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Recognized as Band 1 in Intellectual Property in Brazil by the leading international legal directories — Chambers Global, Chambers Latin America, and Chambers Brazil — continuously from 2014 to 2026, Gabriel Leonardos is a lawyer and senior partner at Kasznar Leonardos, as well as a registered Industrial Property Agent. With a career marked by institutional leadership and strategic vision, he served as Federal and Regional Counsel of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) and presided over the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI) from 2022 to 2025, representing the entity on multiple occasions before the Chamber of Deputies, the Federal Senate, and the USTR in Washington, DC.

Maria Pia Guerra is a Partner and Attorney at Law at Kasznar Leonardos, where she leads IB, the firm’s Latin America Hub. IB was designed to offer clients a seamless and efficient way to navigate IP matters across the region.

Her international career began soon after graduation, when she joined the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva as a legal consultant. Over four years, she worked closely with the Madrid System for the International Registration of Trademarks and the Hague System for Industrial Designs, contributing to key global IP initiatives.

To deepen her expertise, Maria Pia earned a Master’s in European and International Commercial Law from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. After returning to Brazil, she established and successfully managed the Brazilian office of a well-known European firm for ten years.

Maria Pia is consistently recognized by prominent international legal directories, including World Trademark Review 1000, Best Lawyers, Leaders League, and IP Stars, reflecting her strong reputation in the IP field. She participates annually in major global IP associations and events such as INTA, AIPPI, TMAP, and APAA.

CLIENT REFERRAL
“Maria is truly exceptional. Her blend of deep expertise, years of hands on experience, and razor sharp intuition is something rare but exactly what’s needed in IP. She brings a level of professionalism, clarity, and strategic insight that elevates every conversation. Charismatic, and consistently ahead of the curve — Maria embodies the kind of leadership and precision that make complex IP matters feel not only manageable but genuinely inspiring. A remarkable professional in every sense.” (L.D., Zoetis)

ASSOCIATIONS
International Trademark Association – INTA; Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property – ABPI; Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété – AIPPI; Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property – ASIPI; Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA).

EDUCATION
Master’s Degree (LLM) in European and International Commercial Law from University of Leicester – England (1999); Graduated in Law from Catholic University of Pernambuco – Brazil (1997).

LANGUAGES
Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.

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Christiane Alves has nearly 20 years of experience in technical, administrative, and legal matters related to trademarks. She leads IB Trademark Department.

Consistently committed to excellence and a collaborative approach, she is recognized for her ability to connect the needs of international clients with the most effective intellectual property solutions in Brazil, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Her expertise in handling complex demands and her keen attention to regional particularities consolidate IB’s position as a trusted hub for clients seeking efficiency and quality in the field of intellectual property.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the Federal Fluminense University (UFF, 2004).

LANGUAGES
Portuguese and English.

Chemist Micael Macedo works on technical and administrative procedures related to patents in Latin America. With an analytical profile and strong attention to detail, Micael demonstrates commitment, organizational skills, and a continuous interest in developing solutions that integrate science, innovation, and the protection of intellectual assets, consistently contributing to the efficiency of the processes in which he is involved.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (PUC-Rio, 2023).

LANGUAGES
Portuguese and English.

As a lawyer, Antonio Freitas Jr. advises on intellectual property protection, enforcement, and litigation, with a practice focused on trademarks, software, copyrights, and emerging technologies, as well as on patent-related matters.

With solid experience across Latin American and Caribbean markets, Antonio plays a strategic role in structuring tailored cross-border strategies for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, while also supporting the management of global intellectual property portfolios.

With a global and dynamic profile, he remains attentive to the particularities and demands of the Latin American market.

EDUCATION
Graduated in International Relations (PUC-Rio, 2022) and Law (UNIRIO, 2025); Professional Development Program in Intellectual Property (Franklin Pierce Law School, University of New Hampshire, 2024).

ASSOCIATION
Member of ASIPI (Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property).

LANGUAGES
Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

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Claudia Motta has a solid background in management and extensive administrative experience, with a career focused on organization, efficiency, and strategic support in corporate environments. Her familiarity with intellectual property demands contributes consistently to the smooth flow of internal processes.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Cândido Mendes University, 1990); Executive MBA in Business Management (IBMEC, 2006); Course in Industrial Property offered by the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI, 2011).

LANGUAGES
Portuguese and English.

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