Thiago Arpagaus de Souza

Partner

Thiago Arpagaus de Souza is a Partner at Gusmão & Labrunie. He holds a postgraduate degree in Intellectual Property from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) and has more than 20 years of experience in the field. Recognized by leading legal directories and actively involved in professional associations, he has built his career at the intersection of trademark protection, strategic legal advisory, and portfolio management.

 

His career began in 2004 in the legal department of BASF, where he worked closely with the Intellectual Property challenges of the chemical industry. In 2006, he joined Gusmão & Labrunie, where he established a practice focused on trademarks and advisory services, working closely with clients to develop effective strategies for protecting intangible assets.

 

Thiago advises companies on matters involving trademarks, copyright, domain names, software, and other intellectual assets, including risk assessment, dispute prevention, and enforcement of intellectual property rights. He represents Brazilian, multinational, and international clients across a broad range of industries, with particular experience in food and beverage, automotive, financial services, pharmaceuticals, sports, apparel, and fashion.

  • LL.B., São Bernardo do Campo Law School (FDSBC), São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, 2007
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), São Paulo, Brazil, 2012
  • Postgraduate Certificate in People and Business Management, Insper, São Paulo, Brazil, 2018
  • Deputy Director of Studies, Brazilian Association of Industrial Property Agents (ABAPI)
  • Co-Chair, Trademark Working Group, Brazilian Association of Industrial Property Agents (ABAPI)
  • Co-Chair and Professor, Trademark Programs, Brazilian Association of Industrial Property Agents (ABAPI)
  • Member, Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI)
  • Member, International Trademark Association (INTA) and the Famous and Well-Known Marks Committee
  • Portuguese

  • English

  • Leaders League Brazil | 2023, 2024, 2025
  • The Legal 500 | 2023, 2025, 2026
  • Best Lawyers | 2024, 2025, 2026
  • WTR 1000 | Gold, Since 2024
  • WTR Global Leaders | 2024, 2025
  • Análise Advocacia | 2024, 2025, 2026
  • IP STARS | Trademark Star, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Chambers Global Guide | 2025, 2026
  • Chambers Brazil Guide | 2025, 2026
  • Lexology Index (Recommended) | 2025
  • LACCA Approved | 2026

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