Partner
Pedro Frankovsky Barroso
Head of BMA's IP litigation team, partner Pedro Frankovsky Barroso has extensive experience in complex litigation involving patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright and unfair competition.
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- French
OAB
- OAB/RJ nº 134.629
Practice areas
Professional experience
Barroso represents clients in all areas of intellectual property, from patents and trademarks to industrial designs and copyright. He also acts in unfair competition cases, especially in matters related to trade dress and trade secrets.
Regarding patent litigation, Barroso has a large experience in validity and infringement cases before the Brazilian courts related to the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture and engineering. He also represents clients in litigations involving discussions on standard essential patents.
Although his practice focuses on litigation in the courts, Barroso also assists clients with trademark prosecution before the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office and advises on contracts related to transfer of technology, assignment and licensing of IP rights, and other matters involving the protection of intangible assets.
Practice Areas
Education
LL.M. in European and International Law, Intellectual Property Law – University of Strasbourg, France (2013).
Post-graduation in Civil Procedure Law – Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro – PUC-Rio (2008).
Post-graduation in Intellectual Property Law – Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro – PUC-Rio (2006).
LL.B. – Pontífica Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro – PUC-Rio (2005).
Associations
Member of the Intellectual Property Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/RJ)
Member of Intellectual Property Committee of AMCHAM- American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil
Member of Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of INTA – International Trademark Association
Member of Marques – European Trademarks Owners Association
Member of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property – AIPPI
Coordinator of the Essential Patents and FRAND Licensing Committee of the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association – ABPI
Recognitions
Pedro is frequently distinguished in rankings by legal publications such as Chambers Brazil, Chambers Global, Legal 500, Lexology Index, Latin Lawyer's LACCA Approved; MIP – Managing Intellectual Property as an IP Star for Trademarks, IAM Patent 1000 e WTR 1000.
In 2026, Pedro was recognized in the IP – Trade Secrets in Brazil category by the Lexology Client Choice Awards.
"He is very good technically. He knows thoroughly how to navigate and handle the firm, delivering great services. He was able to revert our case positively."– Chambers Brazil
PUBLICAÇÕES DO PROFISSIONAL
Publicações
"Les instruments de protection dês Marques Célèbres au Brésil", author, Revue Francophone de la Propriété Intellectuelle, a French periodical, 2015.
"Biografias não autorizadas e o respeito à privacidade", co-author, Brasil Econômico, a Brazilian newspaper, 2015.
"A liberação de biografias não autorizadas após a decisão do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF)", source to the article published in Brazilian newspaper Valor Econômico, 2015.
"Decisão em caso de uso indevido de links patrocinados", source to the article published in Brazilian newspaper Valor Econômico, 2014.
"Marketing de emboscada: um legado da copa do mundo", co-author, BMA Review, 2014.
"Marco Civil da Internet", source to the article published on Brazilian daily news website, Consultor Jurídico, 2014.
"A Propriedade Intelectual e o profissional de design, aspectos importantes", speaker, at PUC-RJ, 2014.
"Ambush Marketing Laws: A Legacy of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil", co-author, published on INTA's blog, 2014.
"BRAZIL: NIC.br Implements New Domain Name Dispute Resolution Process", author, published in the INTA bulletin, 2011.
"O que é Trade Dress?", source to the article published in Brazilian magazine Época Negócios, 2010.
"Nulidade de Marca e Indenização - Cumulação de Pedidos, Competência e Constituição 14", author, 2006.
"The Role of the Brazilian PTO in the Recordal of Licence and Transfer of Technology Agreements", co-author, published on www.executiveview.com .