Testemonials

Guerra IP is a Porto Alegre-based intellectual property boutique firm. It provides advice for domestic and international clients on the full gamut of matters, including copyright litigation, trade mark prosecution and transfer of technology and coexistence agreements. The team represents companies from various sectors, such as gaming, technology, shoe manufacturing and the chemical industry. Its clients also benefit from multi-jurisdictional portfolio management.

Strengths
The lawyers have a good attitude and respond quickly. Given the firm’s professionalism, we have no doubt that they can resolve matters of greater complexity and we wouldn’t hesitate to contact them.

This firm consistently demonstrates proactivity and thoroughness in their comments, ensuring every detail is meticulously addressed.

Work highlights
Guerra IP assisted Toyota with patent prosecution in Brazil.

Notable practitioners
Ricardo Pinho is a seasoned practitioner in the intellectual property arena, especially in patent cancellation and infringement cases, as well as patent rejection appeals.

Alberto Guerra advises clients on patent issues including portfolio management, as well as theft of technology, violation of patent registration and breach of transfer of technology agreements.

Cristina Guerra is an intellectual property lawyer frequently sought-after by clients to handle patent and trademark filings, as well as portfolio management. Cristina is our main contact in the trademark area. She’s been in the industry for many years and I have complete trust in her work. Cristina can adapt in environments in a very easy way. She is a simple, cordial and a knowledgeable person. She is fluent in English and a creative person.”

Chambers and Partners

The highly responsive team at Guerra IP applies a personalised approach to the protection of international clients’ innovations and business objectives. Well respected for its ability to achieve beneficial settlements on behalf of patrons by enacting combative negotiation proceedings, the team shines particularly when it comes to contentious matters and negotiations. Head of the patent department Alberto Guerra has more than 30 years of experience in the field, amassing a supreme level of intelligence when confronting the complexities of all areas of patent practice. His team includes the commercially savvy Flavio Leonardos and Ricardo Pinho. Leonardos is an outstanding litigator; he is renowned for setting important precedents in the field of regulatory work and software rights. Working in intellectual property since 1984, Pinho coordinates registration plans, and supports in demanding infringement cases and patent monetisation; his comprehensive skills are enjoyed by numerous international names. Over the past year the elite team has deployed its technical awareness and legal prowess in the life sciences and manufacturing industries.

IAM Patent 1000

“The team is well experienced and proactively provides advice beyond the basics. The team at Guerra is also very capable with more advanced prosecutions services in their jurisdiction.”

“They are always reliable, responsive and on time.”

“We appreciate the clear advice and prompt reply.”

“We value their reliability, good communication and excellent work product.”

IP Stars

Located in both Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro, Guerra IP is an IP specialist firm that covers all areas of IP, including IP litigation, licensing contracts, copyright and portfolio management. The team is comprised of a number of patent attorneys as well as trade mark specialists, who work for a diversity of international and local clients. Highly regarded IP experts Alberto Guerra and Cristina Guerra are both based in Porto Alegre and co-lead the practice alongside Flavio Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro. Leonardos centres his practice on patents, IP licensing and other IP regulatory work and works closely with copyright and trade mark specialist Ricardo Pinho, who joined the firm again in July 2023.

Testimonials
‘Very responsive, reliable and advice in proper English – these points are key, and I have not found any other firm before that was able to fulfil those requirements. The advice provided is always detailed, on-target and very helpful.’

‘Cristina Guerra – I’ve known her and her work for almost twenty years, and she manages our matters in the most effective manner. Ricardo Pinho – outstanding knowledge of IP law in Brazil, quick and effective advice.’

Legal 500

“Thanks to its responsive, pragmatic and proactive approach, Guerra IP continues to build long-lasting relationships with clients.” Operating out of two strategically located offices in Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre, the firm handles a myriad of non-contentious work. Spearheading the department, Cristina Guerra has almost three decades of seasoned expertise under her belt. Leveraging her deep understanding of the client’s business goals and her legal knowledge, she efficiently distils a complex problem into a simple solution. Most notably, she has been handling the prosecution work, for global leader in the games sector, ZYNGA, from drafting intricate applications to enforcing their rights. The firm added a new weapon to their arsenal with WTR 1000 newcomer Ricardo Pinho. Since joining Guerra, the pair have been battling it out on behalf of Transamerica Corporation – a major market player in the financial services industry – in a non-use cancellation action.

WTR 1000