Sonia Carlos Antonio Founder and Managing Partner, Lawyer, Industrial Property Agent
Associations
- Brazilian Bar Association OAB/SP 84.759
- Brazilian Bar Association OAB/RJ 2.538-A
- Industrial Property Agent
No. 892 - Member of the International Trademark Association – INTA
Languages
- Portuguese – Native
- English – Fluent
- Spanish – Fluent
Academic background
• MBA in Intellectual Property, Law and Ethics from Cândido Mendes University (2020).
• Postgraduate degree in Business Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais – PUC (2019).
• MBA in Strategic Management of Technological Innovation and Intellectual Property from Faculdade Integrada AVM (2015).
• Master’s Degree in Corporate Law with emphasis on Mercosur from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina (2013).
• Graduated in Law and Social Sciences from the University of Guarulhos – UNG (1985).
Courses
• Patent Writing Course of the National Association of Research and Development of Innovative Companies – ANPEI (2015).
• Intellectual Property Course from the University of Lisbon, Portugal (2010).
• Advanced Course in Franchising by the Brazilian Franchising Association – ABF (2009).
• Mediation and Arbitration Course from the Brazilian Confederation of Commercial and Business Associations – CACB and Brazilian Chamber of Business Mediation and Arbitration – CBMAE (2008).
• INPI Patent Preparation and Administrative Procedures Course (2004).
Awards and recognitions
• Influential Women in IP 2024: The world’s most influential women in Intellectual Property.
• IAM 300 Strategy 2023: The World’s Top IP Strategists in 2023.
• World Trademark Review WTR 1000: The World’s Top Trademark Professionals (2023 – 2024).
• WIPR Leaders (2022 – 2024).
Dr. Sonia, a founding partner, is a lawyer, industrial property agent, legal advisor, arbitrator and mediator. She began her career in 1985 in the interior of São Paulo and is considered one of the pioneers in working with Intellectual Property outside of major capitals. She holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Law with an emphasis on Mercosur from the University of Buenos Aires; a postgraduate degree in Business Law from PUC Minas Gerais; an MBA in Strategic Management of Technological Innovation from AVM and an MBA in Intellectual Property, Law and Ethics from Universidade Cândido Mendes.
Standing out among the most recognized rankings, Sonia’s vast experience and knowledge are key to the company’s growth, success and quality.
