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Partner: Otto Licks
Partner: Liliane Roriz
Partner: Carlos Aboim
Partner: Eduardo Hallak
Partner: Rodrigo Souto Maior
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Network Memberships

ASSP, ABAPI, ABPI, Amcham, AIPPI, ASPI, AJFEESP, AHK, CCIFB, CCIJB, CESA, IAB, LES BRASIL, AIPLA, FCBA, IBP, ICC, INTA, JIPII, IPLNET,IPO, JAIPL, JORNADAS, KOBRAS, LAW360, LES, MIPLC, NJIPLA, OAB, PTMG, SEDONA, VDI

Established

2011

Number of Partners

25

Number of IP Practitioners

177

Languages

Portuguese, English, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Italian, German, Spanish

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Patent disputes
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trade mark prosecution
Dispute resolution
Firm overview

Licks Attorneys is one of Brazil’s most respected law firms in litigation. Our commitment to clients is unprecedent in the country. We focus on complex litigation, often technology-driven disputes. Our lawyers have an outstanding track-record handling the most high-profile intellectual property and regulatory disputes in Brazil. Our practice shapes the development and direction of intellectual property and technology law.

With offices in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Curitiba and Tokyo, our team combines industry knowledge with legal expertise to assist a wide-variety of Fortune 500 to high-tech start-ups in Brazil.

Our multidisciplinary attorneys have handled complex commercial and corporate claims over the last 20 years in major sectors including technology, the internet, telecommunications, life sciences, medical device, and finance.

At Licks Attorneys, we don’t just solve problems we anticipate issues before they arise and help you plan accordingly. This carefully-crafted approach is why we are Brazil’s leading firm in litigation. Our clients’ interests are the foundation to everything we do, and we will always seek the quickest and most cost-effective solutions for them.

We consistently rank among the leading Brazilian law firms in publications such as Chambers, Legal 500, Leaders League, IAM Patent, Who’s Who Legal, WTR 1000, WIPR and Analise Advocacia 500.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas

Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, ITC litigation, Patent, Life sciences IP, Patent contentious, Patent prosecution, PTAB litigation, Trade mark, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark prosecution

Key Sector Expertise

Agriculture, Artificial intelligence, Arts, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Construction & materials, Defence, E-commerce, Electrical, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, Food & beverage, Gaming, ICT & software, Industrials, Internet, Life sciences, Mechanical, Medical device, Nanotechnology, Oil & gas, Optics & photonics, Pharmaceutical, Robotics, Semiconductors, Technology hardware, Telecommunication, Tobacco

Address:
Oscar Niemeyer, 2000, 9th floor, Aqwa Corporate - 20220-297
Rio de Janeiro
Tel:+55 21 3550 3700 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.lickslegal.com

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Overview

Licks Attorneys is one of Brazil’s largest patent practices, and has a particular focus on fields such as biopharmaceuticals, telecommunication, and electronics. The firm is composed of 150+ lawyers and patent specialists, many of whom are seasoned professionals with deep scientific and technical backgrounds. Licks Attorneys is often involved in precedent-setting matters and takes on large multinationals, primarily in the electronics sector 

Notable IP practitioners: Liliane Roriz, Rodolfo Barreto, Ricardo Campello, Gabriel Mathias, Carolina Mendes, Otto Licks, Carlos Aboim, Rodrigo Maior, Eduardo Hallack, Juliana Neves, Rafael Tögel, Abel Gomes, Isabella Bonisolo, Gabriela Monteiro, Bruno Bonaman, Eduardo Hallack, Juliana Neves, Isabella Bonisolo, Gabriela Monteiro, Bruno Bonaman  

Otto Licks, Carlos Aboim, and Rodrigo Maior are all Founding Partners of the firm and have a particular focus on patent litigation.  

Testimonials

2025

"Experienced and professional."

"Highly knowledgeable and highly experienced. They deliver great results."

"I feel that anytime I can start an informal talk with them about anything, and it is so fast."

"Responsiveness, clear advice, great knowledge.”

"The firm's specialised expertise in IP litigation is immediately apparent. Their legal team demonstrates exceptional depth of knowledge in patent, trademark, and copyright matters that's particularly valuable in complex cases.”

"The lawyers are brilliant, responsive, and clever. They are thorough in their analyses."

“Their responsiveness and availability are a strength worth highlighting. Senior partners remain actively involved throughout cases rather than delegating entirely to junior associates after initial consultations. This hands-on approach from experienced attorneys ensures consistent quality of service."

"They are smart, responsive and easy to work with. "

"They are thoughtful, precise, and business oriented. Licks Attorneys understands how best to help us achieve our own business goals."

"They respond very promptly and courteously. Especially considering that we do not understand the Brazilian legal system, they provide thorough explanations and handle matters in a timely manner, which is extremely helpful."

"Very responsive, professional, aggressive, and creative.  A pleasure to work with all members of the team who are knowledgeable and very personable."

“What stands out about Licks Attorneys is their strategic approach to IP litigation. Rather than simply applying standard legal frameworks, they develop customised strategies that account for the specific business needs and goals of each client. This pragmatic business-oriented mindset sets them apart from more traditionally academic IP firms.”

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