Trademarks, patents, utility models and designs, technology transfer and licensing, commercial and industrial secrets, know-how, Internet domain names, copyright and software have all become assets whose value often surpasses those of traditional physical assets.

Therefore, it is critical for any company, irrespective of its size, to develop the best strategies to protect and manage these intangible yet highly-valuable assets.

Castro Sammartino & Pierini conduct availability searches of trademarks, apply for registrations, file and answers oppositions, conducts mediation and litigation.

We also advise clients with intellectual and industrial property issues, being commercial secrets, trademarks, copyrights, licenses or personal data, as well as help them establish protection programs and prepare confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements

We can also assist our clients to resolve disputes associated with rights to use and exploit their intellectual property.

If your intellectual property has been infringed, or your right to use certain intellectual property has been challenged, we can help you understand and pursue your rights.