Luiz Edgard Montaury Pimenta is a trial lawyer, Industrial Property Agent, and the firm’s senior partner. With over 30 years of experience in the Intellectual Property field, he heads the firm’s Litigation team, as well as coordinates different departments within the firm. He is currently Vice President of the international association The Global Network of National IP Practitioner Associations (GNIPA), a board member of GLIPA (Global IP Alliance), a member of SACEPO (Standing Advisory Committee before the European Patent Office)´s Working Party on Quality and was the president of ABPI (Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property) from 2018 to 2021.
Luiz is a member of AASP (São Paulo Lawyer´s Association), a member of ABPI ( Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property) and a member of FICPI (International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys), a member of the 5G Special Commission, Technical Standards and Technological Innovation (CEPTIT) of the Rio de Janeiro Bar Association (OAB/RJ), a member of the Intellectual Property Task Force of AMCHAM (American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil) and a panelist at the domain names dispute resolution centers of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), NAF (National Arbitration Forum) and ABPI and, as such, has been responsible for several important decisions involving cross-border IP disputes.
Recognized by the highest national and international rankings, he is an active speaker at IP events in Brazil, USA, Latin America and Europe and is the author of numerous publications in his area of expertise. In 2021, in recognition of the relevant services that Luiz has been providing to the legal practice, in the PI area, the Rio de Janeiro State School of Judiciary (EMERJ), awarded him the EMERJ MEDAL OF MERIT.
Areas of Expertise
IP Litigation, Patent Litigation, Trademark Litigation, Unfair Competition Litigation, Software Litigation, Copyright Litigation, Life Sciences Litigation, Trade Dress, Trademarks, Domain Name Disputes, Fashion Law, Advertising Law, Anti-Piracy Programs.
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish .
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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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Ana Paula Affonso Brito is a trial Lawyer, who has been working with Intellectual Property litigation matters since 2001. She has extensive expertise in litigation before Brazilian Federal and State Courts, acting for both domestic and international clients.
Ana Paula’s diverse practice includes the evaluation of potential litigation risks, collaborating with corporate departments, developing mitigation solutions and litigation strategies, as well as handling and monitoring of complex litigation matters.
Ana Paula has litigated diverse cases involving patents in the pharmaceutical, mechanical and telecom fields, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, designs and unfair competition law and is member of the 5G Special Commission, Technical Standards and Technological Innovation (CEPTIT) of the Rio de Janeiro Bar Association (OAB/RJ). She assists clients across different fields of activity and technologies, such as pharmaceuticals, telecom, house appliances, crop science, cosmetics, fashion, food, mechanical, oil and gas, machinery, software, among others.
Ana Paula actively participates in several national and international IP associations and is the author of numerous articles in her area of expertise.
Areas of Expertise
Patent Litigation, Life Sciences Litigation, Trademark Litigation, Copyright Litigation, Unfair Competition Litigation, Trade Dress Litigation, Industrial Design Litigation, Trademark Litigation.
Languages
Portuguese, English, French .
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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 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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Joana de Mattos Siqueira is partner and part of the firm’s trademarks team. With more than 20 years of experience acting an attorney in Intellectual Property, her practice involves all procedures for registration of trademarks before the INPI, including opposition and other administrative petitions, as well as strategic analysis for complex trademark issues, with the aim of avoiding litigation, where possible.
Joana is responsible for the management of trademark portfolios for major international companies and actively participates in worldwide organizations such as INTA, ASIPI and ECTA. She is currently the National Delegate of ASIPI (Inter-American Association of Industrial Property), President of the D&I committee for the same organization, member of INTA´s Leadership Committee and board member of INTA Foundation, member of Women in Law Mentoring Association and member of the Professional Affairs Committee of ECTA (European Communities Association). She is one of the chairs of ABPI (Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property)´s Diversity and Inclusion committee. Joana is constantly involved in the organization of IP events.
In addition, Joana has always been very active in PRO BONO work and on social responsibility issues. For over 8 years she was Vice Chair of ASIPI´s Social Responsibility Committee, undertaking social work initiatives in different countries and for 4 years she was a member of INTA´s Pro Bono Committee. Furthermore, Joana serves on Montaury Pimenta’s Executive Committee, is leading the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion´s Committee, the mentorship program called “Incluir Direito” in partnership with CESA (Law Firms´ research center) and is member of the WLM (Women in Law mentoring).
She is member of WIPLA (Women´s Intellectual Property Lawyers Association), has been nominated among the most influential women in IP by the publication World IP Review 2020 publication, Diversity Champion in IP 2022 by the same publication and participates in various “IP Women events” such as MIP International Women´s Leadership Forum.
Joana has been repeatedly recognized as a leading trademark practitioner in Brazil and internationally, by the most renowned international guides such us WTR1000, Leaders League and IP Stars.
Areas of Expertise
Trademarks, Management of Intellectual Property Rights.
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French .
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Marianna has been working with Intellectual Property since 2000. She became a partner of Montaury Pimenta Firm in 2002 and is one of the heads of the litigation department since 2011. Marianna’s experience covers all aspects of intellectual property with special emphasis on civil litigation involving trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, domain names and unfair competition & trade dress, as well as in the development and enforcement of strategies for protection and enforcement of these rights.
Marianna is highly specialized in Digital Law and Data Protection & Privacy and has solid experience in lawsuits involving IT Law related matters. Marianna has extensive experience in representing and advising clients in said fields and she has litigated representing major technology and social media companies in several Federal and State Courts across the country.
Despite being a litigator, she is recognized as a skilled negotiator managing to avoid litigation or negotiating creative agreements that are interesting for the litigating parties.
Marianna’s practices include:
- evaluation of potential litigation risks, with the aim of, whenever possible, avoiding litigation;
- collaborating with corporate departments to review, developing solutions and advising on litigation strategies;
- handling and monitoring a variety of litigation matters, across the country;
In addition to participating in international conferences and seminars as a speaker or moderator, Marianna is constantly recognized for her practice in the most renowned rankings in the area such as: WTR1000, IP Stars (including World´s TOP 250 Women in IP in 2021, 2022), Best Lawyers, Latin Lawyers and Leaders League.
Areas of Expertise
Advertising Law, Anti-Piracy Programs, Copyright and Software, Digital Law, Domain Name, Fashion Law, IP Litigation, Unfair Competition Litigation, Trade Dress Litigation.
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish .
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Mauro Peixoto Pires is an administrator, with expertise in the marketing, finance and business areas.
Mauro has a master’s degree in business management. Before joining the firm in 2004, he gained extensive experience in the administrative and financial areas within large national companies.
Areas of Expertise
Finance and Administration.
Languages
Portuguese, English .
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Ana Luiza Castello Brigagão has worked in the Intellectual Property Litigation area since 2022 at Montaury Pimenta, Machado and Vieira de Mello Lawyers, initially as a legal intern, and joined the firm as an attorney and partner in 2024.
She graduated in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) in 2023 and is currently studying for a postgraduate degree in Intellectual Property Law at the same institution.
Her experience includes out-of-court disputes and complex litigation before national courts, including the Superior Courts, related to Intellectual Property, mainly involving trademarks, domain names, unfair competition, digital law and copyright, representing national and international clients.
Areas of Expertise
IP Litigation, Trademark Litigation, Unfair Competition Litigation, Trade Dress Litigation, Domain Names, Digital Law, Advertising Law, Fashion Law, Piracy Suppression, Copyright and Software.
Languages
Portuguese, English .
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