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Partner: Joana Piriquito Santos
Partner: Sara Nazaré
Partner: Beatriz Lima
Quick facts
Firm - Year of Establishment

2024

Number of Partners

3

Total Number of IP Practitioners

6

Languages Spoken at the Firm

Portuguese, English, Spanish, French

Network Memberships

AIPPI, ACPI, ECTA, SACEPO-WPG, UNION IP

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Patent disputes
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark
Patent
Trade mark prosecution
Firm overview

In response to the growing demand for specialized legal services in Intellectual Property, NLP has emerged as a key player, offering tailored strategies to help companies manage their invaluable asset amid the challenges posed by technological advancements. The firm was founded by Sara Nazaré, Beatriz Lima, and Joana Piriquito Santos, who bring around 15 years of experience in legal advisory services in Intellectual Property. With their extensive background in legal advisory services, NLP aims to deliver innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the Portuguese market.

According to Sara Nazaré, “Intellectual property is a valuable asset for companies, regardless of their size or sector, and requires tailored management strategies to address critical needs.” Joana Piriquito Santos emphasizes: “We want to be recognized as the preferred law firm for clients when it comes to intellectual property in Portugal.” She added: “Despite the existing offer in this area, we wanted to build a project of our own, offering a highly specialized, more personalized service with a 360-degree approach to IP.”

With nearly 15 years of experience, including managing complex IP disputes in the pharmaceutical sector, the team at NLP is well-equipped to anticipate trends, define effective strategies, and provide tailored solutions to clients' specific needs. The firm's modern and bold image reflects its dynamic and innovative approach, underscoring its commitment to delivering added value to both clients and society. Under the slogan “IP 360º,” NLP aims to comprehensively address all dimensions of intellectual property. To this end, Beatriz Lima explains: "We believe we are capable of anticipating trends, defining and implementing effective strategies and solutions geared towards the specific objectives of each of our clients.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas

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

Key Sector Expertise

Arts, Biotechnology, Chemical, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, Life sciences, Medical device, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunication, Tobacco, Universities & research

Address:
Edifício Jean Monnet | Largo Jean Monnet n.º 1, Piso 2
Lisbon 1250-130
Tel:+351210540860 Web Address:https://www.nlp.legal/pt/
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NLP
Overview

NLP offers a comprehensive range of intellectual property services, including patent prosecution, trademark registration and management, IP litigation, IP advisory, copyright protection, and design protection.  

The key lawyers are Joana Piriquito Santos, Beatriz Lima, Claudia Freixinho Serrano, Sara Nazaré, and João Assunção.

Testimonials

2025

"They are objective, thorough, efficient, and cordial."

The team impresses with their "extensive expertise, professionalism and proximity to the client".

Linked Reviews
Patent

Case studies show that the firm represented Edwards Lifesciences within infringement and revocation proceedings regarding European patent rights related to Edwards' minimally invasive transcatheter heart-valve technology in Portugal against Meril Lifesciences and a local distributor. 

João Assunção is a key practitioner to watch.

Trade mark

Case studies show that the firm assisted a multinational trading firm in the renewal of trademarks, support with new trademark applications and assistance in analysing the status of registrations.

Beatriz Lima joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss a recent victory at the Unified Patent Court and the challenges of establishing your own firm
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