Ana Carolina de Azevedo

Partner

Ana Carolina de Azevedo is a Partner in the Trademark Practice at Gusmão & Labrunie, with more than a decade of experience in Intellectual Property dedicated to the protection, management, and enhancement of intangible assets for Brazilian and international clients. Her practice combines technical expertise with a strong business-oriented approach, particularly in industries where branding, reputation, innovation, and market positioning are central to corporate strategy.

 

Her practice encompasses trademarks, copyright, image and personality rights, domain names, trade dress, unfair competition, fashion law, entertainment, and advertising law. She regularly advises on complex matters involving trademark portfolio management, extrajudicial negotiations, risk assessment, the protection of creative assets, and the development of strategies for dispute prevention and resolution.

 

Ana Carolina is also actively engaged in academic and professional initiatives. She teaches courses offered by the Brazilian Association of Industrial Property Agents (ABAPI), lectures at conferences and university study groups, and serves on specialized Intellectual Property committees. Recognized by leading national and international legal directories, she advises clients across a broad range of industries, including luxury goods, fashion, automotive, financial services, and food and beverage, delivering practical, sophisticated, and business-oriented solutions tailored to each client’s strategic objectives.

  • LL.B., University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Extension Course, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
  • Extension Course in Digital Law and Data Protection, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), São Paulo, Brazil
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property and New Technologies, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), São Paulo, Brazil
  • Extension Course in Fashion Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • MBA in Digital Business and Artificial Intelligence, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ), University of São Paulo (USP), Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Member, Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
  • Member, Fashion Law Committee, Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), Campinas Chapter
  • Member, Trademark Working Group, Brazilian Association of Industrial Property Agents (ABAPI)
  • Professor, Brazilian Association of Industrial Property Agents (ABAPI)
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Italian
  • IP STARS | Rising Star, 2025
  • Análise Advocacia | 2025
  • Análise Advocacia Mulher | 2023

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