LEONARDO PESSANHA

Leonardo Pessanha is a lawyer with a robust career focused on intellectual property. He has over 20 years of experience advising clients on intellectual property in general. His practice encompasses consulting and legal assistance in cases involving patents, trademarks, unfair competition, trade dress, government relations, and anti-piracy measures.

As an industrial property agent and lawyer, Leonardo is an expert in preparing and filing patent appeals for the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) and representing clients in court for patent-related matters such as infringement, licensing, and nullity actions. However, his expertise also extends to contentious and advisory practices in Entertainment Law, where he has significant experience in the collective management of public musical performance rights.

In addition, Leonardo advises clients on registered trademarks, copyrights, and sports issues, demonstrating his versatility and capability to handle various facets of Law. He is also actively involved in legal and patent translations, which enhances his ability to deal with complex technical and linguistic aspects of intellectual property law.

Areas and Industries
Judicial Litigation
Patents
Translations
Copyright and Software
Contracts and Licensing
Trade Secrets

Formation
Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Postgraduate in Intellectual Property Law
Specialized in Entertainment Law

Languages
Portuguese
English