Well-regarded for its ability to combine ‘knowledge and a sound practical approach to complex legal cases’, the team at Garrigues Portugal is a popular choice for clients operating across the media and entertainment, pharma, banking and software sectors. The team has expertise in all aspects of intellectual property, handling matters related to trade marks, patents, design rights, copyright, and unfair competition. The team is led by ’veteran’ João Miranda de Sousa, who has extensive experience in European trade mark and design matters, as well as in patent litigation. Francisca Ferreira Pinto is well-versed in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, specialising in the enforcement of IP rights in Portugal.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Without a doubt, the firm with the best service when it comes to brands in Portugal.’

  • 'I really enjoy working with this firm because they are very efficient, organised and always available to provide any clarifications that may be necessary. They are very professional.'

  • ‘I really enjoy working with Francisca Ferreira Pinto, who is very professional, and always ready to answer any questions.'

  • ‘The services provided by the law firm are excellent, combining knowledge and a sound practical approach to complex legal cases. ’

  • ‘João Miranda de Sousa provides sound advice and delivers outstanding results. He always tries to deliver the most practical solutions to his clients, having a profound knowledge of IP law.'

  • ‘Garrigues' work is fantastic.'

  • ‘João Miranda de Sousa is a veteran with a lot of experience and the energy of someone just starting his career. Impressive.'

Clients clés

  • Goat Fashion Limited
  • Grupo Media Capital
  • Group Nabeiro
  • Chanel
  • Hermès International
  • INTEL Corporation
  • Altri SGPS
  • Mondelèz Group
  • Bosch
  • Sumol + Compal

Points forts

  • Advising Ferrari on the  enforcement of the client’s trade marks and designs in Portugal.
  • Working with the Portuguese legal team of Bosch Group in the drafting, negotiation and review of numerous consortium agreements and investment agreements.
  • Assisted RED BULL with the enforcement of its famous trade marks in Portugal against several entities who try to register trade marks similar to RED BULL’s famous registrations.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

João Miranda de Sousa

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Francisca Ferreira Pinto

Responsable de la pratique

João Miranda de Sousa

Autres avocats clés

Francisca Ferreira Pinto