Recognised team for patent litigation, particularly active on behalf of key pharmaceutical clients. Also advises major media clients on copyright and trade mark issues, as well as technology companies on adapting to the new copyright levy regime in Portugal. Clients remark: "They are very informative and have quick responses. Also very available and proactive in advising; they provide very complete advice with a global view." Other sources comment on their experience with the firm: "They are very strong in the negotiation process related to trade marks. The advice is always specific for the particular client and sensitive to the precise situation and its objectives. We use their services due to the quality of work, expertise, efficiency and reasonable costs."

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados provides "efficient, sound and prompt advice at reasonable costs", and is recommended for handling patent disputes in the pharmaceutical sector. Elsewhere, Carlos Osório de Castro is advising Cristiano Ronaldo on image rights. At senior associate level, Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade is "extremely versatile and comprehensive", providing "thoughtful and well-reasoned" advice on trade mark matters, and Ricardo do Nascimento Ferreira is also recommended.

Vasco Stilwell d'Andrade focuses mainly on trade mark, patent and copyright litigation, as well as IP licensing topics. Sources say: "He is very strong in the negotiation process for trade mark oppositions and trade mark consent agreements. He is a very valuable asset."