Rob Rodrigues

Partner

Bio

Rob Rodrigues is a seasoned litigator specializing in high-stakes business and intellectual property disputes in Brazil. Renowned for his strategic acumen, Rob delivers unmatched expertise to FORTUNE 500 companies and dynamic startups alike. He expertly navigates complex legal landscapes, ensuring robust patent portfolio management for top-tier life sciences and telecommunications firms. His deep market insight positions him as a first-choice advisor for both acquisition and enforcement actions.

Rob's excellence has been recognized by a number of leading publications. In 2024, Lexology listed him as a Legal Influencer in Dispute Resolution. Chambers describes Rob as a "superb litigator", "a very competent professional", and "outstanding in providing business-oriented advice." Who's Who Legal praises "his top-tier practice advising clients on life sciences-related patent litigation." The Legal 500 reports that clients describe Rob as someone "who stands out for his strong background in both the IP area, both in terms of litigation and in relation to more technical topics." Client testimonials in IAM Strategy 300 laud him for his "deep understanding of IP issues and keen strategic insight, which he leverages to add value and monetise portfolios."

Throughout his career, Rob has spearheaded multiple preliminary injunction proceedings and trials for global companies in Brazil. He also facilitates monumental IP asset transactions, with a keen eye on managing risks.

A Stanford Law School LL.M. alumnus, Rob served as a lead editor of the Stanford Technology Law Review. He has contributed extensively to global technology law journals and currently holds an editorial role at the Kluwer IP Blog.

Education

- LL.M. in Law, Science and Technology, from Stanford Law School.

- Residential Scholarship at Hoover IP Institute on the Economics and Politics of Innovation.

- J.D. from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Publications

Legal & Regulatory Updates
Legal & Regulatory Updates

The European Union's Digital Omnibus: Overview And What Really Changes In Digital Regulation

The EU Digital Omnibus simplifies GDPR and AI Act rules, shifting toward a risk-based approach to foster innovation while protecting fundamental data rights.
2026
5
min read
Legal & Regulatory Updates
Legal & Regulatory Updates

Brazilian Patent Office Implements Structural Reform

The BRPTO implements a structural reform under Decree #12,803/2025, focusing on technical specialization and governance to improve IP examination quality in Brazil.
2026
3
min read
Life Sciences & Health
Life Sciences & Health

Brazil and the Productive Development Partnerships (PDPs): Setting Up Pricing for Tech Transfer and IP Protection

Brazil implements new pricing criteria for technology transfer in Productive Development Partnerships (PDPs) to ensure transparency and SUS fiscal responsibility.
2026
6
min read
Life Sciences & Health
Life Sciences & Health

Brazil’s SUS Digital Call for Innovation: Institutional, Legal, and IP Implications for the HealthTech Ecosystem

Brazil’s Ministry of Health's SUS Digital call repositions it as an innovation orchestrator, detailing institutional, legal, and IP implications for the HealthTech ecosystem.
2026
5
min read
Life Sciences & Health
Life Sciences & Health

New Drug Pricing Regulation: An Overview of CMED Updated Framework for Pricing Approval

Brazil's CMED introduces Rule No. 3/2025, modernizing drug pricing regulation by expanding categories, redefining therapeutic gain, and updating country references.
2026
5
min read