Bio

João is a brilliantly clever patent litigation who has worked on a number of leading cases in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, mechanics, and ICT fields. With his experience dealing with treaties, international agreements, and arbitration, João brings a unique perspective to complex cases.

He holds a J.D. and a B.A. in International Relations, and he is a Master's candidate in International Law. In addition to Portuguese, João speaks English, French, and Norwegian.

Education

J.D. from Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ).

B.A. in International Relations from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

Master's candidate in International Law at Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) - expected graduation: 2024.2.

Languages

Portuguese, English, French, Norwegian

Publications

News
News

São Paulo Court Grants Johnson & Johnson Extraordinary Emergency Relief and Reinstates Injunction in Med Tech Patent Dispute

São Paulo Court of Justice reinstated an injunction in a med-tech patent dispute, granting suspensive effect to J&J’s extraordinary appeals against Scitech.
2026
4
min read
AI & IP Law
AI & IP Law

Congresso vai discutir se IA pode ser inventora de pedido de patente

Projeto de Lei apresentado na Câmara propõe alteração na Lei da Propriedade Industrial
2024
7
min read
AI & IP Law
AI & IP Law

Brazilian Congressman introduces bill to allow AI as inventor

Legislative proposal allowing AI to be recognized as inventors in patent applications in Brazil
2024
7
min read