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João Encarnação

Partner; Private Notary · MdME

MacauIntellectual Property, NotaryPortuguese, English

About

Partner and Private Notary at MdME in Macau who heads the firm's Intellectual Property practice and Notarial Services, with over 20 years' experience and repeated recognition by directories such as IP Stars and WTR 1000.

Practice areas

Intellectual PropertyNotaryTechnology, Media & TelecommunicationsInformation TechnologyReal Estate

Office

Expertise

IP prosecution and enforcement (trademarks, designs, patents, copyrights)IP strategy, brand collaborations, licensing and technology transferFirst-chair trial experience and high-stakes IP and technology disputesEmerging IP rights relating to AI, NFTs, digital art and e-contractsNotarial services for real estate transactions, financing and certificationsSectors: luxury retail, technology, e-commerce, gaming, pharmaceuticals, hospitality

Education

  • Law degree (Católica Lisbon School of Law)
  • Notary Course (Macau Government)
  • Arbitration Course (Macau Government)

Admissions

  • Macau Lawyers Association (admitted in 2000)
  • Portuguese Bar Association (admitted in 2001)
  • Macau Government – Private Notary (admitted in 2002)
  • INTA (admitted in 2003)
  • APAA (admitted in 2004)
  • ASEAN (admitted in 2018)

Languages

PortugueseEnglish