Bio

Manoel completed his high school education at the age of 15. He initially pursued studies in nursing, driven by a passion for biochemistry, before transitioning to medical school. At 18, Manoel followed his dream of becoming a ballet dancer and relocated from a small town in Paraíba to Rio de Janeiro. Unfortunately, his promising dance career was cut short by an injury.

Undeterred, Manoel embarked on a new journey in law, enrolling in one of Brazil’s most prestigious programs at the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). Today, he integrates his expertise in biochemistry, his creative insights from dancing, and his legal acumen to specialize in high-profile patent cases. Manoel’s unique background and interdisciplinary approach make him a distinctive and valuable asset for our firm.

Education

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

Languages

Portuguese, English, French

Publications

Trademark & Design
Trademark & Design

Mega-Events and Intellectual Property Protection

Mega-events depend on strong IP frameworks—spanning trademarks, copyright, designs, and patents—to preserve exclusivity, curb counterfeiting and ambush marketing, and protect investments from organizers and sponsors while enabling technology used during the events.
2025
7
min read
Legal & Regulatory Updates
Legal & Regulatory Updates

Brazilian gaming market: A future look for Intellectual Property disputes

Brazil’s new gaming law (Law 14,852/2024) broadens IP protection for electronic games—linking software and devices, opening a BRPTO registration path, and foreshadowing tighter, more specialized enforcement—while court practice and international models shape the next phase for disputes.
2025
8
min read
Trademark & Design
Trademark & Design

Luxury brands and counter piracy measures

Brazil’s luxury market is expanding despite global softness, and a stronger IP toolkit—position marks, trade dress, copyright, border measures, and favorable court rulings—is shaping a robust anti-counterfeiting environment.
2025
9
min read