280+
Professionals
2,600+
Cases litigated since 2011
200+
Patent litigation: Trial + Appeal
5
Offices
82.6%
Overall litigation success
Top 10
Patent prosecution firm in filings
Top 5
In PPH prosecution
88%
Allowance rate of patent applications
25+
Standard essential patent evaluations
Largest number
Of patent specialist per application
280+
Professionals
2,600+
Cases litigated since 2011
200+
Patent litigation: Trial + Appeal
5
Offices
82.6%
Overall litigation success
Top 10
Patent prosecution firm in filings
Top 5
In PPH prosecution
88%
Allowance rate of patent applications
25+
Standard essential patent evaluations
Largest number
Of patent specialist per application
Licks Attorneys has an outstanding reputation for complex litigation in Brazil. We combine legal expertise, unparalleled industry knowledge and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. The firm has an overall success rate of 82.7% and has been engaged in some of Brazil’s highest-profile IP, life sciences, and technology cases.
Licks Attorneys assists clients to achieve business goals by providing advice that aligns legal experience with strategic advocacy. We have developed a unique approach combining industry knowledge, legal thinking, and policy making expertise. We work across the globe for our national and international clients. We work closely with foreign governments and public agencies, as well as develop partnerships with enterprises and business associations. By operating in different sectors, we can deliver a holistic positioning for your company.
Understanding the business is of paramount importance to fully assess the impact of regulations. Our specialists have technical background in pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, and engineering. Our lawyers have years of experience in the regulated sectors : life sciences – including pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agrochemical - telecom and infrastructure.
Licks Attorneys has an outstanding reputation for complex litigation in Brazil. We combine legal expertise, unparalleled industry knowledge and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. The firm has an overall success rate of 82.7% and has been engaged in some of Brazil’s highest-profile IP, life sciences, and technology cases.
Licks Attorneys assists clients to achieve business goals by providing advice that aligns legal experience with strategic advocacy. We have developed a unique approach combining industry knowledge, legal thinking, and policy making expertise. We work across the globe for our national and international clients. We work closely with foreign governments and public agencies, as well as develop partnerships with enterprises and business associations. By operating in different sectors, we can deliver a holistic positioning for your company.
Understanding the business is of paramount importance to fully assess the impact of regulations. Our specialists have technical background in pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, and engineering. Our lawyers have years of experience in the regulated sectors : life sciences – including pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agrochemical - telecom and infrastructure.
Licks Attorneys stands out in this area. Our team of patent prosecutors and litigators, known as one of the most acclaimed in Brazil, provides high-quality client services. From first filing an application, to the last appeal and post-grant opposition, we make sure we offer the best legal support and strategic counseling according to each client’s need.
In light of our extensive experience in the IP area, we can guide national and international companies through the difficult pathways of introducing new products and services, taking into account anti-piracy strategies. We understand the peculiarities of the Brazilian Law Enforcement authorities and we have large experience in helping our clients to deal with incoming administrative requests of data.
The industrial design registration provides its owner the right to prevent third-parties from producing, selling, using or importing a product with the same design without his consent. Licks Attorneys also stands out in this area, as we offer the best legal support and strategic counseling according to the client´s needs.
Our firm has achieved significant results for national and international clients in complex disputes involving copyright and software. Our deep knowledge of the Brazilian legal framework applicable to creation, ownership, derivative works, fair use and infringement of artistic works allows us to provide outstanding advice to our clients in litigation and criminal prosecution matters.
Licks has the largest life sciences litigation in the country. Our industry-focused practice makes us a leader in complex cases. Were present all industry sectors, ranging from startups to multinational corporations. These companies trust us with their most challenging problems. We give back results. Our specialists have technical background in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology and engineering.
When it comes to the enforcement of plant breeder’s rights, Licks Attorneys pursues excellence in its services and provides full assistance for its clients. Equipped with a high-performance team that has deep knowledge and experience in this subject, Licks is prepared to fully assist holders that seek protection for their rights in Brazil.
We are no stranger to high-stakes disputes. Clients turn to us for assistance with their most complex legal issues. We successfully represent clients ranging from small companies to Fortune 500 corporations in matters before the Brazilian courts, the Brazilian FCC (ANATEL), Federal Government, and Department of Transportation.
Licks Attorneys is proud to have successfully assisted clients set up their businesses in Brazil and run licensing, corporate and commercial transactions in Brazil and Latin American countries. Our technical team works seamlessly with our legal team to deliver the best results in due diligences and licensing of Intellectual Property assets.
January 5, 2021
New rules for the submission of Sequence Listing in force as of January 4, 2021
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December 1, 2020
New Patent Applications Examination Guidelines related to Biotechnology Inventions in force as of December 1st, 2020
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October 26, 2020
Ministry of Health creates IP advisory bodies and changes criteria for ANVISA's prior approval process
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September 25, 2020
BRPTO deadlines between September 16 and September 25, 2020, are suspended due to system failure
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September 18, 2020
BRPTO system crashes! Deadlines are postponed until the system is restored
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August 28, 2020
Brazil opened public consultation to receive comments on the country´s coverage proposal to join WTO’s GPA
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August 28, 2020
New Deadline for Contributions for the National Strategy of Intellectual Property
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August 12, 2020
Brazil’s path for speeding up innovation: The National Strategy of Intellectual Property
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July 31, 2020
Fast-track examination program updated with new options: Startups are now on board
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June 10, 2020
BRPTO releases updated version of Patent Examination Draft Guidelines related to Biotechnology Arts
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June 5, 2020
Brazilian Supreme Court and the attack of the century to the country´s patent law
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May 4, 2020
Covid-19: Brazil’s Telemedicine Act (Law #13,989/2020) and CFM’s Digital Platform
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December 12, 2019
Publication of ANVISA’s RDC #327/2019 (cannabis for medicinal purposes in Brazil)
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September 23, 2019
Brazilian Declaration of Economic Freedom Rights: main changes for doing business in Brazil
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July 11, 2019
New developments on data protection: Executive Order #869/2018 sanctioned with vetoes
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June 18, 2019
Notice for public comments to stablish regulation of registration of medicinal products based on Cannabis spp
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February 4, 2019
Licks Attorneys has been recognized by WTR 1000 as one of the top tier law firms for Trademarks
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February 4, 2019
Licks Attorneys is proud to announce that our partner Nuno Carvalho is a member of the Saudi Intellectual Property Authority International Advisory Board
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December 20, 2018
Licks Attorneys had the honor to visit Sanofi’s office for a presentation on the new Brazilian data protection legislation in the pharmaceutical environment.
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November 19, 2018
Licks Attorneys future move to the only triple A corporate building in Rio de Janeiro
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February 11, 2019
Current challenges for the protection of the fundamental right to privacy: General Data Protection Act, consent and regulation
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December 6, 2018
Licks Attorneys' Library featured in the Guide to Legal Libraries of Rio de Janeiro
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September 24, 2018
Judge Liliane Roriz (ret.), Otto Licks and Eduardo Hallak were appointed as leading private practitioners by LACCA Approved 2019
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September 11, 2018
Licks Attorneys has been distinguished by The Legal 500 – Latin America for its Intellectual Property practice
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September 4, 2018
Licks Attorneys’ Intellectual Property practice was recognized by Chambers Latin America 2019
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September 4, 2018
Licks Attorneys was recognized for its Life Sciences practice by Chambers Latin America 2019
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September 4, 2018
Licks Attorneys has been ranked among the leading Brazilian Law Firms in Litigation.
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June 11, 2018
Licks Attorneys was distinguished by IAM Patent – the World’s Leading Patent Professionals in its 2018 edition.
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May 30, 2018
Licks Attorneys appointed as a Leading Law Firm in Brazil by Leaders League Guide "Innovation Technology & Intellectual Property 2018"
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April 10, 2018
Otto Licks was distinguished by Who’s Who Legal 2018 Guide in two areas: Life Sciences and Patents.
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March 23, 2018
ANVISA issues new regulation allowing the Government to procure non-approved drugs even if an approved-product is available in the country
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August 23, 2017
Municipal authorities cannot inhibit Uber from freely operating in Fortaleza.
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