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.
Other practice areas
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.
Unfair Competition and Anti-Piracy
Unfair competition, such as the theft of trade secrets, imitation of a competitor's product trade dress, and misleading advertising, has specific regulation under Brazilian law. Luiz Leonardos & Advogados provides advice on all matters related to unfair competition, damage prevention, and compliance with protection according to the legal provisions on unfair competition. In addition, we have solid expertise in implementing anti-piracy and border measures, conducting investigations, and obtaining information directly from Customs in cooperation with government authorities, ensuring the success of our strategies.