Rodrigo Mourão

Rodrigo's professional journey is marked by a robust tenure in some of Brazil's big IP firms, where he specialized in patent prosecution, particularly in electronics and telecommunications. Working with trial lawyers, Rodrigo has also been instrumental in crafting technical strategies for complex patent infringement and invalidity lawsuits.

He holds a BSc in Electronic and Computer Engineering and is pursuing a law degree and a postgraduate degree in Astrophysics. In 2023, Rodrigo was acknowledged in Leader's League as a Highly Recommended for Patent Prosecution in Intellectual Property in Brazil.

Education

BSc in Electronic and Computer Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
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J.D. from Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA) - expected graduation: 2024.2.
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Postgraduate Degree in Astrophysics from Faculdade FGE - expected graduation: 2024.2.

Publications

English

"Brazilian Congressman introduces bill to allow AI as inventor" (Kluwer Patent Blog, 2024).

"Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computers are coming - with legal challenges" (Chambers, Lexology, and The Legal 500, 2024).

"Patent filings and divisionals in Brazil: the challenge to obtain IP protection" (Kluwer Patent Blog, 2024).

"BRPTO latest efforts on harmonization and fighting the backlog" (Chambers, 2024).

"Boosting Brazil's semiconductor industry: BRPTO's active participation and government initiatives" (Lexology, 2023).

"Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office announces 120 new examiners to be hired" (Lexology, 2023).

"The impact of 5G implementation in the IP and other sectors in Brazil" (IPO, 2022).

"5G Technology in Brazil: The Biggest Auction in the World and Its Impacts in the Country" (IPO Newsletter, 2021).

"Hope for new technologies in Brazil as the country thrives to solve patent backlog" (Lexology, 2019).

Portuguese

"Computadores quânticos e IA: novos desafios judiciais" (Valor Econômico, 2024).

"O INPI divulgou Plano de Ação para o próximo ano de 2024" (Lexology, 2024).

"Novo concurso do INPI pode tornar sistema de concessão de patentes no Brasil mais ágil e impulsionar indústria" (Jornal Jurid, 2023).

"Fortalecendo a indústria de semicondutores do Brasil: participação ativa do INPI e iniciativas governamentais" (Migalhas, 2023).

"Concurso do INPI pode ajudar a resolver o problema do backlog de patentes no Brasil" (ALAE - Aliança de Advocacia Empresarial, 2023).

"O leilão do 5G e o desenvolvimento tecnológico no Brasil" (Law Innovation, 2021).

Languages

Portuguese
English
Spanish
French