Cláudia Freixinho Serrano joins NLP as counsel
NLP has announced the integration of Cláudia Freixinho Serrano into its team. Recognized for her work in pharmaceutical patent litigation, she transitions from PCA Advogados, where she worked for the past 13 years. Cláudia Freixinho Serrano joins NLP in the role of counsel.
“Joining NLP is a step I take with great enthusiasm. Being part of a team with such characteristics is a unique opportunity”, stated Cláudia Freixinho Serrano. She added: “over the past few years, I have worked on challenging projects and with demanding clients. Continuing this work at a young firm with a unique position within Portuguese law, one that constantly pushes itself to find the best solutions for its clients, is a real privilege.”
According to Joana Piriquito Santos, founding partner at NLP: “Cláudia’s integration into our team is a source of great satisfaction. Her profile and experience are highly relevant and align perfectly with the path we have been building from day one: to integrate experienced, distinctive lawyers with the right motivation.” Among NLP’s client portfolio – states Joana – the law firm currently represents global pharmaceutical companies in high-profile international litigation. Additionally, it acts as representatives and are presently involved in proceedings before the Unified Patent Court (which has jurisdiction to resolve disputes concerning European patents).
About Cláudia Freixinho Serrano
Cláudia Freixinho Serrano began her career in litigation in 2003. Over the years, she specialized in intellectual property litigation, providing legal and strategic advice across all areas of intellectual property and participating in significant cases, particularly in patents. Much of her work has focused on complex litigation concerning pharmaceutical patents, defending the exclusive rights of innovative medicines.
Cláudia holds a Law degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, a postgraduate degree in Corporate Law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra, and has completed postgraduate studies in Intellectual Property Law and Pharmaceutical Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon. She also holds the European Patent Law course and the university diploma “Patent Litigation in Europe,” both from the CEIPI – Center for International Intellectual Property Studies.
She is a Registered Industrial Property Agent and a regular speaker at conferences on intellectual property issues. Cláudia is also a lecturer in Civil Procedural Law and Intellectual Property Law courses and has authored several articles on intellectual property. She serves as Secretary-General of the Portuguese Group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI).
