BRAZIL Law and Practice Contributed by: Eduardo Hallak, Juliana Neves, Jorge Tinoco and Lívia Dias, Licks Attorneys
Licks Attorneys is one of Brazil’s most respected law firms in the life sciences sector, offering unmatched expertise at the intersection of intellectual property, litigation and complex regulatory frameworks. It ad ‑ vises leading global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies on strategic matters involving patent disputes, ANVISA proceedings, data exclusivity, market access and the judicialisation of
health. The multidisciplinary team of over 350 pro ‑ fessionals includes lawyers, scientists, engineers and patent specialists, and delivers integrated, science- driven legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of highly regulated industries. Licks Attorneys’ ability to navigate Brazil’s complex regulatory and judicial landscape makes it the firm of choice for companies pursuing innovation with speed and legal certainty.
Authors
Eduardo Hallak is a founding partner at Licks Attorneys and leads the Sao Paulo office. He has established himself as a prominent litigator in complex disputes and leading cases in Brazil. Eduardo specialises in
Jorge Tinoco is an attorney at law at Licks Attorneys’ São Paulo office and has considerable experience in patent law, with a strong focus on litigation and strategic counselling for high- tech companies across a wide range
litigation involving patent law, competition and regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on the life sciences sector. He also has extensive experience in technology transfer agreements and public bid proceedings, assisting multinational clients in establishing robust projects in Brazil. As an educator, Eduardo teaches IP litigation in the Post-Graduation course at the prestigious Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ).
of fields. His practice also includes transactional work and legal consulting, often in collaboration with international teams on cross-border projects. Jorge’s background in the fields of international law, comparative law and conflicts of law provides valuable insight into cross-border disputes. He has also conducted research on the joint ownership of patents between Brazilian and US institutions.
Lívia Dias is an attorney at law at Licks Attorneys. She joined the firm in 2023 as an intern and later advanced to the position of junior attorney.
Juliana Neves is a partner at Licks Attorneys, based in the São Paulo office. She handles complex litigation and leading high-stakes cases involving patent law, regulatory compliance and administrative law,
primarily advocating for clients in the life sciences sector. Juliana is a seasoned expert in intellectual property and administrative law, holding an LLM from the University of Chicago Law School and specialisations in intellectual property law from PUC-Rio, and in public bids and government agreements from FGV-RJ. She is a member of the firm’s D&I committee.
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