Since 1999, Chambers and Partners, based in London, has been researching the legal markets of over 180 countries, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients. Its reputation is based on the independence and objectivity of their research.

Bhering Advogados has been consistently recognized a leading firm in Brazil in the area of Intellectual Property by both Chambers’ Latin America and Global editions.

 

Is routinely called upon to represent an impressive clientele (…) in significant infringement proceedings before administrative and judicial courts.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2020)

They take swift action and have an outstanding understanding of their clients’ needs and expectations.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2020)

Maintains an active practice across the full range of IP services (…) to an impressive roster of high-profile multinational clients hailing from the US, Europe and Asia.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2019)

Leading companies from the automotive, pharmaceutical, entertainment and electronics industries benefit from its skilled advice.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2019)

They are efficient, experienced, easy to communicate with, solution-oriented, pragmatic and have a very good understanding of the European legal system.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2019)

The team is very responsive, detail-oriented and delivers excellent work.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2018)

Partners are personally committed to performing well and providing exceptional client service.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2018)

Noted for its track record representing major multinationals from the automotive, pharmaceutical, entertainment and electronics industries.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2018)

Well placed to provide the full raft of IP services covering trade marks, patents, trade secrets, anti-counterfeiting, enforcement and litigation to an impressive array of high-profile international clients hailing from the USA, Europe and Asia.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2018)

Impressive array of high-profile international clients, primarily hailing from the USA, Europe and Asia.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2017)

The quality of the work is really good and the lawyers are very quick. They report clearly, understand our company, and make issues accessible, even for people without intellectual property knowledge. They are on top of everything.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2016)

They are highly qualified in trade mark law matters, searching for solutions that best fit the client.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2015)

The firm has been estabilished for many years, is highly specialised and has and exceptionally well-prepared team. I would rate it triple A for trade marks.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2013)

Bhering Advogados has a long-held reputation for excellence and a strong roster of regional and international clients.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2012)

They are highly qualified and deeply knowledgeable, and we trust them completely for complex matters.

(CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA, EDIÇÃO 2011)

Legal 500, based in London, has been researching the legal markets of over 100 countries for more than 25 years, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients. Its reputation is based on the independence and objectivity of their research.

Bhering Advogados has been consistently recognized a leading firm in Brazil in the area of Intellectual Property by Legal 500.

Bhering Advogados é constantemente reconhecido como escritório líder na área de Propriedade Intelectual no Brasil pelo guia Legal 500.

 

Go-to firm.

(LEGAL 500, EDITION 2018)

Recent successes in IP litigation.

(LEGAL 500, EDITION 2018)

Thorough, complete and accurate responses.

(LEGAL 500, EDITION 2018)

Refreshingly modern and down to earth.

(LEGAL 500, EDITION 2015)

The firm has an extensive client portfolio filled with big names.

(LEGAL 500, EDITION 2014)

Best choice for IP.

(LEGAL 500, EDITION 2014)

Very internationally minded and service-oriented.

(LEGAL 500, EDITION 2012)

Top-class business acumen and industry knowledge.

(LEGAL 500, EDITION 2012)

Since 1996, Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners in different areas of business law. The publication features over 10,000 of the world’s leading private practice lawyers in over 100 countries.

Bhering Advogados has been consistently recognized a leading firm in Brazil in the area of Trademark Law by Who’s Who Legal.

 

Philippe Bhering is commended for his ‘impressive legal knowledge and commercial awareness’, as well as his ‘diligent, timely, responsive and dedicated representation’.

(WHO’S WHO TRADEMARKS BRAZIL, EDIÇÃO 2019)

Pedro Afonso Vieira Bhering is a highly experienced trademarks specialist. His peers observe that he is ‘a well-known and established lawyer’ and ‘very good on trademarks’.

(WHO’S WHO TRADEMARKS BRAZIL, EDIÇÃO 2019)

Pedro Afonso Vieira Bhering is hailed by sources as ‘a highly professional, efficient and reliable colleague’ with ‘an outstanding understanding of the needs of international clients’.

(WHO´S WHO TRADEMARKS, EDIÇÃO 2019)

 

Philippe Bhering is a seasoned trademarks lawyer who is praised for his ‘knowledge in the field and attention to detail’ as well as his ‘impressive understanding of IP law’.

(WHO´S WHO TRADEMARKS, EDITION 2019)

Pedro Bhering remains a highly respected name in our research for his wealth of expertise handling licensing, piracy and copyright issues.

(WHO´S WHO TRADEMARKS BRAZIL, EDITION 2019)

Philippe Bhering is an ‘excellent practitioner’ and ‘very well prepared’; ‘handles a range of e-commerce, piracy and licensing issues’.

(WHO´S WHO TRADEMARKS BRAZIL, EDITION 2019)

Pedro Afonso Bhering is a top name, recommended for his ‘vast expertise and practical approach’ by impressed sources.

(WHO’S WHO TRADEMARKS, EDITION 2018)

Philippe Bhering is a ‘very responsive and thorough’ practitioner who is greatly appreciated for his impressive international trademarks practice.

(WHO’S WHO TRADEMARKS, EDITION 2018)

Pedro Bhering remains a highly respected name in our research for his wealth of expertise handling licensing, piracy and copyright issues.

(WHO’S WHO LEGAL BRAZIL, EDITION 2018)

Philippe Bhering is an ‘excellent’ practitioner noted by observers as ‘very well-prepared’. He handles a range of e-commerce, piracy and licensing issues.

(WHO’S WHO LEGAL BRAZIL, EDITION 2018)

Pedro Bhering is ‘a top name, recommended for his vast expertise and practical approach’.

(WHO´S WHO TRADEMARK, EDITION 2018)

Pedro Bhering is ‘a charming professional, easily available, sensitive to the business, and always ready to understand clients’ concerns, to explore options and find solutions’.

(WHO’S WHO BRAZIL, EDITION 2017)

Philippe Bhering is noted for his impressive trademark practice and enviable list of German clients.

(WHO’S WHO BRAZIL, EDITION 2017)

Pedro Bhering is a long standing figure in the market with an impressive depth of expertise in a range of trademark matters.

(WHO´S WHO TRADEMARK, EDITION 2017)

 

Founded in 1990, Managing Intellectual Property, based in London, is the leading source of news and analysis on all intellectual property developments worldwide. Its IP’s survey identify the leading IP firms and lawyers in over 70 jurisdictions, based on feedback from peers and international IP counsel. It provides a unique perspective on IP practice, based on the experiences of hundreds of clients and practitioners worldwide.

Bhering Advogados has been consistently recognized a leading firm in Brazil in the area of Intellectual Property by Managing IP. Partners of Bhering Advogados have been also recognized as “IP Stars” by Managing IP.

 

Philippe Bhering is revered for his work on freedom to operate analyses and patent infringement disputes.

(MANAGING IP, EDITION 2019)

They are super quick, efficient, very reliable and a great support.

(MANAGING IP, EDITION 2018)

Bhering has an excellent understanding of our IP-related issues and consequently provides clear and accurate advice.

(MANAGING IP, EDITION 2016)

The work of its five partners and twenty-one supporting professionals is widely praised by clients for its cost-effectiveness, precision and efficiency.

(MANAGING IP, EDITION 2016)

WIPR Leaders is a one-stop British guide to the leading IP practitioners in the world. The handbook lists 1,415 lawyers across two volumes: 900 in the patent section and 967 in the trademarks section (some individuals are in both). Stemming from a four month nomination period in which they sought views from 12,000 IP professionals, the research team vetted every nominated lawyer for suitability by exploring their work. This meant looking at practice history, industry expertise and notable cases, as well as any additional activities, such as writing and teaching responsibilities, which have allowed the lawyers to shape and influence other and future IP practitioners. This process was completed without commercial considerations and every individual has been chosen purely on merit.

Pedro Bhering and Philippe Bhering have been selected for inclusion in World Intellectual Property Review’s (WIPR) directory of “WIPR Leaders” in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Pedro Bhering e Philippe Bhering foram apontados como IP Leaders pela publicação World Intellectual Property Review, diretório WIPR Leaders, edições 2016, 2017, 2018 e 2019.

 

World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

The WTR 1000 research directory, which focuses exclusively on trademark practices and practitioners, has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking legal trademark expertise. It identifies the trademark industry’s leading lights in 72 jurisdictions around the world. All firms and individuals ranked in the publication are included based on feedback from the clients and the market.

Bhering Advogados has been consistently recognized a leading firm in Brazil in the field of trademarks. Pedro Bhering and Philippe Bhering have also received high praise.

Pedro Bhering e Philippe Bhering também são destacados na publicação.

 

The firm is committed to superior client service and to really getting to know its clients’ commercial objectives and business approaches. For me, it is without doubt the go-to firm in Brazil and I will trust the team with any IP matter, knowing it is in the best hands.

(WTR 1000, EDITION 2020)

Bhering is a magnificent firm – extremely responsive, pragmatic, proactive and client-oriented, thinking outside the box and providing creative solutions when needed.

(WTR 1000, EDITION 2020)

Reliable, thoughtful, resourceful and quite reasonable in terms of pricing, Bhering is Brazil’s best hidden secret when it comes to intellectual property.

(WTR 1000, EDITION 2020)

Efficient and responsive, Bhering is on top of all issues at all times. You can have absolute confidence in it. The mature boutique stands out for the refinement of its foreign desks, which serve a panoply of blue-chips from France and Germany in their own language. The set has impressive traction in the US market, too.

(WTR 1000, EDITION 2019)

Bhering represents a real team effort and plenty of other professionals are poised to assist; the majority of these are trained and educated abroad, with the high level of cultural and commercial understanding that is essential in a global market.

(WTR 1000, EDITION 2019)

An independent IP ensemble highly esteemed throughout the national trademark community, Bhering provides a gilt-edged and personalised service to multinational corporations.

(WTR 1000, EDITION 2018)

Of particular note is its German desk, which is staffed by fluent German speakers who possess a fine-milled understanding of European IP law.

(WTR 1000, EDITION 2018)

It is a go-to firm in Brazil because of its prompt and professional service, its thoroughness and practical approach, and its cost effectiveness.

(WTR 1000, EDITION 2017)

It is excellent across all trademark areas and great at achieving results under difficult circumstances.

(WTR 1000, EDITION 2017)

 

The World’s Leading Patent Professionals is a market-leading guide that identifies and profiles leading private practice patent professionals and firms in the world’s key jurisdictions. It focuses exclusively on naming best-in-class patent prosecution, licensing and litigation practitioners on a global basis. All firms and individuals ranked in the publication are included based on feedback from the clients and the market.

Bhering Advogados was recognized in the 2019 ranking of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, as one of the leading law firms in Brazil in the field of Patent Law. The same publication awarded Philippe Bhering as a leading lawyer in the field of Patent Litigation; Pedro Bhering in Patent Transactions and Rafael Tögel in Patent Prosecution. In accordance with the guide, Bhering Advogados:

 

Is a steadfast partner for patent matters of all hues, covering prosecution, litigation and transactional issues alike with the consummate quality and considerate touches that have come to characterize its offering.

(IAM PATENT 1000, EDITION 2019)

Enjoys an unusually wide geographical spread, both within and outside Brazil, which is reinforced by the international education and outlook shared by its practitioners.

(IAM PATENT 1000, EDITION 2019)

Bhering has a very strategic and pragmatic approach, resolving issues quickly and efficiently (…). Its practitioners listen to us and understand our in-house strategy. Their willingness to be part of the team (…) is super helpful and much-appreciated.

(IAM PATENT 1000, EDITION 2019)

It is highly advantageous for us to have such a reliable partner in Brazil, with whom we can communicate in a competent and cost-effective fashion in English, German and Spanish.

(IAM PATENT 1000, EDITION 2019)

Delivers high-quality, precise and entirely dependable work and is one of the best offices that we instruct on intellectual property across 130 countries. It manages everything swiftly and precisely, so we have enough time to make informed decisions on strategy.

(IAM PATENT 1000, EDITION 2018)

Has a formidable domestic presence, with posts in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Curitiba.

(IAM PATENT 1000, EDITION 2017)

Thanks to a stellar in-house translation department and a crew of internationally minded practitioners, the discerning set garners the most praise for its incisive counselling of global heavyweights.

(IAM PATENT 1000, EDITION 2017)

Runs a highly efficient German desk and has recently opened a French desk, making it a compelling choice for European patent owners.

(IAM PATENT 1000, EDITION 2017)

Substantive knowledge of Brazilian IP law and client service are both
exemplary.

(IAM PATENT 1000, EDITION 2017)

Sobre o Departamento de Patentes:

An extremely reliable and trustworthy group” whose “communications are timely and language skills excellent.

(IAM PATENT 1000, EDITION 2017)

 

Leaders League is a well-known French media and rating agency that connects senior business leaders to a dynamic network of business information in the subject of excellence in leadership and management. It has established itself as one of the most reputable ranking publications and corporate information sources in Brazil.

Bhering Advogados is constantly recognized as a leading law firm in the field of Intellectual Property in Brazil.

In 2019, we were featured in 9 categories (Patent Litigation; Trademark Litigation; Data Protection; Patent Prosecution; Trademark Prosecution; Copyright; Fashion Law; Media, Sports & Entertainment; and Technology). Furthermore, 5 professionals of Bhering Advogados were individually highlighted, namely: Pedro Bhering, Philippe Bhering, Isabel Milman, Jiuliano Maurer and Rafael Tögel.

 

Distinguished record in complex trademark and patent disputes, technology transfer agreements and anti-counterfeiting mandates.

(LEADERS LEAGUE, EDITION 2019)

Eight partners lead a team of nearly 50 legal professionals in a range of complex IP matters. The practice group’s highly international background makes it well-equipped to frequently counsel leading American, German and French clients in challenging cases. Offices are in Rio, São Paulo and Curitiba.

(LEADERS LEAGUE, EDITION 2018)

 

Belonging to the CTC Legal Media Group, this publication specialises in directories and handbooks for the legal market. With over 20 years’ experience in legal publishing, they use industry experts to deliver the latest news and views in these markets and aim to provide a specialist service for international law firms and legal companies. The ranking positions and results of the five leading firms come from months of industry research and feedback from readers, clients, and esteemed connections around the world.

BHERING ADVOGADOS was recommended in 2019 as a leading firm in the area of Trademarks by The Trademark Lawyer Magazine.

 

Belonging to the CTC Legal Media Group, this publication specialises in directories and handbooks for the legal market. With over 20 years’ experience in legal publishing, they use industry experts to deliver the latest news and views in these markets and aim to provide a specialist service for international law firms and legal companies. The ranking positions and results of the five leading firms come from months of industry research and feedback from readers, clients, and esteemed connections around the world.

BHERING ADVOGADOS was recommended in 2019 as a leading firm in the area of Patents by The Patent Lawyer Magazine.

 

The Análise Advocacia yearbook is the largest and most important survey of the Brazilian legal market. To identify who are the most admired law firms and lawyers in the country, the Editorial Analysis conducts every year a detailed survey with the general counsels of the 1.500 largest Brazilian companies.

Bhering Advogados has been consistently recognized a leading firm in Brazil in the area of Intellectual Property by Análise Advocacia.

 

The LACCA Approved Edition is comprised of Latin America’s leading private practitioners as voted for by the region’s leading corporate counsel.

According to the publication, the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association brings together leading in-house counsel working in the region, affording them the opportunity to interact, share ideas and best practice, and network with peers across Latin America. The association also provides in-house content, written by a dedicated and experienced team of journalists in the field, and detailed analysis of the best law firms in the region, to equip in-house counsel with the tools they need to run a successful legal department which provides the best value to their clients.

 

Latin Lawyer National is a new, comprehensive guide to Latin America’s largest legal markets. Complementary to the Latin Lawyer 250, it profiles a broad range of law firms, including boutique and multi-disciplinary firms, those offering advice on cross-border deals as well as those focused on domestic transactions with wider geographic coverage and deep local knowledge.