Partner - Rodolfo Guimarães

Rodolfo Guimarães

Rodolfo Guimarães Covre specializes in counsel, negotiation and litigation involving Intellectual Property and Technological Innovation. With more than 14 years of experience in the field, advises clients to:

Construction and management of intangible assets in Brazil and abroad, with the objective of preserving the value of the business model developed by the client.
Assessment of legal risks for Freedom to Operate (FTO) of technologies and Use of trademarks and copyrights, advising on any negotiation or contingency considered necessary.
Creation and execution of processes to provide an environment that encourages innovation, maintaining best practices over human resources and preserving confidential and personal information.
Representation in lawsuits, court expert communications and judicial technical assistance, focusing on the use of cognition aid instruments especially when complex technical issues are involved.
Organization of courses and workshops on Intellectual Property and Innovation, disseminating knowledge about Intellectual Property fundamentals, its tools and strategic uses.

Professional Experience

During the years, advised several national and multinational companies included in the fields of: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Consumer Products, Agro, Chemical, Information Technology, Medical Devices, Automotive, Energy, Electronics, Fashion, Editorial and Phonographic. Managed the prosecution of the IP portfolios for several companies in Brazil and abroad, as well as assisted in freedom to operate (FTO) analysis and legal risks assessments and mitigation for several new product launch projects. Also provides counsel for research centers and technology-based startups (deep techs) in protecting their Intellectual Property rights in Brazil and abroad. Regularly provides classes and workshops on the fundamentals of Intellectual Property, its strategic use and its relevance for Innovation and Economic and Social Development.

Academic Graduations

Universidade de São Paulo – USP
B.Sc in Chemistry with specialization in Biotechnology – 2010
Certification: CRQ nº 04/266.271

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo – PUC-SP
Attorney – LL.B Law – 2016
Certification: OABSP nº 410.983

Fundace FEA-RP – USP
MBE – Master in Business Economics – 2024

Member in Associations

ABAPI: Brazilian Association of Industrial Property Agents
ABPI: Brazilian Intellectual Property Association
AIPLA: American Intellectual Property Law Association
CRQ: Regional Chemistry Council
OAB: Brazilian Bar Association

Academic Work in the IP Field

Covre, Rodolfo Guimarães. Invention patents: the priority right, the novelty requirement and the existence of applications with claims with conflicting scope
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Faculdade de Direito. São Paulo – SP. · 1 de jan de 2016

Direct Contact:
guimaraes@guimaraesip.com.br

Phone / Whatsapp:
+55 11 9 4119 8019

Languages (Fluent):
Portuguese and English

Nationalities:
Brazilian | Italian

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Rua Capitão Antônio Rosa, 409
Jardim Paulistano, 01443-010
São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Email: contato@guimaraesip.com.br
Phone / Whatsapp : +55 11 9 4119 8019

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