In this anniversary year, NLP has been listed in the Firms: litigation and transactions bronze category of the IAM Patent 1000.
The Patent 1000 by IAM focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive go-to resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise.
In the IAM 1000 words: "Taking the Portuguese IP landscape by storm, litigating force NLP Legal serves the biggest names in life sciences globally, representing the likes of Biogen, Novartis, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer in high-stakes cases. Patrons see great promise in NLP, celebrating it as a “great new firm who is sure to grow into a Portuguese patent powerhouse”, owing to its “dynamic and focused approach to intellectual property and its incredibly experienced team of patent specialists”. Beatriz Lima, Joana Piriquito Santos and Sara Nazaré are the joint founders of this successful enterprise, which has catapulted to new heights in just one year since its establishment. Collectively, the trailblazing trio bring a wealth of technical expertise, laser-sharp legal acumen and an innovative approach to intellectual property. This year, seasoned patent practitioner Cláudia Freixinho Serrano joins NLP as a stand-out strategic adviser, offering expert guidance and a command of Portuguese patent litigation. Making a stellar IAM Patent 1000 debut, NLP Legal is surely a force to watch, with the market already celebrating it as “one of the best firms in Portugal by far."
