Lucas Spadano
He focuses on advisory services and litigation matters in international trade, intellectual property and international business.
In international trade, he represents clients in trade defense matters, tariff modification claims, and advises companies in their contracts, operations and international trade disputes. He has a solid track record that includes outstanding experiences in the Brazilian Diplomatic Mission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva and in the General Coordination of Litigation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as in a renowned foreign firm.
In intellectual property, he advises clients in various sectors on the protection of their intangible assets (trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial secrets and others), negotiation of contracts involving these assets (development, licensing and transfer of technologies) and on the resolution of disputes in or out of court.
Recognition
- Chambers & Partners: International Trade/WTO (2014-2024)
- The Legal 500: Intellectual property; International trade; TMT: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy; Dispute resolution; Dispute Resolution: Litigation (2021-2024)
- Who's Who Legal (WWL): Trade & Customs (2021-2024)
- IP Stars: "Patent Star and TradeMark Star" (2020-2024)
- Leaders League: Patent Litigation; Trademark Litigation; Startups & Innovation; Copyrights Law; Trademark Prosecution; Technology; Patent Prosecution; International Trade (2020-2024)
- Análise Advocacia: Economic sector/Steel and mining; Specialty/Intellectual Property (2024-2025)
Chambers & Partners: International Trade/WTO (2014-2024)
The Legal 500: Intellectual property; International trade; TMT: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy; Dispute resolution; Dispute Resolution: Litigation (2021-2024)
Who's Who Legal (WWL): Trade & Customs (2021-2024)
IP Stars: "Patent Star and TradeMark Star" (2020-2024)Education
- LL.D. (summa cum laude) in International Law from Universidade de São Paulo
- LL.M. in International Business Law (with merit) from the London School of Economics and Political Science (England)
- Business MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral
- Specialization in Intellectual Property from World Intellectual Property Organization (Switzerland)
- B.A. in International Relations from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
- LL.B. from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
LL.D. (summa cum laude) in International Law from Universidade de São PauloRelated activities
- Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property (ABPI)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Coordinator of the International Trade Committee - Brazilian Institute for Competition, Consumption and International Trade Studies (IBRAC)
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Brazil)
- TradeLab Executive Committee Member (Geneva)
- TradeLab Guest Lecturer/Supervisor – International Economic Law Clinic at Universidade de São Paulo Law School
Languages
Portuguese, English and Spanish