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

Congresso vai discutir se IA pode ser inventora de pedido de patente

Projeto de Lei apresentado na Câmara propõe alteração na Lei da Propriedade Industrial
2024
7
min read
Patent Filing & Examination
Patent Filing & Examination

Divulgação do programa nacional Mover traz expectativas para o aumento de depósitos de patentes voltadas à tecnologia verde

Governo lança programa "Mover" para promover sustentabilidade em automóveis, investimentos em P&D e atrair plantas industriais estrangeiras.
2024
7
min read
AI & IP Law
AI & IP Law

Computadores quânticos e IA: novos desafios judiciais

Antes da ampla adoção de computadores quânticos, há necessidade de padronização e desenvolvimento de técnicas de criptografia mais complexas para eliminar riscos à privacidade
2024
8
min read
Legal & Regulatory Updates
Legal & Regulatory Updates

Brazil: Pharmacovigilance Risk in Evolving Biosimilar Regulation

Legal implications and challenges of quantum computing and AI in Brazil
2015
8
min read
Legal & Regulatory Updates
Legal & Regulatory Updates

Brazil: New Regulation of Cannabis-Based Drugs Coming Soon

Risks associated with evolving biosimilar regulations and pharmacovigilance in Brazil
2019
9
min read