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

Patent Litigation & Enforcement
Patent Litigation & Enforcement

SEP Litigation in Brazil: Five Big Developments in 2025

Brazil's 2025 SEP litigation experienced significant growth, with Rio courts becoming a key forum, marked by procedural innovations, FRAND emphasis, and emerging connected-car disputes.
2026
9
min read
Patent Filing & Examination
Patent Filing & Examination

BRPTO Suspends Priority Examination for H04 Patent Applications

The BRPTO suspended priority examination for H04 patent applications, effective January 1, 2026, a major shift for telecom and ICT patent prosecution in Brazil.
2025
4
min read
Legal & Regulatory Updates
Legal & Regulatory Updates

The Brazilian Private international Law Bill Modernization Territoriality and Systemic Innovation

Brazil's new Private International Law Bill modernizes legal frameworks, focusing on foreign judgment enforcement and intellectual property rights, aiming to align the country with global legal standards and attract investment.
2025
16
min read
Life Sciences & Healthcare Patents
Life Sciences & Healthcare Patents

Brazil: An Unregulated “Pharmaceutical Orange Book”? New patent-intelligence cooperation has a story to tell

Brazil’s Ministry of Health and ABIFINA partnered on a patent-intelligence agreement to improve patent information use in the SUS, establishing a system akin to the US FDA’s Orange Book.
2025
4
min read
Legal & Regulatory Updates
Legal & Regulatory Updates

The Apple-EU Clash: Engineering Regulation Under the DMA

The article dissects the Apple-EU conflict over the Digital Markets Act, examining the regulation's implications for competition, security, and innovation in tech ecosystems.
2025
6
min read