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Bernardo Santos

Bernardo Santos

Bernardo Santos
  • 55 11 4883-8809
  • bernardo.santos@madronaadvogados.com.br
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Bernardo has expertise in data protection, with proven experience conducting complex compliance analyses and leading risk mapping and mitigation projects. He is highly skilled in drafting and reviewing data protection impact assessments, privacy policies, and data processing agreements.

He provides strategic counsel on the protection and enhancement of intangible assets, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and software, advising clients on technology development, licensing, innovation, and the safeguarding of confidential information. Bernardo delivers tailored legal advice across a range of industries, including technology, beverages, chemicals, retail, education, and agribusiness, ensuring customized solutions for business challenges.

Recognition

  • The Legal 500: Intellectual Property; TMT: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy (2023-2024)
  • Análise Advocacia: UF / Minas Gerais; Intellectual Property (2021-2022)
  • Leaders League: Data Protection; Technology (2024)

Education

  • LL.M. in Business and Economic Activities from Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Academic exchange at Leibniz-Universität Hannover (Germany)
  • LL.B. from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Related activities

  • Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property (ABPI)

Languages

Portuguese, English and German

Related content

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Brazil: Business & Facts - Ed 4 . - 2025

In this issue of Brazil: Business & Facts, we bring you key updates on regulatory and market developments shaping the business environment in Brazil and beyond. You will find insights on the new decree establishing tax rules for investments in corporate funds, the latest developments in cross-border data transfers between the EU and Brazil, and alternative approaches to hiring in the country. We also cover recent measures by Brazil’s INPI to streamline trademark and patent protection, and examine the main issues surrounding U.S. tariffs on Brazil — including their implications and how companies can best respond. See more
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Thomson Reuters Practical Law | Doing Business in Brazil: Overview

Partners Alice Dourado, Bernardo Santos, Lucas Camargo, Lucas Spadano, Luis Nagalli, Luiza Tangari and Marina Freire have contributed with the publication “Doing Business in Brazil: Overview”, by Thomson Reuters Practical Law. The guide provides in a practical and practical overview of the main legal and regulatory aspects for companies operating or planning to operate in Brazil. See more
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Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issues Regulation on International Transfer of Personal Data

On August 23, 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued CD/ANPD Resolution No. 19, which establishes the Regulation on International Transfer of Personal Data and approves the content of the Brazilian standard contractual clauses. See more