Gabriel Siqueira is a Telecommunications Engineer graduated from the Federal Fluminense University (UFF) with over five years of working experience in the field of Intellectual Property. Mr. Siqueira’s expertise is focused on the prosecution of patent applications before the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BRPTO), as well as providing technical support in complex litigation cases, especially those involving standard-essential patents (SEP). Gabriel works with both national and international clients, offering a wide range of solutions based on his knowledge of the Brazilian Industrial Property Law, the most relevant intellectual property treaties, and the BRPTO's interpretation thereof. Furthermore, Gabriel’s interest in interdisciplinary studies has led him to pursue an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science, demonstrating his commitment to fostering interdisciplinarity by integrating diverse areas of knowledge.
Academic Background
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Telecommunications Engineering, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), 2022.
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Science, Leonardo da Vinci University Center (Uniasselvi), Currently in progress.
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Strategic Project Management and Agile Methodologies, Descomplica College, 2024.
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Strategic People Management, Leadership, and Coaching, Descomplica College, 2024
Professional Experience
- Experience with invention patents, utility model patents, and certificates of addition.
- Prior-art searches, drafting of patent applications, and Freedom to Operate (FTO) assessments.
- Analysis of technical opinions and preparation of briefs to comply with these opinions.
- Preparation/analysis of third-party technical opinion during examination including detailed arguments on patentability or invalidity.
- Mapping of SEPs (Standard-Essential Patents) across various widely used technology standards.
- Technical support in litigation cases, such as infringement and invalidity lawsuits.
- Preparing questions for court-appointed expert in lawsuits and for the other parties and answering theirs.
Publications
- “Pedidos de patentes para jogos eletrônicos no Brasil: por que depositá-los considerando o novo marco legal de jogos eletrônicos brasileiro?”, Monitor Mercantil, Julho 2024.
- “Patent applications for electronic games in Brazil: why file them considering the new Brazilian legal”, Lexology, June 2024.