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 IP2 Summer Teaching Institute.

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

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Publications

AI & IP Law
AI & IP Law

Brazil: Implications of the Draft AI Guidelines for Biopharma and Agrochemical Inventions

The Brazilian Patent Office's draft AI guidelines clarify patentability for AI-assisted inventions in biopharma and agrochemical sectors, emphasizing human contribution.
2025
7
min read
Legal & Regulatory Updates
Legal & Regulatory Updates

The Challenges of Codifying Law in the Technological Era

Brazilian Senate debates Bill No. 4/2025, focusing on Digital Law, neurorights, and 'digital entities' for the new Civil Code, highlighting codification challenges.
2025
9
min read
Life Sciences & Health
Life Sciences & Health

Brazil Regulates Clinical Research: A Complete Review of Decree #12,651/2025 - Part 2

Brazil's Decree #12,651/2025 regulates the Clinical Research Act, establishing SINEP and balancing ethics with efficiency, analyzed here in Part 2.
2025
9
min read
AI & IP Law
AI & IP Law

The Right to Information in Human-AI Interactions: Transparency, Accountability, and Civil Liability Under Brazilian Civil Code Reform

Brazil's Civil Code reform tackles AI interactions, establishing transparency, accountability, and human oversight duties for civil liability in digital environments.
2025
12
min read
AI & IP Law
AI & IP Law

Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes in the Brazilian Civil Code Reform

Brazil's proposed Civil Code reform (Bill 4/2025) addresses deepfakes and AI, setting rules for consent, personality rights, and mandatory content labeling.
2025
7
min read