Bio

Tatiana has extensive experience with complex litigation in the area of intellectual property law, focused on patent disputes. She has been lead counsel in dozens of trials for life sciences and telecommunications clients, providing remarkable results for her clients in complex disputes. She was the first woman to serve as first chair in infringement and validity SEP litigation in Brazil.

For three years in a row, Tatiana has been named by WIPR Diversity as an Influential Women in IP (2024, 2023) and as a Trailblazer (2022). She has also been recognized by The Legal 500 for her expertise in Intellectual Property, and by Leaders League in their Patent Litigation ranking. IP Stars lists Tatiana as a Notable Practitioner, and Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star.

A DEI-champion, Tatiana co-founded the first Brazilian association dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the innovation ecosystem - Women in IP (WIP). She frequently writes articles and participates in seminars and webinars on DEI topics.

Tatiana holds a Ph.D. in Civil Procedure and Evidence Law from the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), in cooperation with Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, in Germany. She has focused her academic studies on case management, procedural agreements for the taking of evidence, and standards of proof. She has also spent time as a Guest Researcher at the University of Maastricht, in The Netherlands, and as an Invited Researcher at the Institute of Intellectual Property (IIP), in Japan.

Education

Ph.D. in Civil Procedure and Evidence Law, from Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), in cooperation with Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

M.A. in Civil Procedure and Evidence Law, from Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), in cooperation with University of Maastricht.

Invited Researcher at the Institute of Intellectual Property (IIP), in Japan.

J.D. from Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ).

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish, German, Italian

Publications

News
News

Brazil Welcomes New Intellectual Property Powerhouse: RNA Law

A new chapter in Brazil’s IP scene has begun with the launch of RNA Law, an elite boutique firm dedicated to IP litigation, prosecution, and transactions.
2024
3
min read
Rob Rodrigues
Tatiana Alves
Karlo Tinoco
Brenno Telles, Ciro Albuquerque
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

An overview of post-grant opposition procedure in Brazil

Detailed overview of post-grant opposition procedures for patents in Brazil
2022
7
min read