commission of OAB-SP (Brazilian Bar Association, São Paulo section, Jabaquara/Saúde sub-section).
He was Coordinator, from August 1996 to December 2007, of the Permanent Commission for Studies on Trademarks of ABPI and was elected Director of Institutional Relations of ASPI – São Paulo Association of Industrial Property, for the bienniums 2013/2015 and 2017/2019.
Areas of Expertise
Trademarks, Copyright, Geographical Indications, Management of Intellectual Property Rights.
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish .
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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 Secretary-director of the ABPI (Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property) for the 2026–2028 term 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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Joana de Mattos Siqueira is a partner and a member of the firm’s Trademarks team. With more than 20 years of experience practicing Intellectual Property law, her work encompasses all aspects of trademark protection before the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI), including prosecution, oppositions, and other administrative proceedings. She also provides strategic advice on complex trademark matters, with a focus on risk mitigation and, whenever possible, avoiding litigation.
Joana is responsible for managing trademark portfolios for major international companies and is actively involved in leading global IP organizations such as INTA, ASIPI, and ECTA. She currently serves on INTA’s Leadership Committee and Nominating Committee, is an INTA Ambassador, and is a former Board Member of the INTA Foundation. She also served as National Delegate of ASIPI (Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property) from 2021 to 2025, is a member of the Women in Law Mentoring Association, and sits on the Professional Affairs Committee of ECTA (European Communities Association).
She is one of the Chairs of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of ABPI (Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property) and a member of the Association’s Council. Joana is also frequently involved in the organization of intellectual property events in Brazil and abroad.
In addition, Joana has a longstanding and consistent commitment to pro bono work and social responsibility initiatives. For more than eight years, she served as Vice Chair of ASIPI’s Social Responsibility Committee, leading social impact projects in different countries, and for four years she was a member of INTA’s Pro Bono Committee. Within Montaury Pimenta, she is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, leads the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and coordinates the firm’s mentoring program, Incluir Direito, developed in partnership with CESA (Law Firms’ Research Center). She is also a member of WLM (Women in Law Mentoring).
Joana is a member of WIPLA (Women’s Intellectual Property Lawyers Association) and was recognized as one of the most influential women in IP by World IP Review in 2020, as well as a Diversity Champion in IP in 2022 by the same publication. She regularly participates in international initiatives focused on women in intellectual property, including events such as the MIP International Women’s Leadership Forum.
She has been consistently recognized as a leading trademark practitioner in Brazil and internationally by renowned legal directories, including WTR 1000, Leaders League, and IP Stars.
Areas of Expertise
Trademarks, Management of Intellectual Property Rights.
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French .
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Carolina Mansinho is an attorney with extensive experience in strategic civil litigation in Intellectual Property, in addition to expertise in Civil, Consumer, and Administrative Law, which provides her with a solid and comprehensive background in delivering solutions in the field of Intellectual Property.
She also has experience with contracts (particularly those involving Copyright), administrative trademark registration proceedings, and representations before CONAR (Brazilian National Advertising Self-Regulation Council). She participates in negotiations with major market players and has expertise in mediating agreements involving highly complex matters.
Carolina conducts in-company training sessions and has also participated in lectures and panel moderations on topics related to Intellectual Property and Communication Law.
She has published works, including a book (Intellectual Property Through the Lens of Cinema. 1st ed. Rio de Janeiro: Lumen Juris, 2022) and articles in the CODAIP Proceedings (2025), a nationally recognized Intellectual Property congress.
She is also a researcher in the field of Intellectual Property, being a member of GPIDHI (Intellectual Property, Human Rights, and Inclusion Research Group) at GVLaw (FGV-SP).
Areas of Expertise
Intellectual Property Litigation, Unfair Competition, Communication Law, Contracts, Negotiation Mediation, Strategic Planning for the Protection of Intellectual Property Assets.
Languages
Portuguese, English .
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Fernanda Vilela Coelho has been working with Intellectual Property since 2001. As managing partner of Vilela Coelho Intellectual Property, she led the strategic management of intangible assets, focusing on their protection, enforcement, and value creation. She was also responsible for overseeing people and operational processes, financial management, and the implementation of internal governance and human resources policies. She is currently a partner at Montaury, where she continues her practice with a focus on trademarks, patents, IP contracts, and legal consultancy in Intellectual Property.
With extensive experience advising both national and international companies, Fernanda is recognized for her personalized approach and her ability to align legal strategies with clients' business objectives. She has been acknowledged by leading international rankings such as WTR 1000, Revista Análise Advocacia, Leaders League, and Women’s IP World.
Fernanda is actively involved in the national and international IP community. She is a member of ASPI, ABPI, INTA, and AIPPI, serves on AIPPI’s Nominating Committee, and coordinates ASPI’s Diversity Committee. Since 2013, she has held consecutive terms as Social Director of ASPI, contributing to institutional initiatives, events, and integration activities within the sector.
Areas of Expertise
Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, IP Contracts, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Strategic IP Consultancy.
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish .
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Júlia Bessa Sanzi is a lawyer with solid experience in strategic civil litigation, with a focus on digital law, intellectual property, and privacy and data protection. She has been part of renowned specialized law firms, advising national and multinational companies, particularly in the technology sector.
Her experience includes handling complex lawsuits, representing clients before courts and public agencies (such as consumer protection bodies, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and the Brazilian Data Protection Authority -ANPD), responding to information security incidents, conducting pre-litigation negotiations, and providing legal advice in developing strategies for data protection and the defense of intellectual property rights, as well as resolving disputes related to innovation and the digital environment.
She is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Intellectual Property Law at PUC-Rio and holds a postgraduate degree in Digital Law and Compliance from Damásio Educacional. She earned her Law degree from the Catholic University of Santos and holds an international certification as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) from EXIN.
She has published articles in important national publications such as Valor Econômico, Conjur, and Estadão, addressing topics such as digital inheritance, information security, cannabis law, and technology regulation.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Judicial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Digital Law, Technology, Data Protection, and Cybersecurity.
Languages
Portuguese, English .
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