Patents
The professionals at Luiz Leonardos & Advogados are involved in the entire processing of patent applications, both in Brazil and abroad. We have extensive experience in conducting prior art searches including FTO (“freedom to operate”), state-of-the-art research, patentability analyses, drafting patent applications, filing with the INPI, and other procedures such as compliance with requirements, submissions, appeals, payment of annuities and final fees, among others, in addition to providing advisory services in this area of intellectual property. In short, our solid experience allows us to take all necessary measures to maintain and protect our clients' rights.
Other practice areas
Privacy and Data Protection
With the creation of the National Data Protection Authority – ANPD, on December 28, 2018, LLA strengthens its role in assisting its clients in the development of privacy and data usage policies, as well as contractual negotiations involving these topics.
Trade and Industry Secrets
Daily, companies deal with strategic and confidential information. Trade secrets are highly valuable assets, and in Brazil, they receive proper legal protection. Luiz Leonardos & Advogados provides advisory services in the protection of trade secrets, such as drafting and enforcing confidentiality agreements and ensuring the maintenance of clients' exclusive rights over data packages, as provided by the TRIPS Agreement (Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) and based on local provisions regulating unfair competition.
Software and Topography of Integrated Circuits
We provide assistance throughout all stages of the registration process for software, integrated circuits, and their respective topographies, from filing through to the granting of the respective registrations.