Júlio Freitas is a Partner in the Patent Practice at Gusmão & Labrunie, focusing on patent prosecution, strategic advisory, and technical support in disputes involving patents and industrial designs. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Electronics and Telecommunications from Mackenzie Presbyterian University and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), combining strong technical expertise with a business-oriented approach to technology protection.

With nearly 15 years of experience in Intellectual Property, Júlio previously worked at one of Brazil’s leading Intellectual Property law firms before joining Gusmão & Labrunie in 2017. His practice encompasses patent drafting, filing, prosecution, and enforcement in Brazil and abroad, as well as preparing technical opinions on patentability, infringement, freedom to operate, and providing technical support in litigation involving complex technologies.

He advises Brazilian and international clients across a broad range of industries, with particular experience in information and communications technology (ICT), electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive, energy, oil and gas, and agribusiness. Júlio is recognized for his ability to navigate diverse technological fields and develop strategies aligned with clients’ objectives for protection, enforcement, and the commercial exploitation of industrial assets.