Marcelle Espíndola Barros
Attorney and Professor
Academic Background
Education
- Graduated in Law from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
- Postgraduate in Intellectual Property Law from PUC-Rio
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Contracts and Dispute Resolution from the University of Turin, Italy
- Master’s Degree in Economic Law from PUCPR, with a research fellowship at the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law, Lausanne (Switzerland)
Professional Performance
- Intellectual Property lawyer since 2005
- Founding partner of MEB PI
- Professor in postgraduate and extension courses in the field of Intellectual Property
- Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Intellectual Property Law at PUCPR
- Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Corporate Law and Business Contracts at PUCPR
- Member of the Intellectual Property Commission of the OAB/PR (Brazilian Bar Association – Paraná Section)
Areas of Activity
OUR LEGAL SERVICES
Trademark registration MEB IP law trademark
MEB IP Law registers trademarks in Brazil. We handle clearance searches, filing and prosecution before INPI (the Brazilian PTO), including office-action responses, through grant and renewal.
Trademark Administrative Litigation
MEB IP Law represents clients in administrative proceedings before the Brazilian PTO (INPI). We handle oppositions, responses, cancellation actions, and administrative appeals, always aiming to secure and protect trademark rights.
Patents in Brazil At
MEB IP we provide assistance with patent filings in Brazil, from patentability analysis, technical drafting, filing and monitoring of the application before the Brazilian PTO (INPI), through to grant and maintenance.
International Patents – PCT
MEB IP Law assists foreign clients with PCT national phase entries in Brazil, providing full support before the Brazilian PTO (INPI).
Industrial Design
MEB IP Law assists with industrial design registrations in Brazil, handling filing and prosecution before the Brazilian PTO (INPI) to protect the ornamental shape and appearance of products.
Domain Name Disputes
MEB IP Law represents clients in domain name disputes in Brazil, including proceedings before Registro.br, as well as UDRP cases before WIPO, and judicial measures when required
Copyright and Software
MEB IP Law assists clients with the protection of copyrights and software in Brazil, handling registrations, assignments, licenses, and enforcement against unauthorized use, both offline and online.
Technology Transfer Agreements
MEB IP Law drafts and registers technology transfer, technical assistance, and know-how agreements before the Brazilian PTO (INPI), ensuring legal validity and tax compliance.
Franchising
MEB IP Law advises on the drafting and review of franchise agreements in Brazil, including the registration of the Franchise Disclosure Document (COF) and compliance with Brazilian franchise law.
Dispute Resolution
MEB IP Law represents clients in intellectual property disputes through multiple avenues: drafting and sending cease-and-desist letters, litigation before Brazilian courts, and arbitration proceedings, always aiming for the most effective outcome.
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Publications
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Contact
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