INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Brands, creative assets and circulation: safeguarding intangible assets in an open economy
Intellectual property strategy sits at the heart of how businesses shape their brand, their creative identity and their competitive edge.
We support artisans, creators and authors in structuring, enhancing and defending their rights and intangible assets.
We act across the full spectrum of literary and artistic property rights — trademarks, copyright, designs, and domain names.
We also have recognised expertise in customs-related IP litigation, particularly in the context of international trade and anti-counterfeiting measures at borders.
Our approach is rigorous, cross-disciplinary and fully aligned with the realities of international trade.
Our Practice Areas
Protection and Exploitation of IP Rights
- Filing and protection of trademarks, designs, copyright and domain names (INPI formalities)
- Drafting and negotiation of assignment agreements, trademark and know-how licences, partnership and distribution agreements
- IP audits and valuation in the context of M&A and private equity transactions
Defence of IP rights
- Infringement and unfair competition litigation
- Proceedings before IP offices
- Seizure-counterfeiting procedures
- Coordination of multi-jurisdictional IP disputes
Customs Litigation
- Customs detention procedures
- Coordination with customs authorities
- Management of destruction or settlement procedures
- Parallel infringement or liability actions
