Our Patent Professionals, attorneys, lawyers, technicians, biotechnologists and engineers are highly skilled and experienced in rendering the highest standards of service. We are adept at preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications in Brazil for foreign clients, including entering the Brazil National Phase of PCT international patent applications..

ENFORCEMENT AND LITIGATION

The LITIGATION services of this firm are often called on by Brazilian and International Intellectual Property agents and law firms to act on their behalf in cases where court appearances are required or in cases where active prosecution is required. Roger Kneblewski heads the litigation department. He is an active officer of the Association of Intellectual Property Agents of Sao Paulo and has published several articles on Intellectual Property matters in Brazil. Litigation is usually a last resort and not undertaken lightly in Brazil because of the time it will take for a judges decision. Litigation carried out by a foreign entity will usually require the deposit of a bond with the court

TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY

General client counseling regarding agreements relative to TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY to Brazil, supplying of technical services, cost-sharing and others, including preparing and drafting the agreements. Preparing and prosecuting the recordal of such agreements with the National Institute of Industrial Property. Recordal and registration of such agreements with the Central Bank of Brazil and related government offices, in order to clear the remittance of royalties.

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